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Position: Solutions Architect
Reports to: Executive Head of Technology Governance
Department: Technology Governance
Job Purpose:
To drive the design, integration and governance of end‑to‑end technology solutions across our digital, financial services and network environments.
Key Accountabilities:
- Designs and leads end‑to‑end solution architectures across IT, digital channels, integration and network‑adjacent systems
- Translates business requirements into LLDs, HLDs, NFRs and cross‑domain integration designs
- Ensures compliance with Vodacom Group architecture principles and security, privacy and regulatory standards
- Guides agile delivery teams, ensuring alignment with architectural patterns, APIs and microservices best‑practice
- Supports RFIs/RFPs/RFQs feasibility assessments, technical evaluations and vendor engagements
- Contributes to technology innovation, platform modernization and continuous improvement initiatives to keep Vodacom at the forefront of technological advancements
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field
- 3–5+ years’ experience in solution/technical architecture, Application architecture, systems design, integration engineering, or business analysis
- Strong knowledge of APIs, integration patterns, microservices, cloud technologies and digital architecture
- Experience in Telecoms, OSS/BSS, or converged service environments is a strong advantage
- Certifications such as TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, or equivalent are beneficial
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Stakeholder engagement
Commitment from Vodacom
Vodacom is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognized, developed and rewarded. We believe that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business and we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s individual differences – we are not only multinational but multicultural too. At Vodacom you will have access to our excellent flexible benefits programme that you would expect from any global company.
Closing date: 01 April 2026