sr. solution architect

As a Solution Architect you will share the technical and architectural vision for Agile Release Train (ART) to help ensure the Solution under development is fit for its intended purpose. The role is responsible to analyse technical trade-offs, determine the primary components and subsystems, identify the interfaces and collaborations between them and define non-functional requirements. 

More specifically you will:   

• Own the end-to-end high level solution design of complex projects, identify involved systems and subsystems and act as a technical leader for domain architects, engineers, system integrators 

• Identify opportunities for modernization and improvements, exploring industry standards and solution alternatives, while applying architecture best practices, golden rules and patterns. 

• Establish critical non functional requirements (NFRs), ensuring resilient, secure and cost-effective solutions 

• Work with and strongly influence business and technical stakeholders, maintaining a balance between delivery and technology transformation 

• Participate in Program Increment (PI) Planning, System Demos and Inspect and Adapt events 

Who you are

• Experience in solution architecture & design in a telco business context and exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments 

• 5-7 years of experience in at least three disciplines, such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management or operations in a multitier environment 

• Self – motivated with strong time-management skills and the ability to juggle multiple balls 

• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with high-level of creativity and ability to influence, mentor, and collaborate with agile development teams 

• Experience working with agile methodologies and apply agile ways of working is strongly preferred 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in both Greek & English and with both technical and business audiences   

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or other related field   

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Award-winning work environment -certified #1 Top Employer in Greece

• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package

• Private Health & Medical Insurance

• Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work from abroad

• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings

• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual 
  orientation or length of service

• Spirit of Vodafone Day: one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development

• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day

• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking

• Special employee offers and discounts