Solution Architect Lisboa

Solution Architect
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

This role encompasses the worldwide accountability for the architecture of Office IT Infrastructure SSO & Cloud Strategy solutions, which includes defining the strategy and standards, evolving the architecture and ensuring compliance to standards across all of Vodafone’s operating subsidiaries and the Vodafone Group operated central services. The role owner translates requirements, created by business functions, into the solution architecture and describes it in the blueprint for a solution. Acts as the owner to consider mutual goals of the enterprise and applications architecture. The Office IT Infrastructure SSO & Cloud Strategy is a key enabler for the technical delivery of a consistent end user experience and the basis for all Office IT services. The SSO and cloud strategy layer includes solutions and functions impacting the entire Vodafone workforce, such as the global Active Directory, Entra ID Tenant, Multi-Factor Authentication & passwordless capabilities, cloud application integrations, and SSO (Single Sign-on).

1. Accountable for the architecture of the Office IT Infrastructure solutions for all local markets.
2. Identify trends and technologies, indicating risks or opportunities for the Office IT solutions strategy.
3. Maintain transparency of services and serve as a qualified interface for technical matters to top management and experts from Security, Network, Data Center, HR, IDM, and User Management.
4. Ensure understanding of customer requirements and provide advice and consultancy to stakeholders internally and externally to meet quality, efficiency, and cost goals.
5. Manage the entire lifecycle of the products and adjust the service architecture according to new business or cost optimization needs, ensuring consistent service delivery across all markets.

Who You Are

1. Degree in Computer Science, Technology, or a related field.
2. Strong communication and presentation skills across functional and cultural boundaries.
3. Ability to engage, inspire, and negotiate with stakeholders to align with Vodafone’s business at appropriate risk levels.
4. Knowledge of Infrastructure Services (e. g. , network, server services, Microsoft Active Directory, Cloud services).
5. Microsoft Certification (e. g. , Azure Administrator Associate / Azure Solutions Architect Expert).
6. Proficiency in Portuguese and English.

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, regardless of their background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway — you might be the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

What's In It For You

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work with 8-10
  - office days per month, managed by team leaders.
• Vodafone Products and Services - Mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and discounts.
• Recognition - Programs for innovative and
  - potential employees.
• Health and Well-being - Nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts.
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a digital training platform with
  - quality content.
• Local and International Mobility - Opportunities for internal and international rotations across departments and roles.

Who We Are

We are a leading international Telco serving millions. We believe connectivity is a force for good, empowering people, connecting everyone, and protecting the planet. Belonging at Vodafone is a lived experience, cultivated through our diverse community and commitment to inclusion. For reasonable adjustments or accessibility requests during recruitment, visit this link.