VodafoneThree - Solution Architect - Web & CMS Platforms

Location: London OR Newbury + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday

Hybrid: We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don’t require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are: We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today. We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Why VodafoneThree: Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started. Join our IT teams, which is at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience. None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.

What You’ll Do:

• Establish an architecture roadmap setting the direction for the next few years. The objective is to steer planned technical upgrades, capacity uplifts, system rationalisation and decommissioning through functional convergence in conjunction with broader technology stack evolution.
• Ensure compliance with target architecture and principles by leading architectural assurance activities across the delivery lifecycle, including reviewing solution designs, presenting at governance forums (e.g. SBD, ARB, Digital Architecture Design Authority), and addressing feedback to secure sign-off.
• Ensure that systems and platforms continue to meet business SLAs, performance goals & Vodafone security guidelines.
• Ensure systems and platforms meet agreed non-functional requirements, including performance, resilience, security, and operability.
• Establish yourself as the technical and functional point of contact for the web applications and CMS domains, supporting major releases and incidents. Provide direction and guidance to solution architects, developers and other technical staff.
• Support cross-functional teams to deliver high quality software through clear definitions of success whilst building trust within teams and empowering them with the right skills to be autonomous in a safe manner.
• Be an active member of our Architecture & Web Development Guilds, sharing best practices, encouraging collaboration, as well as coaching colleagues and developing and maintaining relationships with the wider UK and Group technology leads.

Who You Are:

• Understanding of fundamental elements of web like HTTP, HTML, JavaScript & CSS
• Demonstrable experience designing and integrating enterprise-scale CMS architectures
• Understanding of fundamentals of SOLID OO design principles, and be able to apply them to application solution design
• Experience designing the technology and application architecture for Enterprise scale web applications including Microservices and Micro Frontends
• Experience with cloud solutions & containerised web application design
• A good understanding of the OWASP top 10, and common patterns to protect against those vulnerabilities
• Deep knowledge of web infrastructure subjects i.e. CDNs, WAFs, DNSs, SSL and TLS
• Demonstrable hands-on experience designing, consuming and governing RESTful APIs

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What We Offer: We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know: We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website for guidance. We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.