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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

 

The Solution Architect is responsible for designing and leading the implementation of a solutions and capability architecture for a particular business capability / user journey, according to the overall digital vision and target architecture. This role is responsible for the technical analysis and holistic solution design of future capabilities and features, including external dependencies, cross-domain APIs, and technical enablers / stories. This role is responsible for reviewing the target architecture vision and roadmap, evaluating and prioritizing roadmap items, and translating them into designs and non-functional requirements. This incumbent is responsible for providing support to engineering to ensure development of technical stories are aligned to defined architecture paradigms, principles, and patterns.

Your responsibilities will include:

 

Translate the overall digital vision and target architecture into corresponding solution designs and change requirementsDesign end-to-end solutions and cross domain integration and APIsDefine non-functional, operational, and quality requirements for solutionsDefine technical stories to enable business capabilities, fostering re-use of existing components, and accept technical features following demosCollaborate to plan the release of technical storiesProvide guidance to delivery teams to ensure alignmentFacilitate solution compliance to security, privacy, and regulatory needsManage technical debt and technology obsolescence at solution levelAdvocate adoption of new technologies into solutionsThe ideal candidate for this role will have:

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Systems Analysis, or other related field5 – 7years 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 multi-tier environmentMin 5 years’ knowledge and experience of implementing Oracle Fusion, Web services, SOAP and RESTful interfaces, and XMLMin 5 years’ experience and knowledge of IP networks and related solutionsMin 5 years’ experience and knowledge of micro services architecturesExtensive exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environmentsExtensive experience in business capability modelling and technical and solution architecture development in a digital business contextExperience working with agile methodologies, such as Scrum, Kanban, XP, TDD, and BDDProfessional experience and knowledge of digital and Telecommunications industries strongly preferred

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

Solution architecture and designFeasibility analysisBusiness capability / customer journey architecture governance in agile software deliveryTechnical enablers, integration APIs, and detailed technical and operational story designInfrastructure designEstimation techniques for scaled agileTechnology Innovation: scouting, screening and evaluationCost of ownership of technology, application portfolio managementWeb-scale cloud-native architectures including IaaS, PaaS and SaaSDesign of web-scale architectures and systems of innovation and engagementDevOps practices and automation toolsArtificial intelligence, machine learning and big data technologies and architecturesManagement of technical debtExcellent analytical, technical, and problem solving skills, with high-levels of creativityExcellent written and verbal communications skills, with both technical and business audiencesExcellent relationship building, teamwork, and collaboration skills that enables the provision of effective support and guidance across multiple DevOps teamsUnderstanding of both the current Telecommunications and digital services market and emerging business and technology trendsAbility to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies, with natural intellectual curiosity and integrityVendor and technology neutral –driven primarily by long-term business outcomes rather than personal preferencesSound business understanding and market awarenessAbility to understand long-term (‘big picture’) and short-term perspectives of events and change and how they relate to achieving business outcomesStrong time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple balls

We make an impact by offering:

Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packagesRetirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefitsCell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

 

 

Closing date for Applications: 14 August 2025. 

The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand Campus. 

 

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.