Who we are VOIS Vodafone Intelligent Solutions is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent Technology Transformation As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30 000 FTE our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group local markets and partner markets to simplify and drive growth With our strategic partner Accenture we work alongside our Vodafone customers other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient This partnership is a unique industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations Albania Egypt Hungary India Romania Spain Turkey UK Germany Ireland and with a network of teams in Czech Republic Italy Greece and Portugal VOIS BeUnrivalled CreateTheFutureAbout this Role We are seeking a Solutions Architect to design and deliver high-quality commercially viable technology solutions for Vodafone Business International Carrier Services VBIC This customer-facing role involves creating L1 and L2 solutions supporting pre-sales activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions meet customer requirements and align with VBIC s strategic objectives What you will do Act as the technical single point of contact for Carrier customers during requirements capture Develop and codify solution requirements transforming them into conceptual logical and physical designs Create solution documentation to established standards for customer approval Collaborate with internal teams across Service Management Sales Network Planning and Product to ensure solutions are fit for purpose Identify new opportunities to deploy VBIC solutions and proactively engage with customers Who you are 5 years experience in telecom environments particularly in solution consultancy or network planning Strong communication skills with experience in international technical virtual teams Proven ability to influence and negotiate with technical decision-makers Expertise in L1 DWDM OTNs and L2 EVPLS EVPNs environments familiarity with Ciena and Huawei TX equipment Technical understanding of L3 architectures BGP HSRP and carrier-grade solutions Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience Not a perfect fit Concerned you may not meet every requirement Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description you are encouraged to apply You may be the right candidate for this or another chance and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best What s in it for you Opportunity to work on cutting-edge telecom solutions in a global environment Exposure to strategic projects impacting international carrier services Collaborative culture with continuous learning and development Chance to influence technical decisions and drive innovation What skills you will learn Advanced solution design for L1 and L2 technologies Cross-functional collaboration in a global telecom setting Technical leadership and customer engagement strategies Commercial acumen in assessing solution profitability VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves No form of discrimination is tolerated This includes but is not limited to discrimination based on race colour age veteran status gender identity gender expression sexual orientation pregnancy maternity or parental status ethnicity disability religion or belief political affiliation trade union membership nationality citizenship indigenous status medical condition HIV status neurodiversity social origin cultural background marital or civil partnership status or socio-economic background Join Us At Vodafone we re working hard to build a better future A more connected inclusive and sustainable world As a dynamic global community it s our human spirit together with technology that empowers us to achieve this We challenge and innovate in order to connect people businesses and communities across the world Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us and we experiment learn fast and get it done together With us you can truly be yourself and belong share inspiration embrace new opportunities thrive and make a real difference Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud JDEnhancedByTARAFollow us on social media and StayConnected LinkedIn Facebook Instagram You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects Click here