Job Description

Role PurposeFull Stack Technical Architect oversees the overall frontend portal architecture and design activities for the Vodafone Business USD Domain This role deliver architecture designs for cloud native front end self-service portal as per latest technology standards and Vodafone design guidelines.You will be responsible for owning and shaping customer journey oriented full stack Digital solutions for various business demands using modern software architecture patterns. You will also support technical leads & engineering teams with incrementally evolving our stack to continuously improve the user experience, resiliency, re-usability, scalability and cost management of the components that make up our Digital stack.Competencies*

• Extensive knowledge and experience defining solution designs (including key NFRs) for Enterprise scale B2C or B2B services available on the Internet following highly decoupled micro-service and micro-frontend architecture patterns.
• Extensive knowledge and experience designing applications for the cloud (serverless & containerised compute services with auto-scaling policies, managed data services etc.).
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of REST API standards and API design.
• Demonstrable ability to convey solution designs using industry standard design frameworks such as UML (Unified Modelling Language) or C4 (Context, Containers, Components & Code).
• A working knowledge of event-based architecture concepts.
• Can demonstrate creativity & a drive to identify & make case for new innovative architecture patterns and technologies that will improve delivery efficiency, improve operational quality, reduce costs etc.
• A good understanding of the AWS or equivalent Well Architected Framework pillars and guidelines, particularly regarding application security, performance & scalability, solution maintainability & cost management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; an ability to communicate with impact, ensuring complex information is articulated in a meaningful way to cross-functional audience.
• A working knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies such as SAFe, Scrum & Kanban.

Key technology Skills

• Full Stack lead with a strong focus on UI and backend development technologies
• Proficiency in React JS and its core principles
• Solid understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS and related web technologies
• Familiarity with JSON schema and it\'s implementation in web applications
• Experience with Java-based backend development including frameworks such as Spring Boot, Gradle, OpenAPI and Http Client
• Cloud platform and container knowledge on AWS or Azure
• Knowledge in using various devops tools like Jenkins, Sonarqube etc and exposure to creating and setting up pipelines.
• Knowledge on Docker, Jenkins, Nexus, Groovy & Shell scripting

What\'s in it for youWe want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You\'ll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.Who we areYou may have already heard of Vodafone - We\'re a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.As part of our global family, whether that\'s Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you\'ll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.Together we can.Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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