Enterprise Architecture Specialist - AI&Data
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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
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£54,900
(£28.15 per hour)
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Description
Role purpose:
The Senior Enterprise Architecture for the AI & Data Domain will provide centralised Enterprise Architecture and Strategy support for the AI & Data domain, acting as a key enabler for strategic alignment between local business objectives and global technology capabilities. This individual will be accountable for the collation, development & publication of Reference Architectures, Standards, Policies and Designs (Logical, Functional, and Application Architecture), working with Domain architecture team to address primarily Group AI & Data Domain Platform needs but also market-specific in alignment with architectural standards, including Vodafone Technology Standards (VTS), Vodafone Open Digital Architecture (V-ODA), and TM Forum API standards.
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
The Senior Enterprise Architecture for the AI & Data Domain will provide centralised Enterprise Architecture and Strategy support for the AI & Data domain, acting as a key enabler for strategic alignment between local business objectives and global technology capabilities. This individual will be accountable for the collation, development & publication of Reference Architectures, Standards, Policies and Designs (Logical, Functional, and Application Architecture), working with Domain architecture team to address primarily Group AI & Data Domain Platform needs but also market-specific in alignment with architectural standards, including Vodafone Technology Standards (VTS), Vodafone Open Digital Architecture (V-ODA), and TM Forum API standards.
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
- Developing or Publishing Reference Architectures and Designs (Logical, Functional, and Application Architectures) that address both market-specific and global strategic priorities in accordance with industry and Vodafone standards
- Continuous Evolution of the architectural landscape, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and responsive to changing business demands
- Component Definition and Inventory Management: Define V-ODA components in relation to the domain and ensure domain-specific application inventories are accurate and well-maintained
- Compliance: Maintain architecture decision logs, draft and update relevant policies, and manage compliance with architectural standards and governance frameworks
- High-quality architecture deliverables including comprehensive and accurate architecture diagrams, white papers, and policy and standard documentation
- Successful design and implementation of Data & AI architectures
- Efficient and scalable Data & AI solutions
- Strategic Alignment achieved between local business objectives and global technology capabilities, as evidenced by the successful implementation of Reference Architectures and Designs
Who You Are
- Enterprise Architecture: In-depth understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and eTOM, with a proven track record in conducting architectural planning for complex modernization and transformation programs
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in technology delivery tooling including the creation of architecture deliverables (e.g., architecture diagrams) and demand flow management (e.g., Jira, Confluence), along with excellent technical authoring skills
- Strong experience with AI and machine learning algorithms and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)
- Strong experience in architecting Data warehouse, BI & big data platforms on cloud
- In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure Cloud, or Google Cloud
- Experience in using and developing with AI services
- Experience with data processing, data integration and storage technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark, SQL, streaming, file based data movement)
- Understanding of DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment
- Good understanding of Responsible AI & Ethical AI frameworks, EU AI Act. Experience of using RAI frameworks in AI solutions
- Must-have technical / professional qualifications:
- Academic Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business Management, Computer Science, or similar required
- 3-5 years+ experience within IT programme management, IT Strategy, IT Systems Management, Enterprise Architecture or similar
- Up-to-date certifications in Agile Way of Working, with working knowledge of SAFe, SCRUM, Spotify model etc. TOGAF certification is preferred
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, 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's In It For You
- Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
- Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
- Charity days: 5 days/year
- Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
- Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
- Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%
- Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
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, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.