VodafoneThree - IT Digital Architect

Skip to main contentCareersDashboardProfileEnglishJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionIf we can connect, we can create a better future. Join us.View All JobsVodafoneThree - IT Digital ArchitectFarnborough, United Kingdom This role is no longer accepting applicationsRequisition ID280310Date posted07/01/2026 Location: Farnborough (Office – 5 days a week) Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefitsWorking Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to FridaySecurity Clearance: This position requires you to hold or the ability and willingness to obtain a UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.   Who We AreWe’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 VodafoneThreeJoin 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 Vodafone Business Security Enhanced and strengthen the cyber security of the UK's Critical National Infrastructure and public sector organisations.  What you’ll do Design and drive the architecture behind VodafoneThree’s digital experiences, ensuring everything we deliver is scalable, secure and built for real-world performance. You’ll align platforms and customer journeys to VodafoneThree architecture principles and Vodafone Business Security Enhanced VBSE security standards, providing the structure and clarity teams need to deliver at pace. Working across the full sell, build and run lifecycle, you’ll enable high-quality digital delivery and play a key role in shaping more seamless, reliable customer experiences. Own end-to-end solution architecture for Vodafone Business Secure Enterprise, producing high-level designs (HLD) and low-level designs (LLD), and governing design throughout the delivery lifecycle. Define and maintain the digital reference architecture and reusable patterns, including identity and authentication, integration using TM Forum Open Application Programming Interfaces, event-driven architecture, and system observability. Embed security by design, ensuring solutions meet Vodafone Business Secure Enterprise and customer requirements, while aligning with enterprise authorisation and access control frameworks. Lead architecture reviews and design assurance, collaborating with Product, Delivery, Engineering, Cyber Security and Operations teams to balance reuse of existing capabilities with the need for bespoke solutions. Translate non-functional requirements—such as performance, resilience and operational support—into clear architectural constraints, handing over to...