Product Solution Architect

Role Overview

• Design and implement comprehensive technology solutions that meet our customer's complex business needs
• Identify key end to end functional requirements and drive shaping of the end-to-end solution design approach through engagements with account teams, product managers and technical architects
• Design end to end solutions for complex and multi tower solutions that align with business objectives and our architecture standards, taking into consideration scalability, performance, security and maintainability
• Work with account teams, product managers, product architects and SMEs (subject matter experts) to refine the end-to-end solution requirements and lead on defining the end-to-end solution design for the complex and multi tower solutions
• Protect the integrity and reusability of the solution throughout the lifecycle, keeping it as simple as possible
• Closely collaborate with product architects to define architectural guardrails, product teams for refinement of product features, and with engineering teams and project managers for high level delivery planning
• Support root cause analysis and identifying solution options for complex issues found during delivery or on live services when required
• Maintain alignment with Enterprise and Integration Architecture standards across all work
• Ensure consistency in application architecture and alignment with Vodacom Business architectural standards
• Provide technical guidance and support to low level technical teams during implementation phase and ensure adherence to architectural guidelines and best practices
• Drive in solution architecture, documentation and ways of working improvement initiatives contributing to the department’s continuous improvement goals
• Knowledge sharing through the organization's operational business processes systems
• Managing and collaborating with Vodacom Business technical, product and sales leadership to develop growth plans for the business
• Provide specialised and technical support to internal and external stakeholders to ensure achievement of functional and organisational objectives

Requirements

• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering or IT or related field
• Postgraduate qualifications (Desirable)
• 5+ years experience in Telco IT architecture and Systems
• Extensive with Domain Architecture and Design
• Extensive Understanding of TOGAF Framework
• Extensive Knowledge of:
• Fixed data communication technologies [including SD-WAN, MPLS, IP VPN technologies]
• Voice communication technologies [including IPT, NGN, IN, SIP etc…]
• Mobile data communication technologies [All available Spectrums including 5G, Managed/Secure Mobility]
• Cloud, Cyber Security & Managed Services
• Unified Communications solutions
• Business development skills – unlocking the opportunity based on customers’ business requirements
• Extensive experience in telecoms/IT design with proven technical co-ordination
• Experience in change management in a technological context
• Team player, strong influence and relationship management skills
• A self-starter with a determination to succeed, balanced with appropriate tact and diplomacy
• Fluent in English
• Ability to lead in high-growth, high-uncertainty environments
• Ability to work in an international and distributed virtual team
• Excellent Customer relationship management skills with ability to interact at Director level
• Strong communication and decision-making skills – ability to balance conflicting interests.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• Cyber Security

Benefits

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