Senior Specialist: Software Architect @ Vodafone
When it comes to putting people first, we're number 1. The number 1 Top Employer in South Africa. Certified by the Top Employer Institute 2025.Why join Vodacom: Shape Africa’s leading AI-powered TechCo transformation. Architect impactful solutions serving millions of customers. Work with cutting-edge technologies in cloud, AI/ML, data and across the SDLC. Be part of a purpose-driven, inclusive, and growth-oriented organization. We are passionate about exceeding customer expectations and are truly Customer Obsessed—we work relentlessly to understand our customers, view decisions through their eyes, and take personal accountability for their experience.Role Purpose/Business Unit: We are looking for a Senior Specialist: Software Architect to join our Technology team. This G Band role is responsible for defining and driving the architectural vision for new and existing products and shared microservices, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles, technology strategy, and long-term business objectives.Your responsibilities will include: Architecture & Solution DesignDevelop and maintain software architecture frameworks. Design scalable, secure solutions aligned with enterprise standards and oversee implementation across projects. Project Oversight & R&DLead research into emerging technologies and methodologies. Oversee project execution to ensure architectural alignment and technical excellence. Compliance & StandardsDefine and maintain guiderails, standards, and policies for software architecture and SDLC practices. Ensure compliance with enterprise and regulatory requirements. DevSecOps IntegrationContribute to the DevSecOps strategy across the SDLC. Embed security into architectural designs and development workflows. Technical LeadershipMake project-specific design decisions, enforce coding standards, and guide technical teams. Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and consistency. Architecture DocumentationCreate architecture and design diagrams using C4, UML, BPMN, and other frameworks. Document policies and standards to support development practices. Problem Solving & Conflict ResolutionApply strong analytical skills to resolve technical challenges. Manage and resolve team or stakeholder conflicts constructively. Prioritisation & Critical ThinkingBalance multiple priorities effectively. Use creative and critical thinking to develop innovative,… Apply To This Job