VodafoneThree - Senior Solution Architect, CIAM

## \n\nLocation: London OR Newbury + Hybrid \nSalary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits \nWorking Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week \u2013 Monday to Friday \n \n \n \nHybrid \n \nWe believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don\u0027t require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. \n\n\n## \n\nWho We Are \n \nWe\u2019re here to build a network the UK can count on \u2013 one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online \u2013 we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future\u2019s being built \u2013 today. \n \nWe\u2019re creating more than the UK\u2019s best network. We\u2019re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. \n \nWe believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there\u2019s space for you here. We\u2019re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. \n \nYou\u2019ll join a team that genuinely cares \u2013 about each other, about our customers, and about the future we\u2019re building. From day one, you\u2019ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. \n \n \n \nWhy VodafoneThree \n \nJoin us and you\u2019ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. \n \nWe\u2019re not just expanding connectivity; we\u2019re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With \u00a311bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. \n \nYou\u2019ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you\u2019ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. \n \nWe move at pace, because what we\u2019re building matters \u2013 and we\u2019re learning as we go. We\u2019re proud of the progress we\u2019ve made, but we\u2019re just getting started. \n \nJoin our Digital teams where we harness the power of digital and embody the spirit of innovation to deliver the best solutions for our customers. \n\n\n## \n\nWhat you\u2019ll do \n \nYou\u2019ll step into a lead architect role at the heart of Vodafone UK\u2019s digital ecosystem, shaping how millions of Consumer and Enterprise customers securely access and manage their services. Working across web, app, chatbot, and telephony channels, you\u2019ll help create seamless, trusted login experiences while influencing the future of customer identity and authentication. \n \n\n\n * Lead and influence the authentication product roadmap, using your end-to-end Identity and Access Management (IDAM) expertise to guide long-term architectural direction\n * Shape the architectural runway to support new and evolving capabilities such as passwordless and biometric login (FIDO2), adaptive and risk-based authentication, and social sign-ins\n * Evaluate and adopt modern authentication protocols and open standards to meet clear business and customer outcomes\n * Partner closely with Product Owners, Technical Product Owners, UX, Engineering Managers, and senior developers to define functional and non-functional requirements and design robust end-to-end solutions\n * Own impact assessments and solution blueprints, including providing VROM and ROM estimates for new business demands\n * Champion incremental delivery, supporting phased planning and helping teams ship customer value early and often\n * Ensure solutions align with AWS/Azure Well-Architected Framework principles, with a strong focus on security, resilience, scalability, maintainability, and cost efficiency\n * Protect the integrity and reusability of authentication solutions throughout their lifecycle, keeping designs as simple and elegant as possible\n\n\n\n## \n\nWho you are \n \n\n\n * Deep expertise in federated identity management and security concepts, and strong working knowledge of standards such as OpenID Connect, OAuth2, SAML, and related RFCs\n * Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale identity solutions for B2C or B2B platforms\n * Strong background designing cloud-based services using microservices and micro-frontend architectures\n * Hands-on experience defining and designing RESTful APIs to industry standards\n * A solid understanding of AWS or equivalent Well-Architected Framework pillars, especially security, scalability, performance, maintainability, and cost management\n * Ability to communicate solution designs clearly using standard modeling approaches such as UML or C4\n * Confident communicator who can explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders\n * Practical experience working within Agile delivery methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or Lean\n * Experience integrating enterprise-grade SaaS-based IDAM platforms\n\n\n\n \n \nWorried that you don\u2019t meet all the desired criteria exactly? \nWe know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you\u2019re excited about this role but your experience doesn\u2019t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. \n\n\n## \n\nWhat we offer \n \nWe care about our people\u2019s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. \n \n \n \nNeed to Know \n \nWe are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. \n \nIf 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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance. \n \nWe use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements. \n \nDuring the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are\u2014your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we\u2019re looking for authenticity and can\u2019t wait to get to know the real you. \n\n\n## \n\n#VodafoneThree \n#LI-Hybrid\n