VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.
As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.
We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.
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We are seeking an experienced CPE Solution Architect with deep expertise in router and gateway technologies, CPE platforms, distributed systems, and cloud-integrated service architectures. This role is focused on designing and delivering scalable, high-quality broadband and connectivity solutions across platforms such as RDK-B, OpenWRT, and Prpl. The successful candidate will collaborate with local market stakeholders, development teams, and global partners to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while ensuring reliability, performance, and release excellence
•Strong understanding of router, gateway, and Wi-Fi extender architecture and related technologies.
•Extensive experience in networking concepts, Linux development, and C/C++ programming.
•Practical experience with open-source router platforms including RDK-B, OpenWRT, and Prpl.
•Strong knowledge of broadband access technologies such as WANOE, DOCSIS, GPON, xDSL, and FWA.
•Proven experience designing, implementing, testing, and deploying scalable distributed services.
•Hands-on experience with LXC, Dobby, or Self-Contained Services environments.
•Strong expertise in router and gateway feature development and integration.
•Knowledge of message bus architectures including D-Bus, R-Bus, and U-Bus.
•Experience integrating CPE services with cloud-based backend systems.
•Practical understanding of CI/CD pipelines and test-driven development methodologies.
•Knowledge of architecture patterns, design patterns, and software engineering best practices.
•Familiarity with web-based and service-based architectures for CPE development.
•Ability to analyse commercial requirements and convert them into technical solution concepts.
•Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and innovation skills.
•Experience working collaboratively across international and distributed teams.
•Ability to operate effectively in Agile, SAFe Agile, or DevOps delivery environments.
•Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
•Certification in a recognised Solution Architecture framework is desirable.
Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.
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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, we protect the planet and help our customers do the same.
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