Data Architect and Interface Lead

Location: Newbury + Hybrid
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri

We 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't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week.

You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

We’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 Vodafone Three, 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.

Join 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 our UK Networks team, where we’re continually building and enhancing our network, connecting millions of people and businesses across the country. Be part of the team that makes it all happen – simplifying, automating, and bringing better connectivity than ever before, with giga-fast speed, to our customers.

Our organisation is a leading provider in the telecommunications and digital services sector, committed to delivering high-quality connectivity and innovative solutions to consumers and businesses. With a strong focus on digital transformation and operational excellence, we aim to drive sustainable growth and superior customer experience across all touchpoints.

The Data Architect and Interface Lead is responsible for providing technical leadership and strategic oversight for OSS Data and Interface delivery between VF3 and our Business Partners, managing a complex landscape of internal teams, System Integrators, and third-party vendors. The role ensures that all domain designs, data exchanges, and interface architectures are not only technically robust but also strictly aligned with the operator’s overarching business outcomes and architectural standards.

A central focus of the role is the end‑to‑end governance of the delivery lifecycle— from initial requirements gathering and the production of HLDs and LLDs to the final Transfer to Operations (TTO). By working closely with cross‑functional teams, the Lead ensures that solutions are delivered on time, meet rigorous operational acceptance criteria, and adhere to all contractual performance obligations.

The role requires a high degree of collaboration with Technical Design Authorities, Solution Architects, Programme and Project Managers, providing the technical expertise necessary for effective risk mitigation, budgeting, and resource planning. The Lead acts as a critical bridge between technical execution and…