Enterprise IT Architect

Enterprise IT Architect

Vonage is a global cloud communications leader that helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation through our fully programmable Unified Communications, Contact Center Applications, and Communications APIs.

Why this role matters;

We are in changing times where industries merge, new business models emerge, and network and system architectures are reshaped. New technologies come into play as well as deployment of existing ones. It is as important as ever to keep up with the technology evolution and take advantage and use them to Vonage’s best.

Modern mobile networks have advanced and intelligent capabilities, which have historically been inaccessible to developers. Now we are making network APIs accessible globally, with a vision that new applications will work anywhere and on any network, making it easier and quicker for developers to innovate. Easily accessible advanced network capabilities will open up the next frontier in app development and empower developers to create new use cases across many sectors. 

Vonage is leading the change in the industry and to accomplish this in the most efficient and effective way, a clear governance structure and strong execution engine will be critical. Architecture is a cornerstone for the future success of Vonage. 

As an Enterprise Architect, you will be part of a team that drives enterprise-wide transformation and ensures alignment and futureproof our portfolio. The team is responsible for defining and evolving the holistic architecture for Vonage. You will work closely with architects across Vonage and Ericsson to enable scalable, secure, and compliant solutions that align with our business objectives.

What you will do;

• Lead enterprise-wide architecture efforts, ensuring they support our mission to deliver innovative, secure, and compliant solutions.
• Define and drive the evolution of as-a-service (aaS) architectures, ensuring scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency
• Work together closely with both the IT organizations within Ericsson and Vonage and the product engineering organizations. 
• Identify the need for, drive, and participate in architecture evolution studies, ensuring alignment with business and technology strategy.
• Collaborate with the architecture community to guide the development of enterprise standards, frameworks, and roadmaps.
• Contribute to and participate in architecture governance bodies across Vonage, ensuring a well-structured and aligned enterprise architecture

What you will bring;

Technical Skills;

• Cloud & As-a-Service Delivery – Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and designing scalable aaS solutions (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS).
• Data Architecture – Expertise in data modeling, data governance, API design, and integration patterns.
• Identity & Access Management (IAM) – knowledge of authentication, authorization, and identity federation (OAuth, OpenID Connect, SAML, Zero Trust).
• Modern Development & Deployment – Experience with DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and automation.

Soft Skills: 

• Communication skills, ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong leadership skills, proven ability to lead and motivate in an individual contributor role
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Adaptability: stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends