Software Developer Lead

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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

As a Software Engineer Lead – InternetofThings (IoT) IT is responsible for the development of various IoT projects.  As such, this is a critical role in terms of customer perception and will directly impact the success/reputation of IoT product offering and its ability to achieve the forecasted revenue targets.  The role holder will work with several teams involved in the lifecycle of the products (product, architecture, testing, developer teams) to deliver customer quality software products. The position will also require leadership abilities as the role owner will act as a single point of contact for the team on several subjects, having to be also guide for the team in terms of both technical & business objectives. It would be required to have good soft skills and being able to manage different stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Proficient in software design and end to end delivery processes and best practices;
• Guide and direct team in topics not directly related with code development (such as infrastructure, external services, databases, etc);
• Help deliver IoT software as per said requirements, managing all aspects of software deployment and continuous integration;
• Proficient in problem determination, troubleshooting, root cause analysis;
• Identify potential tasks to be automated, process improvements , document and Provide technical guidelines and best practices thus improving ways of working;
• Work closely with the enterprise architecture and product teams to ensure requirements can be realised and avoid unnecessary engineering costs later in the development process;
• Evaluate and identify opportunities to apply new technology solutions or ways of working to existing or upcoming products & services and to integration with legacy systems.

Who you are

• Educated to BSc degree level in telecommunications or related discipline with Software Development experience;
• Industry experience with Software Platforms in Linux, on-premises and cloud as well as being a big picture oriented, end-to-end and concept to-operations thinker;
• Good academic knowledge and professional experience in recurrent technologies/tools such as: React, Javascript, Oracle DB, Linux/Unix, Scripting, Soap/Rest API, SpringBoot, Spring technologies , etc;
• Familiar with DevOps methodology mindset, CI/CD best practices and agile principles;
• Experience with GIT and basic understanding of branching strategies;
• Previous Developer experience, preferably with React related technology;
• Good understanding of container systems (Docker) and orchestrators (Docker compose, Kubernetes) and messaging technologies, Kafka;
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written), second language an advantage.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions o