Role purpose:

Back End Software Engineer is responsible to design, develop and install software solutions. She/he shall be able to build high-quality, innovative and fully performing software in compliance with coding standards and technical design. Software engineer responsibilities will include development, writing code, and documenting functionality.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Execute full lifecycle software development with strong code ethics
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system
• Develop software verification plans and quality assurance procedures
• Document and maintain software functionality
• Develop maintainable code

Core competencies, experience and knowledge:

• BS degree in Computer Science or Engineering
• Proven work experience with core Java and Java EE (CDI , EJB, JPA, JMS, JAX-RS)
• Proven work experience with Relational Databases SQL, Oracle SQL
• Knowledge of Build Tools, Maven
• Development experience with RESTFUL and SOAP and services
• Development experience with Microservices concepts and frameworks (Quarkus, Helidon, Micronaut )
• Development experience with NoSQL, Cassandra
• Development experience with Oracle Weblogic
• Knowledge of the IoT industry preferred
• JIRA/Confluence experience preferred

Behaviours and Other competencies:

• Experience working with agile methodologies / in agile teams strongly preferred
• Strong facilitation and organization skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with both technical and business audiences
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem solving skills, with high-levels of creativity
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Customer centricity
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple balls

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 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.

What's in it for you

• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package
• Private Health & Medical Insurance
• Hybrid way of working: a blend of 60% remote and 40% office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home
• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings
• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service
• Spirit of Vodafone Day: one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day
• Needless to say, we cater for your communication wherever you are
• Special employee offers and discounts

#LI-Hybrid #Vodafonespirit #Togetherwecan

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

Together we can.