Software Developer

Who we are

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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About this Role

We are seeking a Python Backend Developer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team within Software & Product Infrastructure. This role is responsible for designing, developing and maintaining scalable, high-performing back-end applications and services using Python and the Django framework. Working within a modern microservices environment, the role combines software engineering expertise with client-facing consultancy responsibilities, helping stakeholders make informed technical decisions while delivering robust, secure and reliable solutions.

The successful candidate will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from solution design and implementation through to deployment, optimisation, technical documentation and continuous improvement, while collaborating closely with product, engineering and client teams.

What you’ll do

• Develop high-quality, well-tested back-end services and RESTful APIs using Python and Django.

• Write clean, maintainable and efficient code aligned with business requirements and technical specifications.

• Build, integrate and maintain microservices and associated data access layers.

• Ensure reliable, consistent and high-performing integration with databases and related platforms.

• Collaborate with front-end developers to define, implement and maintain API contracts.

• Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with business objectives and timelines.

• Participate in solution planning, architecture, development, testing, deployment and ongoing maintenance activities.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, consistency, maintainability and adherence to development standards.

• Debug, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in an efficient and structured manner.

• Optimise application performance through caching strategies, query optimisation and efficient data access patterns.

• Promote software engineering best practices, including version control, peer review and continuous integration.

• Create and maintain technical documentation covering code, APIs, services and development processes.

• Contribute to knowledge sharing by documenting technical solutions and producing developer guidance materials.

• Evaluate and adopt relevant technologies, tools and frameworks that support innovation and continuous improvement.

• Provide technical consultancy and strategic guidance to clients regarding technology selection, development approaches and solution roadmaps.

• Build trusted relationships with clients through proactive communication and delivery excellence.

• Gather feedback, communicate progress updates and support alignment between technical delivery and business expectations.

• Support onboarding activities and facilitate knowledge-transfer sessions for new team members.

• Share technical expertise through mentoring, documentation and collaborative problem-solving.

• Participate in strategic initiatives, investigations, process improvements and cross-functional projects where relevant.

Who you are

• Minimum 3 years of experience in back-end development with a strong focus on Python and Django.

• Strong proficiency in Python development and the Django framework.

• Experience designing, developing and maintaining RESTful APIs.

• Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL.

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and integration patterns.

• Experience working with version control systems and software build tools.

• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies in collaborative delivery environments.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Commitment to continuous professional and technical development.

• Basic understanding of containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is advantageous.

• Experience with message brokers and asynchronous processing technologies is beneficial.

• Familiarity with observability practices including logging, metrics and distributed tracing is desirable.

• Experience with testing frameworks would be an advantage.

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is beneficial.

Not a perfect fit?

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.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid way of working
• Medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalization insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/ VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget.
• Special discounts for gyms and retailers
• Annual Company Bonus
• Loyalty Programme
• Ongoing Education - we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
• You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
• Getting in on the ground floor of a technology changing company
• We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off.
• Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave

What skills you will learn

• Advanced backend architecture and distributed systems design principles.

• Enterprise-grade REST API development and integration practices.

• Microservices design, scalability and performance optimisation techniques.

• Technical consultancy, stakeholder engagement and client advisory capabilities.

• Modern DevOps, CI/CD and cloud-native development practices.

• Software quality assurance, code review and engineering governance approaches.

• Knowledge-sharing, documentation and technical mentoring skills.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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