VodafoneThree - Senior Software Engineer

Location: The Speechmark, London + Hybrid

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Hybrid

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, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

Who We Are

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 VodafoneThree, 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.

Why VodafoneThree

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 Technology team and push the boundaries of tech to make a better world today and create the ground-breaking products and services of tomorrow.

What you'll do

As a Senior Full Stack Engineer, you'll take ownership of complex solutions from concept to production, shaping how technology is built while influencing technical direction across the team. You'll work across the full stack, combining deep Java expertise with growing front-end capability to deliver seamless customer experiences. With the freedom to make technical decisions, you'll play a key role in raising engineering standards, driving innovation, and exploring how AI can enhance the way software is developed.

• You'll lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technical solutions, creating clean, scalable, well-tested, and high-performing code.
• You'll contribute to architecture and design decisions, helping shape technical strategy across both backend and frontend domains.
• You'll champion engineering excellence through code reviews, technical discussions, and mentoring colleagues by example.
• You'll expand your full-stack expertise, working across Java, React, and React Native to deliver impactful features from backend services through to user interfaces.
• You'll build and enhance RESTful APIs and cloud-based solutions, leveraging modern engineering practices and distributed system design.
• You'll use AI-powered development tools to accelerate coding, testing, and code reviews while identifying opportunities to improve engineering workflows through automation and AI innovation.
• You'll take ownership of technical challenges, confidently navigating ambiguity and driving solutions through to successful delivery.

Who you are

• You'll bring strong commercial experience developing high-quality software using Java (Spring) and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• You'll have a proven track record of owning complex technical problems from discovery through to production deployment.
• You'll be passionate about full-stack development and excited to grow your expertise in React and/or React Native.
• You'll have a solid understanding of clean architecture, software design principles, and distributed systems.
• You'll be experienced in building and operating RESTful APIs and cloud-native solutions, ideally within AWS environments.
• You'll lead through technical expertise and influence, inspiring those around you without relying on formal authority.
• You'll be comfortable working independently, making pragmatic decisions, and thriving in fast-moving environments.
• You'll be a strong communicator who can translate technical concepts into meaningful business outcomes.
• You'll be enthusiastic about AI-assisted development and curious about applying AI to improve engineering practices and productivity.
• Experience with React Native, system performance optimisation, shared libraries, internal developer tooling, prompt engineering, or AI-powered solutions would be an advantage.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?

We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. 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 we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.

Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/reasonable-adjustments/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.

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