Java & DevOps Developer

• Collaborate with business analysts, architects and engineers to deliver functional and technical solutions aligned with business and IT needs
• Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring, Spring Boot and Oracle Database
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs, JSON-based services and GraphQL interfaces
• Build performance‑driven APIs with a clear understanding of network traffic and scalability
• Develop and execute unit tests, and support functional and integration testing activities
• Contribute to cloud‑based infrastructure design using Docker, Kubernetes and API Gateway technologies
• Design, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins
• Create and manage Docker images, Helm charts and Kubernetes deployments
• Support infrastructure automation, monitoring and alerting practices
• Uphold coding standards, quality benchmarks and DevOps best practices across the delivery lifecycle

• 10+ years of overall experience, including 7+ years in backend development and 2+ years in DevOps or platform engineering roles
• Highly proficient in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, SOAP and GraphQL
• Knowledgeable in cloud and container technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes and API Gateways
• Comfortable working with CI/CD tools and version control systems including GitHub, GitHub Actions and Jenkins
• Strong understanding of object‑oriented and functional programming principles
• Familiar with Linux environments and automated testing approaches
• Exposure to Azure cloud platforms is an advantage
• Demonstrates a strong ownership mindset, taking responsibility for code quality through to production
• A collaborative team contributor who can also work independently and proactively
• Fluent in English with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
• Holds a degree (or higher) in software engineering or a related technical discipline
• Shows curiosity and willingness to stay current with evolving technologies, including the use of AI and agentic development approaches

Exposure to Azure cloud platforms is an advantage

• The opportunity to work on large‑scale, enterprise‑grade backend and cloud platforms within a global organisation
• Exposure to modern DevOps practices, CI/CD automation and cloud‑native architectures
• A collaborative environment that values ownership, learning and continuous improvement
• The chance to contribute to solutions that have a meaningful impact on Vodafone’s internal systems and operational efficiency