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We are seeking a Platform Lead Developer to play a key role in designing, building and maintaining cloud-native services that power Vodafone's next-generation Digital & IT Platform. This role sits within cross-functional, product-centric engineering squads and focuses on delivering secure, scalable and high-quality digital capabilities across multiple markets and tenants. The role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a complex digital platform, shaping APIs, integrations and user-facing components that directly enable new propositions and end-to-end customer journeys.
Job Responsibility:
Design, build and maintain cloud-native backend and frontend components, including APIs, microservices, integrations and digital interfaces
deliver end-to-end digital capabilities with a strong focus on performance, stability, security and maintainability
collaborate closely with Product Owners, Delivery Leads, Technical Leads and Architects to refine requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions
apply modern engineering practices such as AI-SDLC, event-driven design, microservices architecture, containerisation and infrastructure-as-code
support CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability and operational readiness to enable reliable and frequent deployments
participate in code reviews, technical design sessions, estimation activities and agile ceremonies
troubleshoot and resolve complex engineering issues, contributing to continuous improvement of services and development practices
provide guidance to junior developers or partner engineering teams when required, fostering a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture
Requirements:
Over 7 years of hands-on experience in software engineering / full-stack development
strong expertise in cloud-native application development
comfortable working across modern programming languages such as Java (highly preferred), Node.js and React, with exposure to Python considered beneficial
knowledgeable in microservices, API design, event streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka), serverless patterns and container platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes
familiar with public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP
experienced in agile delivery environments, using CI/CD, automated testing, trunk-based development and continuous improvement practices
able to communicate technical concepts clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
proactive in identifying risks, simplification opportunities and quality improvements
holds a degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience, with significant industry experience in software development
What we offer:
The opportunity to work on a large-scale, multi-market Digital & IT platform at the core of Vodafone's digital strategy
exposure to modern cloud-native technologies and engineering practices in a highly collaborative environment
the ability to influence technical quality, delivery practices and platform evolution within your squad and value stream
a supportive culture that values learning, collaboration and continuous improvement