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 highly experienced Java Technical Lead to provide technical leadership across multiple projects, from initial planning through to production delivery. This role involves designing robust software applications, guiding technical teams, and ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards. The individual will play a key role in technology decisions, coaching team members, and driving innovation while maintaining a collaborative and adaptable approach.

What You Will Do

Lead technical design and implementation of software applications aligned with business requirements and design best practices.Provide coaching, technical guidance, and support to team members throughout the project lifecycle.Decide on technologies and tools that best fit customer requirements.Manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery.Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure unit testing and documentation.Report accurate status updates on progress, risks, and recommendations.Contribute to technical estimates during early project phases and RFPs.Promote teamwork and assign tasks based on technical capabilities.Ensure high-quality deliverables and maintainable applications.Support production systems and adhere to agreed SLAs.Encourage innovation and assess new ideas for software improvements.

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.9+ years of experience in software development and technical leadership.Strong knowledge of:

Object-Oriented Programming, Design Patterns (GoF), SOLID principles
Microservices architecture, SOA, REST APIs, SOAP Web Services
Spring Framework (Boot, Security, Integration, Cloud, Data)
Databases: Relational, NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis), Big Data (Kafka)
Tools: Maven, Gradle, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes
Performance tuning, caching, search engines (ElasticSearch)
AWS development, Linux scripting, CI/CD concepts

Familiarity with clean code principles, cryptography, and test-driven development.Excellent communication skills, proactive attitude, and ability to work under pressure.Strong problem-solving mindset with a collaborative approach.

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

Opportunity to lead cutting-edge projects in a global technology environment.Exposure to advanced tools and frameworks in cloud, microservices, and big data.Collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous learning.Flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance.Career growth through leadership and technical excellence.

What Skills You Will Learn

Advanced cloud-native architecture and containerisation.Leadership and mentoring in a multicultural environment.Continuous integration and deployment strategies.Performance optimisation and scalable system design.Emerging technologies in big data and reactive programming.

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, 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.

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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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