Senior Python Software Developer

Job Description

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 Senior Python Developer to join our Digital Operations teams and design, build, and continuously improve software solutions that enable Vodafone’s transformation into a truly digital telco. The individual will work at the heart of our DevOps team, taking ownership of the full software development lifecycle, implementing automation for operational processes, and contributing reusable Python libraries and algorithms. This role is ideal for an experienced Python engineer with strong systems architecture and database knowledge, who enjoys working in agile environments, collaborating with technology experts, and coaching others.

What you will do

• Develop high-quality software using Python within a dynamic team that follows agile development practices.
• Cover the full software lifecycle, from solution design and implementation through to production, monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Design and implement automation solutions to streamline and optimise operational processes, supporting Vodafone’s digital transformation journey.
• Develop Python libraries and efficient algorithms as reusable, generic building blocks for the team and wider organisation.
• Coach and support other software developers, sharing best practices, reviewing code, and fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate closely with key technology experts across the organisation to align solutions with strategic and technical directions.
• Work with the architecture team to design robust, scalable, and future-proof software solutions.
• Shape and maintain the automation development environment, including Python libraries, virtual machines, and databases.
• Use modern tools and practices for source control, continuous integration and delivery, and environment management (for example Git, Jenkins, Linux-based environments).

Who you are

• You bring more than 3 years of practical experience in software development, with excellent programming skills in Python.
• You have experience in project management and are comfortable coordinating and delivering work in complex environments.
• You are familiar with agile software development methods and enjoy working in iterative, collaborative setups.
• You possess extensive knowledge of systems architecture and databases.
• You have hands-on experience with modern tools that support the software lifecycle (such as Git, Jenkins) and strong Linux knowledge.
• You are curious about new techniques and interested in exploring cutting-edge methods and technologies.
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on quality and reliability.
• You are business fluent in English, both written and spoken.

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

• Deeper expertise in Python, including designing reusable libraries and performance-optimised algorithms.
• Advanced skills in automation for operational processes within a Digital Telco context.
• Enhanced knowledge of systems architecture and database design to support resilient, scalable solutions.
• Broader experience with DevOps practices, including continuous integration, delivery pipelines, and Linux-based environments.
• Stronger coaching, mentoring, and collaboration skills through close work with developers, architects, and technology experts.

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

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