Software Engineering and QA Lead (VOIS)

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 Software Engineering and QA Lead to guide the design, development, testing, and implementation of scalable digital applications that support VOIS’ strategic shift toward in-house software engineering. This role focuses on establishing standards, steering technical strategy, enabling automation across the full software lifecycle, and ensuring robust end-to-end quality. The individual will collaborate with digital engineering teams, product stakeholders, architecture experts, and market teams to deliver secure, reliable, and cost-efficient digital platforms.

What you’ll do

• Design and implement digital applications using best-in-class architectural patterns including cloud-native, microservices and serverless approaches.
• Lead the development and test ways of working with a strong focus on automation across all stages of the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Ensure all solutions incorporate comprehensive end-to-end test coverage by design.
• Oversee the delivery of highly available, scalable, secure and fault-tolerant enterprise-level applications.
• Assess and recommend advanced technologies and tools that meet evolving business and engineering needs.
• Collaborate with digital engineering leaders, product management, architecture teams and market stakeholders to build, test and optimise digital solutions.
• Provide strategic input and direction to the Head of Digital & OSS.

Who you are

• Experienced in cloud-native and containerised deployments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker Swarm).
• Advanced proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, including Java, Python and NodeJS, supported by strong database expertise across SQL and NoSQL technologies.
• Skilled in software engineering methodologies, with 5+ years leading Software Development Lifecycle processes and technical teams.
• Strong background in end-to-end testing across the full lifecycle and hands-on use of automation tools such as Jenkins, Autify, Selenium, Cucumber and Cypress.
• Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-grade software and cloud-based deployments.
• Knowledgeable in open-source technologies (e.g., Kafka, Redis, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience in Big Data solutions and ETL of telecommunications data sources.
• Able to influence senior stakeholders and communicate technical strategies effectively.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science or a technical discipline.

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 influence long-term digital engineering strategy and shape VOIS’ software-first transformation.
• Exposure to large-scale cloud deployments and modern engineering practices across multiple markets.
• Work in a collaborative environment with senior engineering, product and architecture leaders.
• Lead a team of skilled technical professionals and gain experience in cross-market engineering governance.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced automation practices across DevOps and DevSecOps environments.
• Strategic architecture decision-making in large-scale digital ecosystems.
• Deepened experience in scalable cloud-native software engineering.
• Enhanced leadership capabilities through managing large technical teams.
• Broader knowledge of telecommunications data, big data architectures and open-source systems.

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.

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

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