Platform Developer

We are seeking a skilled MVNx Platform Developer to join the Value Streams Engineering Team within Vodafone’s MVNx Platform Digital & IT function. This role focuses on designing, building, testing, and maintaining cloud‑native software components that enable secure, scalable, and high‑performing multi‑market MVNO capabilities. Working in cross‑functional, product‑centric squads, the successful candidate will contribute to delivering end‑to‑end digital experiences and customer journeys using modern engineering practices and agile delivery methods.

What you will do:

• Build high‑quality, maintainable software across backend services, APIs, data flows, and integration layers using cloud‑native and event‑driven patterns.
• Collaborate with Technical Leads, Product Owners, and Delivery Leads to refine requirements, estimate work, and deliver incremental value through agile development.
• Write clean, secure, and well‑tested code for microservices, APIs, and integration components; implement solutions aligned to architecture guidelines and platform engineering standards.
• Participate in code reviews, technical design discussions, and agile ceremonies (refinement, planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives).
• Contribute to test automation and quality‑first engineering practices, including unit and integration testing; support CI/CD pipelines, observability, and operational readiness to enable reliable and efficient deployment cycles.
• Diagnose incidents, resolve defects, and continuously improve platform services; maintain clear documentation and contribute to reusable engineering components.
• Support optimisation of performance, scalability, and resilience across services.
• Collaborate with external partners where applicable to sustain delivery quality and alignment with engineering standards.

Who you are:

• An individual who collaborates effectively within cross‑functional teams and contributes to a supportive team environment.
• Able to take ownership of assigned tasks, identify potential risks, and propose improvements to enhance delivery outcomes.
• A clear communicator who ensures shared understanding of requirements, design decisions, and technical challenges.
• Experienced in working within agile teams, embracing continuous improvement and iterative delivery.
• Familiar with modern programming languages and frameworks such as Java, Kotlin, Node.js, Python, or Spring Boot.
• Knowledgeable in microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and event‑driven systems.
• Comfortable working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), containerisation (Docker), and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Experienced in automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and code quality tools.
• Strong understanding of data structures, integration patterns, and secure coding practices.
• Educated to degree level in Computer Science, Engineering, or possessing equivalent practical development experience.

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to work at the core of Vodafone’s next‑generation MVNx platform, contributing to innovative digital solutions.
• Exposure to multi‑market, multi‑tenant platform delivery in a global environment.
• Collaborative, product‑centric squad culture with a strong emphasis on modern engineering practices.
• Continuous learning through hands‑on experience with cloud‑native technologies and scalable architectures.
• A supportive environment that encourages ownership, creativity, and continuous improvement.

What skills you will learn:

• Advanced cloud‑native engineering and microservices design patterns.
• Building and managing scalable, event‑driven architectures.
• Full lifecycle product development in agile, cross‑functional teams; CI/CD, automation, and observability practices for high‑performance systems.
• Platform engineering standards and best practices for large‑scale digital ecosystems.

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.

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.