FS Software Engineering Tech Lead

## Join Us At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact. ## Key Accountabilities & Decision Ownership * Creating prototypes, designing and building modules and solutions in an iterative agile cycles * Estimating user and technical stories, designing and developing code, writing and executing unit and integration tests, and supporting testing of deliverables * Performing peer reviews, collaborating with architects and other developers. * Providing software-related operations support * Developing API and integration capabilities and prepare low-level designs for team members, in collaboration with Solution/Software Architect. * Deploying and maintaining software using public clouds, such as AWS or Azure. * Guides project teams on technology strategy related to coding practices, continuous integration, and automated deployment. * Be hands-on and engage in coding to help the team to develop its solution and solve all surfacing problems at hand Identifies and removes technical impediments. * Provides the team a roadmap for implementing software engineering practices for higher code quality * Developing software applications using relational and NoSQL databases. * Maintains high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices. * Shares responsibility with the Product Owner for building reusable and scalable components. * Write clean readable code, debug complex problems that span systems, prioritize, and get things done with a high level of efficiency. * Building FinTech platform and make use of microservices architecture. ## Core Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience * 5+ years of experience in Java, Spring framework, OOP, MySQL DB, API Gateway, Design-Patterns, Microservices architecture & distributed systems, with deep insight into newest technologies. * Deep experience in containerization. * Experience in payments and Fintech. * Very good knowledge of Client/Server architectures is a plus. * Hands-on experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools. * Vendor management for architecting and reviewing the designs and implemented architectures and solutions. * Expert-level experience in building Java Spring applications on modern architecture (think microservice-based cloud native apps) * Knowledge on Web service communication(through different channels, HTTPS calls to transport XML, JSON format data) * Experience designing well-defined Restful APIs. * Delivering exceptional client service and solutions * Detailing of the technical specifications required to deliver the functional requirements of the solution * Ability to provide estimation of effort for technical developments * Ability to manage stream deliverables * Responsible for issue resolution post go-live and transition to support * Previous experience or willingness to work on a fast pace Agile environment. * Good knowledge of Unix/Linux operating system environments. * Security, authentication, authorization techniques. Must have technical/professional qualifications: * Engineering graduate * Ability to learn new technologies quickly and efficiently * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal * Excellent time management with a strong sense of urgency ## Who we are We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same. Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance. Together we can.