What you’ll do
Role purpose: Develop software for delivery in international environment dealing with different markets across Vodacom Group
Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
• Able to understand the different forms of technical requirements.
• Participate in implementation and smoke test phases of development cycle phases.
• Update current software systems, making improvement suggestions.
• Create well designed, testable, efficient code.
• Assist in preparation and production of releases of software components.
• Participate in babysitting at launching phase for customers.
Key performance indicators:
• Postproduction errors.
• Function points delivered per time unit.
• Team success in meeting its targets. Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
• Creative thinking.
• Strong attention to details.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English (both spoken and written) a must;
Must have technical/ professional qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar.
• Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented programming concepts.
• Knowledge of one OOP language – preferably Java.
• Knowledge of web architectures and web services (HTTP, SOAP, REST, JSON, etc.) is a plus.
• Knowledge & understanding of Database concepts and SQL. Hands on either Oracle PL/SQL or Postgres PL/pgSQL is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microservices architectures and frameworks like Spring Boot is a plus.
• Knowledge of Apache platforms like Axis2, Tomcat, ActiveMQ, Kafka, synapase and Camel is a plus.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What's in it for you
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
Who we are
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.
Together we can.