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 third 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.

About this role

We are seeking an experienced senior automation software engineer to help shape the future of software-defined transport and transmission networks. In this role, you will design, develop, test and integrate automation solutions and SDN controller capabilities that enhance programmability across Vodafone’s network infrastructure. You will work within a global, agile environment, collaborating with technology specialists to deliver innovative automation use cases, define architecture standards, and support the adoption of emerging technologies across Vodafone markets and group functions.

What you’ll do

• Develop software solutions for network technologies and interfaces connected to software defined networking (SDN) controllers.
• Design, implement, test and document automation use cases within multi-vendor network environments.
• Develop and maintain testing procedures for SDN controllers integrated across the end-to-end SDN technology stack and laboratory environments.
• Define architectures, interfaces and protocols required to integrate SDN controllers into transport network automation solutions.
• Support the analysis, testing and implementation of new technologies across Vodafone markets and group-managed networks.
• Participate in agile delivery teams to build scalable and reliable automation products and services.
• Contribute to product roadmaps, backlogs and automation strategies.
• Collaborate with technology leads to define development frameworks, programming languages and solution architectures.
• Identify emerging technologies and vendor capabilities that support innovation and network evolution.
• Contribute to transport network strategy by supporting technical assessments and cost-benefit evaluations.
• Drive continuous improvement in software development processes and engineering practices.
• Apply modern software engineering principles, including documentation, code quality standards and maintainable application design.

Who you are

Essential qualifications, knowledge and experience

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience, including development of microservices using Python and Flask and/or Django.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with network technologies, including exposure to software defined networking (SDN).
• Strong understanding of SDN-related technologies and protocols, including REST APIs, RESTCONF, NETCONF and YANG data models.
• Experience in API automation testing and automated testing frameworks such as pytest, unittest or equivalent approaches.
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, including object-oriented programming, code quality, linting and technical documentation.
• Experience working within agile delivery methodologies.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and version control systems.
• Professional IP networking certification such as CCIE or an equivalent qualification.

Preferred competencies

• Collaborative team player with a strong partnership mindset.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a practical approach to problem solving.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse and international environments.
• Adaptability and resilience when working on complex technical challenges.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Knowledge of transport IP protocols and technologies such as BGP, segment routing and PCEP within multi-vendor environments including Nokia, Juniper and Cisco.
• Understanding of networking and optical transmission technologies such as DWDM and OTN across vendors including Nokia, Huawei and Ciena.
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures and cloud platforms.

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 work on large-scale global network automation and SDN transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to cutting-edge transport, transmission and software-defined networking technologies.
• Collaboration with international engineering teams across Vodafone markets and group functions.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic technology decisions and innovation initiatives.
• Experience working in a modern agile software engineering environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Professional growth through challenging projects involving cloud, automation, networking and software development.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced SDN architecture and controller integration.
• Multi-vendor network automation and orchestration.
• Automation testing strategies and continuous integration practices.
• Cloud-native development and container orchestration technologies.
• Transport network design, programmability and operational automation.
• Product roadmap planning and agile delivery methodologies within a global telecommunications environment.

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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