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Tech Lead para Backend

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Digital Engineering
Posting Country:  Portugal
Date Posted:  15 Jul 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

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

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.We are looking for an experienced Backend Tech Lead to provide technical leadership across backendengineering and DevOps practices within the Digital Experience Layer (DxL). This role is responsible fordriving the technical vision, architecture, engineering excellence, and delivery of scalable backend solutionsaligned with Vodafone standards, TM Forum Open APIs, and Vodafone Framework Assets (VFAs/JServices).
The Backend Tech Lead will work closely with Product Owners, Solution Architects, Engineering Managers,and cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions. Besidescontributing hands-on to software development, this role will mentor engineers, define technical bestpractices, and lead technical decision-making throughout the software development lifecycle.

What you’ll do

  • Provide technical leadership for Backend and DevOps activities across the DxL domain;
  • Own the technical architecture and solution design for backend services and microservices;
  • Ensure alignment with TM Forum Open APIs, Vodafone Framework Assets (VFAs/JServices), andenterprise architecture standards;
  • Lead the design, development, and evolution of scalable, resilient, and secure backend applications;
  • Drive engineering excellence through coding standards, code reviews, technical governance, andsoftware quality practices;
  • Mentor and coach backend engineers, promoting technical growth and knowledge sharing;
  • Define and promote best practices for API design, microservices architecture, observability, andcloud-native development;
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to define and improve CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies,infrastructure automation, and operational excellence;
  • Ensure solutions meet performance, scalability, reliability, security, and maintainability requirements;
  • Support technical planning, estimation, backlog refinement, and architectural decision-making;
  • Work closely with architects and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technicalsolutions;
  • Drive continuous improvement across development processes, automation, monitoring, andplatform reliability;
  • Act as the technical reference point for backend technologies within the team.

Who you are

  • Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field;
  • Extensive experience developing enterprise-grade backend applications using Java;
  • Strong knowledge of Java ecosystem, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and microservicesarchitecture;
  • Solid understanding of TM Forum Open APIs and experience implementing TMF-compliant solutions;
  • Experience working with Vodafone Framework Assets (VFAs/JServices) or similar enterprise serviceframeworks;
  • Strong knowledge of REST APIs, OpenAPI specifications, JSON, XML, and API lifecycle management;
  • Experience designing distributed systems with high availability, scalability, and resilience;
  • Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, Clean Architecture, andDomain-Driven Design;
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQL);
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Git, andautomated testing frameworks;
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms such asKubernetes/OpenShift;
  • Good understanding of Infrastructure as Code, deployment automation, observability, logging, andmonitoring;
  • Knowledge of security best practices for enterprise backend applications;
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments;
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
  • Ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams;
  • Proven mentoring and technical leadership capabilities;
  • Strong ownership, accountability, and delivery mindset;
  • Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership responsibilities.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

  • Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
  • Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
  • Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
  • Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
  • Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
  • Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

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.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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