Digital Backend Tech Lead

Purpose of the role: 
The purpose of the role as Backend Tech Lead is to oversee the development and implementation of backend systems, provide technical leadership to the team, and ensure the delivery of scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions that meet business objectives.

Main Responsabilities:

• Analyzing business requirements and translate them into technical tasks
• Refactoring and maintaining existing software
• Defining and implementing solutions to new business needs
• Mentoring Juniors colleagues
• Keeping technical governance of initiatives and being able to relate with business
• Sharing knowledge during cross team activities

Minimum required skill set, knowledge, and experience:

• Advanced knowledge of Java and SpringBoot
• Advanced knowledge of Container technology (Kubernetes, Openshift)
• Deep understanding of Microservice Architecture and knowledge of main patterns
• Good knowledge of Version Control System (Git) and build tool (Gradle)
• Good knowledge of AWS services (IAM, EC2, EKS)
• Basic knowledge of IaaC (Terraform)
• Basic knowledge of Redis and MongoDB
• Basic knowledge of Kafka

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.