Principal Software Engineer

Vodafone Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology communications company is seeking a skilled professional for end-to-end platform ownership. The role involves overseeing system design and operations, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring a diverse team. The company values inclusion and offers a flexible hybrid working model along with a robust benefits package.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday entitlement

Employee discounts

Retail vouchers

Pension plan

Share schemes

Learning and development tools

Market leading parental leave policies

Qualifications

• End-to-end platform ownership and design oversight.
• Mentor engineers and foster technical growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, development, and operations of systems.
• Drive strategic initiatives and align with product goals.
• Champion modern engineering principles and security practices.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Security

Communication

Job description

Location: London Speechmark + (Hybrid Working)
Working hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are,

Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

What You’ll Do

• End-to-end platform ownership: Oversee the design, development, deployment, and operations of systems to ensure they are secure, scalable, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Collaboration: Work with architects and technical product owners to define and implement a forward-looking roadmap.
• Lead technical direction: Drive strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with product goals and wider architectural vision.
• Holistic engineering practices: Champion modern engineering principles, from secure coding and automated testing to monitoring, observability, and proactive issue resolution in production.
• Security and resilience: Partner with DevSecOps to embed security into all stages of the software lifecycle, addressing vulnerabilities and ensuring high system availability.
• Team leadership and development: Mentor engineers, foster technical growth, and help build a diverse, high-performing team by supporting recruitment, onboarding, and retention.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate the value and opportunities unlocked by technical investments, tailoring the message to resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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 We Offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects.
We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together We Can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.