Software Development Specialist

Vodafone; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus: 5%

Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays

Private pension with matching contributions

Private medical and dental access

Additional discounts: gym, cinema, grocery

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Software Development Specialist in the UK to automate operational processes and drive digital transformation. The role requires a degree in Computer Science or relevant experience alongside 3-5 years of Python coding expertise. Candidates will work with CI/CD tools in an agile environment, focusing on building scalable solutions and collaborating with senior developers. The position offers a competitive salary, yearly bonuses, and flexible benefits including generous annual leave and a private pension scheme.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in Python coding and deploying real-world services.
• Knowledge of databases such as SQL and noSQL.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop software as part of a dynamic team using agile methodologies.
• Design maintainable and extendable intelligent solutions.
• Drive solution design and keep up with technological trends.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical capabilities

Attention to detail

Python programming

Networks understanding

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GitLab

ADO

SQL

noSQL

Linux

Job description

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.

What you’ll do

Software Development Specialist to automate operational processes.

Coding, data, technology – that’s your world! Be part of our Digital Operations Teams and shape new and innovative solutions for the transformation of Vodafone towards the Digital Telco. Work with state‑of‑the‑art CI/CD tools, agile infrastructure, and open‑source software.

As a member of the Vodafone Network Operations Data Science & Software Development department your main focus will be to build scalable software in Python. The services and software you develop will be used to drive the Digital Transformation of our area. You will have opportunities to trial tools and products to enhance new and existing software.

Working directly from customer requirements, you’ll be hands‑on across the full development lifecycle—exploring concepts, validating feasibility, and writing clean, reliable code that brings solutions to life.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with senior developers and stakeholders to ensure solutions are delivered to scope, on time, and to a high standard. You will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills, gain exposure to modern development practices, and build experience in a structured, supportive environment.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership:

• Develop software as part of a dynamic team employing agile methodologies.
• Design intelligent solutions that both achieve the requirements and are easily maintainable.
• Drive solution design to build solid, flexible, and extendable solutions.
• Remain up to date in terms of current (and future) technologic trends.
• Follow a continuous “everything” approach (continuous development, integration, testing and deployment).
• Sharing your expertise and best‑practices with your fellow teammates in order to grow as a team.
• Security Clearance or Eligible for gaining Security Clearance.

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

• Problem solving and solution‑oriented thinking.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• Patience and attention to detail.
• Strong programming knowledge and curiosity.
• Understanding of Networks (IP/Optical)

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering (or equivalent) or relevant industry experience.
• Between 3-5 years experience in Python coding and deploying real‑world services and solutions.
• Knowledge of databases (SQL and/or noSQL).
• Know how in common CI/CD tools (GitLab, ADO)
• Scripting, command line and operating systems administration knowledge on Linux.

Optional technical/professional experience:

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies, namely Scrum

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

• Yearly bonus: 5%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity leave: 52 weeks: the first 13 weeks are fully paid, followed by 26 weeks of half pay
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

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.

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.