Technical Designer / Product Owner (Backend & Microservices) - VOIS

Vodafone Group Plc; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,100,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc is seeking an experienced Technical Designer / Product Owner with strong backend development expertise to design, deliver scalable enterprise services and integrations. This role blends hands-on engineering with product ownership across enterprise IT domains.

You will work on backend services using Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot and REST APIs, collaborating with stakeholders in a global matrix environment to translate business needs into reliable solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven backend developer with 6–10 years of hands-on experience in Java
• Experience with Spring Framework, Spring Boot and microservices
• Strong REST API design and implementation skills
• Proficient in containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Familiar with SQL databases, API security and performance tuning
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures, Kafka, Redis or distributed systems beneficial

Responsibilities

• Represent backend technology for DigitalONE / Amdocs solution delivery to business and IT stakeholders
• Analyse requirements and define backend services, APIs, integrations and microservices
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to translate functional needs into designs
• Design and deliver scalable backend solutions using Java, Spring, REST APIs and microservices
• Ensure performance, reliability, maintainability and production readiness

Skills

Java

Spring Framework

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

SQL

Event-driven architecture

Kafka

Redis

Distributed systems

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

About this Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Designer / Product Owner with strong backend development expertise to design, build and deliver scalable enterprise services and integrations. This role combines hands‑on engineering with product ownership and business analysis, enabling the translation of business needs into reliable and high‑performing backend solutions across enterprise IT domains.

What you’ll do

• Represent backend technology for DigitalONE / Amdocs solution delivery to business and IT stakeholders
• Analyse business requirements and define backend services, APIs, integrations and microservices aligned to enterprise objectives
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts and stakeholders to convert functional needs into technical designs and delivery plans
• Design and deliver scalable backend solutions using Core Java, Spring, Spring Boot, REST APIs and microservices
• Apply engineering best practices to ensure performance, reliability, maintainability and production stability
• Work with cross‑functional teams to support infrastructure, deployment and operational readiness
• Contribute to Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, design discussions and code reviews

  Who you are

  • Experienced backend developer with 6–10 years of hands‑on expertise in Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot and microservices
  • Skilled in REST APIs, containerisation (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes) and CI/CD practices
  • Experienced in DigitalONE / Amdocs tools with understanding of telecom product, order or catalogue processes
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement and ability to work in matrix environments
  • Able to bridge business and technology, with Product Owner or Business Analyst experience
  • Familiar with SQL, database design, API security and performance tuning
  • Knowledge of event‑driven architecture, Kafka, Redis or distributed systems is beneficial
  • Comfortable working in Agile environments with cross‑functional collaboration

  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 enterprise and telecom transformation programmes
  • Exposure to global stakeholders and cross‑market collaboration
  • A role that blends technical expertise with product ownership and strategic thinking
  • Continuous learning through modern technologies, microservices and cloud‑native platforms
  • A collaborative environment that encourages innovation, ownership and growth

  What skills you will learn

  • Advanced backend architecture and microservices design at scale
  • Enterprise product modelling and DigitalONE / Amdocs implementations
  • DevOps practices including CI/CD, containerisation and cloud deployments
  • Stakeholder management and product ownership in a global matrix organisation
  • Agile delivery, solution design and performance optimisation techniques

  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 identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, 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.