Backend Developer

Vodafone; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mobile phone plan

Data card

Discounts on services

Well-being program

Access to premium digital training

Job summary

Vodafone is seeking an experienced Back-End Developer to join the Network Operations team in a cross‑functional, multicultural setup. You will contribute to the development of digital products, microservices and integrations, collaborating with stakeholders across Europe and delivering scalable, secure solutions.

The role emphasizes modern backend architectures, CI/CD practices and continuous improvement, in a hybrid work model with opportunities for growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in CS/SE.
• 5+ years of Back-End development experience in enterprise environments.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality back-end solutions and services.
• Drive improvements focusing on performance, reliability, security and scalability.
• Participate in requirements analysis and solution design for new needs.
• Develop based on microservices, APIs and web services with proper integration.
• Design and maintain system integrations for secure data exchange.
• Ensure code quality via testing, reviews and standards.
• Contribute to backend standards and best practices.
• Work within Agile delivery frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot issues and drive reliability improvements.
• Stay updated on backend technologies and architectural patterns.

Skills

Node.js

NestJS

TypeScript

JavaScript

Microservices

REST APIs

Web services

System integration

Cloud environments

CI/CD

API security

Testing (unit/integration/API)

Git

Agile/Scrum/SAFe

Cross-functional teamwork

English language (written/spoken)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

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. As a Digital Innovation Back-End Developer, you will join a cross-functional and multicultural team within Vodafone Network Operations, contributing to the development of innovative digital products, web and mobile applications, automations and services supporting European Network Operations. You will play a key role in Vodafone’s digital transformation, creating reliable and scalable solutions that simplify processes, improve efficiency and deliver tangible business value. Working across the full product lifecycle, from requirements and solution design to development, testing and deployment, you will take ownership of your solutions, collaborate closely with technical and business stakeholders, and help drive high-quality development standards and best practices across our digital ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain high-quality Back-End digital solutions, services and reusable components supporting web and mobile applications;
• Drive continuous improvements across our digital products, with a focus on performance, reliability, security, scalability and maintainability;
• Participate in requirements analysis, technical design and solution definition for new business needs and product evolutions;
• Develop solutions based on modern Back-End architectures, including microservices, APIs and web services, ensuring effective integration with Front-End applications and enterprise systems;
• Design, develop and maintain system integrations, enabling reliable and secure data exchange between applications, services and internal/external enterprise platforms;
• Ensure code quality through appropriate testing, code reviews and adherence to development standards and engineering best practices;
• Contribute to defining, sharing and continuously improving Back-End development and system integration standards, coding guidelines and best practices across the team;
• Work within Agile delivery frameworks, actively contributing to planning, refinement, development and delivery activities;
• Embrace a continuous delivery approach across development, integration, testing and deployment, leveraging CI/CD practices and automation;
• Troubleshoot application and integration issues, contributing to the continuous improvement, reliability and evolution of existing digital products and services;
• Stay up to date with emerging Back-End and system integration technologies, frameworks, architectural patterns and development practices, assessing their potential value and applicability to our digital ecosystem

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience;
• 5+ years of Back-End development experience, ideally within complex enterprise environments and large-scale digital solutions;
• Strong hands‑on expertise in Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+), building modern, scalable and reliable Back-End services;
• Solid experience with microservices, REST APIs, web services and system integration, connecting applications and distributed enterprise platforms;
• Experience delivering solutions in cloud-based environments, using containerisation, orchestration and CI/CD pipelines;
• Strong understanding of secure development practices, API security, authentication, authorisation and data protection;
• Experience with automated testing, including unit, integration and API testing, combined with a strong focus on software quality and maintainability;
• Good command of Git and modern development ecosystems, including package management, build and code-quality tools;
• Experience across the full software development lifecycle, working in Agile environments such as Scrum and/or SAFe;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ownership, attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset;
• Comfortable working in cross‑functional and multicultural teams, engaging effectively with both technical and business stakeholders;
• Fluent English (C1), written and spoken

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.