Specialist: Software Engineer

Vodafone Group; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Midrand is seeking a skilled Software Architect to ensure scalable digital platforms and manage web and mobile technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Java, NodeJS, and relevant frameworks, excellent knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, and strong collaborative skills with IT teams. Convenient benefits and an encouraging work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefit packages

Retirement funds

Medical aid benefits

Cell phone and data benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years technical experience of Java and web/mobile development.
• AWS Developer Associate Certification preferred.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases essential.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategy and architecture for web and mobile.
• Work with IT teams to ensure high quality software delivery.
• Conduct POCs and pilots to ensure robust application performance.
• Manage the overall technical design and delivery of solutions.

Skills

Java

NodeJS

SQL

NoSQL

JavaScript

React

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

3-year Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

AWS

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Typescript

CI/CD

Job description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

This role is directly responsible for ensuring scalable digital platforms within the company and will be actively involved in crafting and delivering software architectures that are fit for purpose into the future. The role will have in depth knowledge of mobile software architectures and frameworks as well as web platform technology. The role will be directly responsible for compliance to these architectures through manual and automated controls and will take a very deep and active role in managing performance and stability of assets, agile delivery frameworks deployed and devops methodologies.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Define and take accountability for the:
  • High-level technical strategy and architecture for web and mobile
  • Implementation options for all assigned application initiatives in the organization
  • Web and mobile governance processes and structures
  • Integrity, stability, performance and scalability of the web and mobile environments
• Work collaboratively with consulting partners and IT teams to ensure high quality of software delivery
• Engage with technology partners, cross-functional IT groups and the Business to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of development in support activities
• Work closely with the Business and IT teams to understand business strategy and contribute to achievement of business goals
• Provide oversight to investigation, analysis and management of technology risks, issues, and dependencies in all programs/projects
• Provide oversight and standards for technical documentation of applications.
• Conduct periodic reviews with partners on SLA's, performance metrics and issues, escalations, change requests and improvement plans.
• Automate controls and metrics to ensure that the defined architecture is adhered to
• Collaborate with partners to overcome issues impacting service delivery and execute operational improvement initiatives.
• Encourage best practice and knowledge sharing with partners and cross-functional groups
• Manage the overall technical design and delivery of solutions
• Participate in detailed level technical solution definition and design during the implementation phase with the goal of providing reliable, stable and operationally sound applications that meet the Business requirements
• Conduct POCs and pilots and actively scan the asset base to ensure that

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric / Grade 12. (Essential)
• A 3-year Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a related field. (Essential)
• 3 years technical knowledge and experience of Java and web and mobile based (IOS and Android) development technologies and suites required and associated frameworks (Essential)

• AWS Developer Associate Certification
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL Databases. MySQL, PostgreSQL & MongoDB big advantage
• Strong JavaScript, NodeJS - Typescript Knowledge is a must
• Experience with NodeJS frameworks is a must (for example: express)
• Experience with Node/Graph QL & REST
• Being skilled with common front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JS, TypeScript
• Experience in one or more relevant front-end frameworks such as React, NodeJS.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and cloud technologies (AWS or AZURE)
• CI/CD Integration experience a big advantage

Core competencies, knowledge and experience :

• Very deep technical knowledge of Java and NodeJS and web and mobile based (IOS and Android) development technologies and suites required
• Knowledge of emerging technologies/industry trends along with the ability to leverage them in application development and support initiatives
• Capable of articulating the business value of IT investments/projects and collaborating with partners and cross-functional groups during implementation
• Adeptness to engage as a consultative face of IT to the Business and enable technology to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency
• Skill to integrate new technologies with existing business initiatives and understanding the business processes and customer needs
• Good understanding of governance framework (roles and responsibilities, escalation and communication process, handoffs and control points)
• Ability to make recommendations as they pertain to improvements in support/development initiatives and facilitate implementation with partners, IT and cross-functional groups within the Business
• Ability to work with multi-national teams, understand and respect cultural diversity and develop messages that help achieve objectives with diverse audiences

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 15 August 2025.

The base location for this role is Vodacom Midrand Campus.

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.