Software Engineer

What you’ll do

The Software Engineer is responsible for creating prototypes, designing and building modules and solutions in an iterative agile cycle, develop, maintain, and optimize the business outcome 

This role is responsible for estimating user and technical stories, designing and developing code, writing and executing unit and integration tests, and supporting testing of deliverables against user and technical story acceptance tests 

This role is responsible for performing peer reviews, collaborating with architects and other developers to produce “just enough” design, and ensuring that enough technical documentation and training is provided for reference and operational support 

This role is responsible for providing software-related operations support, including managing level two and level three incident and problem management 

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement JAVA, Spring Boot based micro-services to support the business requirements 
• Participate in every aspect of development and implementation, collaborate with end users (product owners) to fully understand business requirements 
• Prepare high- and low-level technical documentation (HLD, swagger) 
• Work in an agile team environment, progress report in daily SCRUM stand-ups 
• Ensure compliance with Vodafone policies and procedures 
• Support testing activities (functional and non-functional tests in all relevant project phases) 
• Investigate and fix defects and incidents during development and application lifecycle 
• Prepare release packages for test and production environment 
• Manage incidents and problems as level two and level three support 

Who you are

• Highly cross-functional and able to swap and perform adjacent roles at short notice 
• Flexibility to deal with changing projects and priorities in a short space of time 
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new methods and processes 
• Strong relationship building, persuasion, and collaboration skills that drives internal- and cross-team constructive feedback and support 
• Strong communications skills, with the ability to distil difficult technical concepts into simple and actionable modules 
• Strong time-management skills
• Willingness to track, assess, and incorporate practice and technology developments into day-to-day working 

Long Description

• Good understanding of the business capability/user journey, wider organizational goals, and desired product business outcomes 
• Understanding of both the current Telecommunications and digital services market and emerging business and technology trends 
• Proficient in English both spoken and written 
• Experience in building REST APIs & Cloud Native Microservices 
• Experience in Java, Spring Boot 
• Experience in NoSQL Databases (MongoDB) 
• Understanding of Docker & Kubernetes 
• RDBMS programming: SQL, Pl/SQL (preferably Oracle) 

Long Description

• Knowledge of CI/CD supporting tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub etc.) 
• Good knowledge of Network Communication/Integration protocols (SOAP, REST JSON) 
• Unit testing, including use of mocking frameworks 
• Good communication, presentation and analytical skills 
• Ability to learn the fast-track technologies in the Digital world 
• Good organizational skills with ability to manage time and prioritize workload 
• Innovative and proactive approach 

What's in it for you

• Your journey with us is not just a job; it's a pathway to personal and professional development. We provide endless opportunities for learning, skill enhancement, and career advancement, ensuring that you're always empowered to reach your fullest potential.  
• Our culture is our pride. We foster an environment where every voice is heard, ideas are valued, and teamwork is celebrated. Together, we create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that fuels collective growth and achievement. 
• We take pride as well in our Comprehensive Benefits Package, where you will be able to find: 
• All Necessary Devices: From laptops to mobile devices, we equip you with the tools you need to excel in your role, whether you're in the office or on the go. 
• Health & Life Insurance: Your well-being matters to us. We offer comprehensive health and life insurance coverage to safeguard you and your loved ones. 
• Additional Compensation Based on Performance: We recognize and reward your hard work and dedication through performance-based compensation, ensuring that your contributions are duly acknowledged and valued. 
• Private Pension: Plan for your future with confidence. Our private pension scheme helps you build a secure financial foundation for the years ahead. 

And More: Beyond the essentials, we offer a diverse range of additional benefits that enhance your work-life balance, support your personal growth, and enrich your overall experience with us. 
Discover the full spectrum of benefits and perks that await you at Vodafone Albania by joining our dynamic team. Your journey to success starts here! 

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone. 

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status. 

Together we can. 

Not a perfect fit?

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.