Job Description

Join UsAt 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

• Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain efficient and reliable server-side code using Node.js and related technologies. Build scalable and reusable backend components to support various applications and services.
• API Development: Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices to facilitate seamless communication between the frontend and backend systems. Ensure API design follows best practices, is well-documented, and provides excellent user experience.
• Database Integration: Work with databases (such as Google Cloud Firestore and Cloud SQL) to store and retrieve data efficiently. Optimize database performance, ensure data integrity, and implement appropriate caching mechanisms.
• Cloud Platform Integration: Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy backend services and APIs on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Utilize GCP services like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Google Cloud Functions for seamless scaling, monitoring, and maintenance.
• Testing and Debugging: Write automated tests (unit, integration, and end-to-end) to ensure the quality and stability of the backend codebase. Conduct thorough debugging and troubleshooting to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and other issues.
• Performance Optimization: Continuously improve the performance and scalability of backend systems by optimizing code, implementing caching strategies, and fine-tuning database queries. Monitor and analyze system metrics to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Documentation and Code Reviews

Who you are

• Professional Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience as a Backend Developer, with a focus on Node.js development in a production environment.
• Node.js and JavaScript
• GCP Experience: Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Firestore, Cloud SQL, Cloud PubSub and Cloud Functions.
• API Development
• Database Knowledge

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 you1. Exposure to work on GCP2. Exposure to work on product which is build in collaboration with GoogleWho we areWe 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 for guidance.Together we can.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.

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