API Engineer

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 an API Engineer you will be part of an agile team and contribute to designing and implementing Vodafone's high volume and high impact microservices for core IT backend systems.

More specifically you will: 

•    Work as part of a team and develop highly performant microservices based on the JVM.

•    Develop scalable solutions using the latest in technology to handle large traffic spikes and many millions of REST calls per microservice per day.

•    Improve the core Vodafone infrastructure (Docker, Kubernetes, Java) to deliver value to the technical business and improve Cluster Health.

•    Contribute, as a member of an agile team, in the research, analysis, design development, and testing of solutions that best suit business and technology strategy.

•    Contribute to the development of in-house tools to facilitate development and maximize developer happiness.

•    Ensure technical integrity and quality control consistency throughout the development life cycle.

•    Participate in code reviews and shared knowledge.

•    Transform functional requirements to technical user stories and assign business value.

•    Collaborate with other teams to develop features from conception to launch. 

•    Help in removing technical impediments raised by the team

•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or other related field.

•    At least 2-3 years of experience in design and development of RESTful APIs using cloud-friendly technologies like Quarkus, Spring Boot, or any other JVM-based technology.

•    Deep understanding of RESTful principles (WSDL understanding is a plus but not required).

•    Familiarity with tools like PostgreSQL, Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Drools, Apache Camel will be highly appreciated

•    Working experience in agile environments/teams will be highly appreciated 

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills, in both Greek & English and with both technical and business audiences  

•    Fulfilled military services (for male candidates)   

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.

•    Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package 

•    Private Health & Medical Insurance  

•    Hybrid way of working: a blend of 60% remote and 40% office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad 

•    Unlimited connectivity with our mobile, landline and Vodafone TV services – Experience first what our customers love 

•    Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings 

•    Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service  

•    Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home  

•    Spirit of Vodafone days: dedicated time to pause, develop new skills and connect with our teams, values and services 

•    Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day  

•    Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, beauty corner, gym and parking 

•    Special employee offers and discounts 

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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.

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Together we can.