Senior Manager, Software Engineering

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Location: Newbury OR London + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri

*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join Vodafone UK IT, which is at the core of our digital future, analysing and operating all our internal and customer-facing systems, with the aim of delivering the best customer experience. None of it would be possible without our innovative teams, creating a connected future with technologies like Cloud, AI and big data.

What you'll do

Vodafone's Digital and IT function is on an ambitious journey to become a software engineering centre of excellence. Our strategy is to reinvent our IT estate, focusing on internally engineered software and embracing modern software engineering technologies and principles such as Cloud, AI, DevSecOps, SRE, and Lean Engineering. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative journey and make a significant impact on our digital future.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineering Senior Manager to lead our multi-cloud applications team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering, cloud technologies, and leading effective and empowered teams. This role involves overseeing the strategy, design, development, testing and deployment of applications across multiple cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance whilst retaining focus on speed to market and cost control.

• You will lead and manage a team of software engineers in the design, development, and deployment of multi-cloud applications.
• You will provide technical and organizational leadership, to establish best practice coding utilising DevSecOps and pipeline driven practices.
• You will drive the evaluation, selection, and implementation of the best cloud solutions for the organization, considering solution requirements and operating cost.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align software engineering efforts with business objectives and priorities.
• Mentor, recruit, and guide staff, ensuring access to ongoing training programs and development opportunities.
• You will develop and maintain scalable architecture to support applications and infrastructure-as-a-service (IAAS) and platform-as-a-service (PAAS) platforms.
• You will ensure the quality of microservices through adequate functional, automation, and performance testing strategies.
• You will be a thought leader and advocate to drive the adoption of modern software engineering practices, including DevSecOps, SRE, and Lean Engineering principles within the team and across D&IT more generally.

Who you are

• You will have proven experience in a software engineering management role, preferably within a large and complex organization.
• You will have strong knowledge of modern software engineering practices and technologies, including Cloud, various coding practices, DevSecOps, SRE, and Lean Engineering principles.
• You will have excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire, challenge and motivate teams.
• You will have strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions.
• You will have excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• You will have a passion for technology and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

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.

What we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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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.