Specialist Software Engineer

What you’ll do

The Software Engineer will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining front-end applications using React Native and TypeScript. This position focuses on developing user-friendly mobile interfaces and ensuring seamless user experiences. The engineer will collaborate closely with senior developers and designers to translate UI/UX designs into functional and responsive applications. Additionally, the role involves writing clean, maintainable code and participating in code reviews to uphold high-quality standards. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, detailoriented and passionate about front-end development.

Who you are

Key Accountabilities and decision ownwership

1. Implementing React Native App:

• Develop the React Native app based on Figma designs, ensuring alignment with existing application design.
• Make technical decisions regarding the implementation, including selecting libraries and frameworks.

2. Integration with Backend APIs:

• Implement and manage backend API integrations for seamless data flow.
• Decide on strategies for error handling, data synchronization, and API security.

3. Testing and Troubleshooting:

• Support end-to-end testing, identify and troubleshoot issues, and ensure quality standards.
• Make decisions on testing strategies, tools, and methodologies.

4. App Release Process:

• Assist in preparing the app for submission to app stores and manage version control.
• Decide on deployment strategies and handle app store submission requirements.

5. Act as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams by translating business requirements into detailed technical specifications

Core competencies, knowledge and experience

1. Technical Proficiency

• Expertise in React Native and TypeScript for mobile app development.
• Strong understanding of frontend frameworks and libraries.

2. API Integration

• Experience in integrating mobile apps with backend APIs and managing data flow.

3. UI/UX Design Implementation

• Ability to translate Figma designs into functional and visually appealing interfaces.

4. Testing and Debugging

• Proficiency in end-to-end testing, troubleshooting, and ensuring app quality.

5. Release Management

• Knowledge of app release processes, version control, and deployment to app stores.

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.

What's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

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 recognise 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, colour, 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.