Senior Software Technical Lead - Product Owner (VOIS)

Who we areVOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFutureAbout this RoleWe are seeking a Technical Product Owner who can effectively bridge business needs and technical delivery, ensuring high-quality, scalable solutions aligned with organisational objectives. This role will lead product roadmap delivery, drive technical planning, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to translate requirements into robust technical solutions while maintaining a strong focus on customer value, product quality, and continuous improvement.What you’ll doOwn and manage the product backlog, defining, prioritising, and communicating a clear product visionTranslate business requirements into technical solutions through close collaboration with development teamsLead sprint planning sessions, ensuring alignment between tasks and product goalsDrive product strategy, balancing technical debt, feature delivery, and customer needsCommunicate progress, risks, and technical challenges with stakeholders in a clear and structured mannerTechnical Guidance & Planning:Ensure technical designs follow best practices and meet customer requirementsCollaborate with technical teams on architecture decisions and tool selectionPromote a strong understanding of product technical needs across the teamFoster innovation and continuous improvement within the product and technical landscapeCoaching & Team Leadership:Guide teams in aligning business priorities with technical deliveryProvide technical mentorship and support to enable effective executionEncourage a collaborative, inclusive team environmentQuality Control:Ensure high-quality deliverables through code reviews and adherence to development standardsPromote best practices such as unit and integration testingMaintain focus on product maintainability and scalabilityReporting & Communication:Provide regular product and delivery updates to stakeholdersEnsure alignment between business goals and product developmentEscalate risks and challenges proactivelyCommitment to Product Success:Deliver features on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectivesAdapt to evolving requirements and timelines to ensure successful outcomesWho you areAn experienced technical professional with strong expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (Java, Spring Boot)Proficient in design principles such as SOLID and common design patternsSkilled in Microservices Architecture and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)Experienced with RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and Spring ecosystem toolsKnowledgeable in CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes)Familiar with caching and performance tuning tools such as Redis and ElasticSearchExposure to big data technologies including Kafka and NoSQL databasesExperienced in testing frameworks including unit, integration, and BDD approachesProduct Ownership Skills:Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and sprint executionAbility to translate business requirements into actionable technical tasksExperience in backlog prioritisation and product lifecycle managementCapable of balancing feature delivery with technical debtExperience & Education:Demonstrated experience in technical roles, including software developmentPrior experience in a product ownership or similar role is beneficialBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related fieldCore Capabilities:Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholdersAbility to manage multiple priorities effectively and remain composed under pressureProactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvementLeadership and mentoring capability to support team successNot a perfect fit?Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.What's in it for youOpportunity to work on large-scale, global products within a leading telecommunications organisationExposure to modern technologies and cloud-based architecturesCollaborative and inclusive work environment focused on innovationOpportunities to influence product strategy and technical directionContinuous learning through cross-functional collaboration and complex product challengesWhat skills you will learnAdvanced product ownership and stakeholder management skillsDeep expertise in scalable microservices and cloud-native solutionsEnhanced leadership and team collaboration abilitiesStrategic thinking in balancing technical debt and product deliveryExposure to cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and enterprise-level systemsVOIS Equal Opportunity Employer CommitmentVodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join UsAt Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. 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