Principal Engineer
Vodafone
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • United Kingdom
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Define and drive the technical vision and architecture for mobile services across multiple teams
- Lead architectural reviews, guiding and approving high-impact design and implementation decisions
- Ensure mobile platforms are scalable, reliable, and high-performing through thoughtful, future-ready design
- Balance delivery quality, speed to market, and cost efficiency across all mobile initiatives
- Mentor and empower senior engineers and technical leads, raising the bar for consistency, accountability, and engineering excellence
- Explore, evaluate, and introduce emerging technologies that boost productivity and innovation
Requirements
- Proven experience in large-scale backend architecture, ideally within mobile or e-commerce environments.
- Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native design principles.
- Experience mentoring senior engineers and shaping team-level accountability.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience engaging senior stakeholders.
- Knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies.
Benefits
- Excellent basic salary plus bonus
- Vodafone benefits
- Up to 28 days off plus bank holidays
- Paid time for charity work
- Personalised benefits for you and your family like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and more
- Amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
backend architecturedistributed systemsmicroservicescloud-native designmobile serviceshigh-impact designscalable systemsreliable systemshigh-performing systemsemerging technologies
Soft Skills
mentoringleadershipcommunicationaccountabilityengineering excellenceteam collaborationstakeholder engagementquality assurancecost efficiencyinnovation