Senior Network Development Engineer

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Join UsAt 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 opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.Role Purpose:The Senior Network Development Engineer (SNDE) is responsible for the design, deployment, and support of network fabric and systems. This role requires a deep understanding of networking protocols and programming skills to support automation in a production environment. The engineer is accountable for network solutions, detailed designs, and deployment in both Data Center and Cloud Networks, including capacity and performance management.What you'll doCollaborate with Private and Public Cloud service providers to forecast and right-size capacity and performance requirements, with regular iterations.Assess the impact of user and technical stories on existing architecture, work processes, and systems; design and implement supporting database and middleware capabilities for software development and operations.Design and implement supporting platform/infrastructure/network and tooling for software development, orchestration, and operations.Monitor and maintain platform/infrastructure/network performance, capacity, and availability. Define product vision, strategy, roadmap, and growth opportunities based on stakeholder and market needs.Work with the Lead Product Owner to define and prioritize user stories aligned with the capability roadmap, providing a systems perspective.Evaluate value, develop cases, and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to focus on high-value work.Who you areMaster's or Bachelor's Degree or technical institute certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.7+ years of experience designing, developing, deploying, and/or administering Network infrastructure solutions at an expert certification level.Experience with current and emerging virtualization, infrastructure, and cloud network technologies such as SDN ACI, SD WAN, NSX, and cloud platforms like AWS, OCI, Azure, Google.Familiarity with agile methodologies like Scrum, XP, DevOps, and Continuous Delivery/Integration.Network management and design experience in large-scale Data Center and Cloud environments, including Cisco ACI and SDN technologies.Knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, SSL; experience with network automation tools like Puppet, Chef, Ansible.Experience with cloud IaaS and PaaS models (Openstack, AWS, Azure) and proficiency in at least two programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, PHP, Ruby). Understanding of software development processes and architecture.Not a perfect fit?We encourage applicants who may not meet every criterion but are excited about the role. Vodafone values diversity and believes in empowering everyone to thrive, regardless of background.What's in it for youDetails about benefits and opportunities.Who we areVodafone is a leading international Telco committed to connectivity as a force for good, empowering people and protecting the planet. We foster a diverse, inclusive community where everyone feels valued and safe.If you need reasonable adjustments or have accessibility requests during recruitment, visit https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/.Together we can.Vodafone promotes inclusion and diversity, recognizing their importance to our success. We invite you to consider joining us on this journey. #J-18808-Ljbffr