Senior Software Developer - PHP (VOIS)

Who We Are

VOIS (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.
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About this role

We are seeking a skilled Senior PHP Developer to design, build, and optimise secure, scalable backend solutions using PHP and the Symfony framework. The individual will be responsible for transforming business requirements into robust technical designs, ensuring high performance, clean code, and modern software engineering practices. This role is ideal for someone with strong expertise in architecture, database optimisation, and backend systems development.

What you will do
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, high‑performance backend systems using PHP and Symfony.
Translate business and functional requirements into clean, maintainable, and well‑structured technical solutions.
Apply SOLID principles, OOP, MVC, and Symfony best practices across all development activities.
Own complex features end to end, from design and implementation to deployment and post‑release support.
Ensure solutions follow clean architecture principles and support long‑term maintainability.
Contribute to continuous improvement in code quality, system performance, and engineering processes


Who are you
More than 4 years of experience working with PHP and related frameworks.
Advantageous: knowledge of ReactJS and hands‑on experience with Symfony.
Strong experience in Object‑Oriented Programming and software design patterns.
Solid understanding of security concepts and secure coding practices.
Proficiency in writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to industry standards.
Strong experience in software and database design, including optimisation techniques.


Not 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 you

• The opportunity to work with modern backend technologies and scalable architecture.
• Exposure to real‑world performance challenges and advanced optimisation techniques.
• The chance to contribute to impactful digital solutions within a global technology environment.
• A collaborative culture where engineering best practices and continuous learning are valued.

What skills you will learn
Deepened expertise in PHP, Symfony, and enterprise‑grade backend development.
Advanced software design, clean architecture principles, and security best practices.
Performance tuning, database optimisation, and scalable system design.
Cross‑functional collaboration and end‑to‑end feature ownership.


VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone 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 Us

At 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.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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