Vodafone Group

Specialist: Business Support Systems


PayCompetitive
LocationMidrand/Gauteng
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 265090

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      Role Purpose/Business Unit:

      To undertake the design, development, testing, and deployment of software products and services, specifically focusing on BSS systems, in accordance with the needs of the business.

      Key responsibilities encompass analysing business requirements, designing technical narratives, developing software solutions, documenting the development process, and conducting thorough testing to ensure alignment with user specifications.

      Your responsibilities will include:

      • To define, implement, integrate, and document technical solutions for BSS Systems which are Oracle Fusion Middleware and Database technologies.
      • Compile User Requirements Specification documents (URS) for new products/services, including system enhancements.
      • Ensuring that projects are delivered according to business requirements as well as specified technical designs, and that business teams align around the same objectives and deliverables.
      • To develop software according to requirements.
      • Provide high level support to customer queries, liaising with different stakeholders, Suppliers/Vendors, and other divisions within Vodacom.
      • To research/investigate current industry trends and implement solutions using the latest design standards and principles.
      • Co-ordination of BSS initiatives and facilitation of technical workshops.
      • Ensuring that all systems within the BSS department conform to cyber security guidelines and that all security risks are mitigated.
      • Provide support prior to products/services implementation, during products/services implementation and post products/services implementation.
      • To support and maintain services and production systems.

      Core competencies, knowledge, and experience:

      • Creating and innovating
      • Achieving personal work goals and objectives
      • Persuading and influencing
      • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
      • Learning and researching
      • Emotional Intelligence
      • Writing and reporting
      • Adhering to principles and values
      • Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
      • Adapting and responding to change
      • Presenting and communication skills
      • Applying expertise and technology
      • Planning and organizing
      • Leading and supervising
      • Deciding and initiating action
      • Relating and networking
      • Coping with pressures and setbacks

      • Programming & Scripting (Python, Go, Java, or Node.js)
      • Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
      • Relational databases, SQL (Oracle database)
      • Web services (REST, SOAP and JSON)
      • LDAP
      • Linux commands
      • Software and System Design Principles
      • Oracle Fusion Middleware
      • DevOps
      • Micro-services architectures
      • Databases and e-Directory
      • Problem solving and analytical skills.
      • Investigating, trouble shooting and testing.
      • Proficient in using Docker and managing workloads on Kubernetes
      • Cloud platforms (Openshift, AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services (compute, storage, networking)
      • Project Management orientated.
      • Knowledge of deploying and managing apps in cloud-native environments
      • Long working hours may be required

      The ideal candidate for this role will have:

      • 3-year Diploma/Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field of study.
      • 3-5 years of work experience in the Telecoms industry specific to Business Support and Operations Support environment.
      • 3-5 years advanced experience on Java based applications and UNIX related systems, working knowledge of Oracle Fusion will be an added advantage.
      • 3-5 years experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD.
      • 3 years Relational Database and/or LDAP experience.
      • Web Services knowledge (XML, REST, SOAP, JSON, etc)
      • SDLC process knowledge in product and service delivery chain
      • Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Splunk, App dynamics)

      We make an impact by offering:

      • Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
      • Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
      • Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

      Closing date for Applications: 4 July 2025.


      The base location for this role is Midrand, Vodacom Campus.


      The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
      Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.

  • About the company

      Vodafone Group plc is a British multinational telecommunications company.

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