IoT Charging and Messaging Team Lead

Join Us
At 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 the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Joining Vodafone IoT's team means being part of a growing, purpose-driven organisation at the forefront of innovation. Our teams are made up of curious minds, problem-solvers, and forward-thinkers across the world who thrive in a collaborative, high-performing, inclusive environment.

Role
: Team Lead – IoT Charging and Messaging

Function
: Technology

Band
: G12 Team Lead

Department
: Vodafone IoT

Reports to
: IoT Core Services Manager

Location
: ES - Madrid

What You'll Do
As Team Lead for IoT Charging and Messaging, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Vodafone's IoT platform. You'll lead a talented engineering team to design, build, and optimize mediation components that power global IoT connectivity. From driving software development best practices to ensuring high performance, reliability, and security, you'll be at the heart of delivering cutting-edge solutions. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across technology and business, influence strategic decisions, and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This is your opportunity to make a real impact—helping businesses connect for a better future while growing your own leadership career.

Who You Are

• Experienced technical leader with a strong background in software development and system architecture
• Skilled in Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) and passionate about driving engineering excellence
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java and familiar with CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker)
• Knowledge of charging systems, messaging flows, and AAA concepts in mobile networks
• Strong communicator who can bridge technical and business priorities and build collaborative relationships
• Proven ability to mentor and develop teams, fostering an inclusive and high-performing environment
• Resilient and adaptable, thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
• Degree in Computer Science or related field, with 5+ years leading software development teams

Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's In It For You
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get Spirit Days in a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too:

• Hybrid way of working
• Intensive Summer Hours (8:00 am-3:00 pm)
• Tickets Restaurant
• Social benefits
• Flexible retribution plan
• Training plan
• 25 days of vacation + December 24 and 31

Who We Are
With more than 200 million device connections around the world, Vodafone IoT is a global leader in managed IoT connectivity – connecting people, places and devices. We help create a smarter, more sustainable, and more connected world - from enabling smart cities and autonomous vehicles to transforming healthcare, agriculture, and logistics. Our work shapes the digital future of businesses – allowing them to effectively manage and monitor their operations using IoT. As a global leader in IoT connectivity – operating in more than 180 countries across the globe - we empower individuals, businesses, and entire industries to unlock their potential through technology that's secure, scalable, and future-ready. Vodafone IoT is a subsidiary of Vodafone Group.

Vodafone Group is a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to the Application adjustments section of our careers website for guidance.

Together we can.