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VodafoneThree - Senior Manager - Cloud Engineering

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Digital Engineering
Posting Country:  United Kingdom
Date Posted:  1 Oct 2025
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

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.

Location: Newbury OR London + Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday



Hybrid

We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.
 

Who We Are

We’re here to build a network the UK can count on – one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online – we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future’s being built – today.

We’re creating more than the UK’s best network. We’re helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there’s space for you here. We’re building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

You’ll join a team that genuinely cares – about each other, about our customers, and about the future we’re building. From day one, you’ll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.



Why VodafoneThree

Join us and you’ll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

We’re not just expanding connectivity; we’re reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

You’ll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you’ll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

We move at pace, because what we’re building matters – and we’re learning as we go. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we’re just getting started.

Join our Digital teams where we harness the power of digital and embody the spirit of innovation to deliver the best solutions for our customers.
 

What you’ll do

As Senior Manager – Cloud Platform Engineering at VodafoneThree, you will lead the development and maintenance of our multi-cloud platforms. In this role, you will play a key part in driving cloud adoption and ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of these platforms. Your expertise in cloud technologies and commitment to enhancing the developer experience will help shape our cloud strategy and deliver an exceptional experience for our engineering teams.

Your leadership within Cloud Engineering will be central to the successful delivery and operation of our Telco-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform. TaaS is a multi-cloud engineering platform that provides cloud-native application hosting, API gateway services, and developer self-service capabilities, enabling globally distributed software engineering teams and supporting the VodafoneThree API marketplace.

You will work closely with DevOps teams and Site Reliability Engineers (SREs), with Site Reliability Engineering offered as a service across IT under the Digital Engineering & Architecture domain. This role involves strategic planning, technical leadership, and collaboration with diverse, cross-functional teams. You will set the vision and direction for the SRE and Developer Experience teams, while fostering growth, building skills, and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are passionate about driving innovation and building large-scale, highly scalable multi-cloud platforms, we would love to hear from you.

  • Champion VodafoneThree’s Cloud, Developer Experience, and SRE vision by aligning technical delivery with TechComms strategy.
  • Lead the build and run of VodafoneThree’s Cloud Platform with a focus on exceptional developer experience.
  • Develop and execute a sustainable strategy and operating model for cloud platforms.
  • Oversee full development lifecycle and ensure timely, successful delivery.
  • Define and monitor KPIs for reliability, performance, and user experience.
  • Empower DevOps and SRE teams through mentorship, goal-setting, and inclusive culture.
  • Collaborate on scalable, secure cloud architecture and adopt innovative technologies.
  • Promote automation, CI/CD, and seamless integration of applications and services.
  • Drive operational excellence through SLOs, performance monitoring, and incident management.
  • Manage cloud costs, ensure security and compliance, and communicate effectively across teams and leadership.

 

Who you are

  • Proven leadership in Cloud and SRE Engineering, with deep technical and architectural expertise for delivering high-quality digital products.
  • Skilled in designing and operating secure, scalable cloud solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure) using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and CloudFormation.
  • Applies external market insights to identify growth opportunities and drive strategic innovation.
  • Drives DevOps and DevSecOps culture through agile, lean practices and automation, enhancing collaboration between development and operations.
  • Deep understanding of software development lifecycle and delivery methodologies, with a focus on mentoring high-performing teams.
  • Communicates effectively across audiences using tailored styles, media, and techniques.
  • Experienced in leading multidisciplinary technology teams across multiple geographies.
  • Hands-on involvement across all stages of the software development lifecycle.
  • Operationally adept in managing large-scale cloud-hosted solutions with high security, availability, and performance demands.
  • Passionate about modern engineering practices, tooling, and continuous improvement, with strong financial and business partnering capabilities.



Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly?
We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
 

What we offer

We care about our people’s success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies.



Need to Know

We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

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, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-us/) for guidance.

We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are—your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we’re looking for authenticity and can’t wait to get to know the real you.
 

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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