Public Cloud Engineer

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  GT Group Data Centres
Posting Country:  India
Date Posted:  2 Jan 2026
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.

Role Purpose

The Public Cloud Engineer is responsible for managing project-driven integration and day-to-day administration of cloud solutions, focusing on AWS. The role involves developing prototypes, designing and building modules for cloud platforms, conducting peer reviews, maintaining coding standards, and driving automation and integration for AWS and tenant workloads.

Key Accountabilities & Decision Ownership

Manage integration and administration of cloud solutions.Develop, maintain, and optimize business outcomes for cloud platforms.Conduct peer reviews and uphold coding standards.Drive automation and integration for AWS and project workloads.Build and deploy AWS infrastructure using CloudFormation and Terraform.Use Ansible & Python for routine tasks (e.g., user management, security hardening).Provide consultancy for migrating on-premises applications to the public cloud.Design and deploy direct connect networks between AWS and datacenters.Train and develop AWS expertise within the organization.Troubleshoot cloud network, storage, and performance issues.Support DevOps culture and methodologies.

Core Competencies, Knowledge & Experience

Profound expertise in AWS cloud technology, networking, security, and platforms.Experience with AWS services: VPC, EC2, ECS, S3, EBS, Glacier, ELB, Elastic IPs, Lambda.Automation skills: CloudFormation, Ansible, Python.DevOps tools: AWS CodePipeline, HashiCorp Stack (Packer, Terraform), Docker, Kubernetes.Experience with AWS organization and multi-tenant account setup.Familiarity with multiple programming/markup languages is a plus.Good documentation and communication skills.Degree in IT (any), with 2–3 years in cloud computing or 4–5 years in enterprise IT.

Must-Have Technical/Professional Qualifications

Knowledge of ITIL, SOX, and security regulations.3–5 years in programming/systems analysis with agile frameworks.Experience with web applications and hosting.DevOps experience in cloud environments.Experience managing business-critical environments.AWS architect/operations associate certification preferred.Telecom industry experience preferred.

Key Performance Indicators

  • 60% cloud utilization for new services.
  • 99% cloud services uptime.
  • Number of new/updated features released per quarter.

Strategic & Operational Impact

Scale of Influence: Medium – interfaces with multiple group technology functions.Strategic Elements: High – leads cloud enablement and integration aligned with business strategy.Operational Accountability: High – impacts critical path for cloud service delivery.Risk Impact: High – accountable for cloud service stability and risk management.Expert Knowledge Required: High – must analyze technical requirements and stay updated on new technologies.Judgment Required: High – requires flexibility and proactive thinking for integrating/administering diverse cloud solutions.Critical Success Factors: Open-mindedness, clear and solution-oriented thinking, strong communication, and enabling cloud platforms.

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.