Senior Cloud & DevOps Engineer (AWS, Azure AI & Kubernetes) - 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
What you’ll do
- Independently manage, monitor, and maintain cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and other cloud platforms.
- Design, implement, and support highly available and scalable cloud environments.
- Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters, including AWS EKS and Azure AKS environments from initial setup through production operations.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and related automation tools.
- Implement and support CI/CD/CT pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Maven, and Gradle.
- Manage software deployments and releases across multiple environments.
- Perform monitoring, reporting, logging, and observability using Dynatrace, Instana, Datadog, Grafana, Fluentd, and related tools.
- Analyse logs and infrastructure metrics to identify, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.
- Conduct root cause analysis and coordinate remediation activities for incidents and recurring problems.
- Operate within ITIL frameworks including Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, and Deployment Management.
- Support configuration management processes and maintain deployment standards across environments.
- Manage source code repositories using Git, including branching, tagging, and version control strategies.
- Support containerisation initiatives using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Configure and support Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Cognitive Services, APIM, networking, firewall, and associated GenAI services.
- Work with API management and configuration activities using Apigee.
- Support cloud security, networking, encryption, and platform governance requirements.
- Collaborate with distributed and international teams using Agile and Scrum delivery methodologies.
- Contribute to process improvements, operational excellence, and automation initiatives.
Who you are
- Strong experience managing enterprise cloud infrastructure and monitoring solutions.
- Excellent knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure, and cloud-native architectures.
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including EKS and AKS cluster deployment and management.
- Strong expertise in Terraform and infrastructure automation.
- Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Ruby.
- Experience with Docker and container-based application deployment.
- Strong understanding of observability, monitoring, and logging platforms including Dynatrace, Instana, Datadog, Grafana, and Fluentd.
- Experience with NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB, Cassandra, and Cosmos DB.
- Experience using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Maven, and Gradle.
- Strong knowledge of Git repositories, version control, and branching strategies.
- Working knowledge of networking, security, encryption, and cloud operations.
- Experience with ITSM and ticketing tools such as Remedy and Jira.
- Understanding of Spring and Spring Boot applications.
- Experience with Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Cognitive Services, APIM, and related AI services.
- Familiarity with Apigee API management platforms.
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum delivery teams.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and deliver outcomes in a dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certification.
- Knowledge of a broader AWS services portfolio.
- Experience working with multinational and geographically distributed teams.
- Understanding of SDLC and ITIL best practices.
- Experience driving process improvement and innovation initiatives.
- Basic exposure to Azure and GCP cloud platforms.
- Basic understanding of VoIP and telephony fundamentals.
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
- Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud, DevOps, AI, and platform engineering initiatives.
- Exposure to enterprise-grade AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, and automation ecosystems.
- Experience working with advanced observability, monitoring, and reliability engineering practices.
- Opportunity to collaborate with global and cross-functional teams.
- Involvement in cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, and AI-enabled solutions.
- Continuous learning environment focused on innovation, automation, and operational excellence.
What skills you will learn
- Advanced Kubernetes platform administration and cloud-native operations.
- Enterprise-scale Infrastructure as Code and automation practices.
- Azure OpenAI and AI service implementation in production environments.
- Modern observability, monitoring, and reliability engineering capabilities.
- Advanced DevOps, CI/CD, and GitOps methodologies.
- Cloud security, governance, and compliance best practices.
- API management and integration using Apigee and Azure APIM.
- Large-scale cloud operations and service management processes.
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 identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, 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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
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