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

We are seeking a GCP Public Cloud DevOps Engineer to design, build, implement and operate highly available public cloud infrastructure services for internal Vodafone applications and customers. The role focuses primarily on Google Cloud Platform, cloud automation, infrastructure as code and the transformation of legacy IT environments into cloud-ready and cloud-native solutions.

You will contribute to mission-critical infrastructure services, support cloud migrations and provide Level 2 and Level 3 operational support for incidents and problems. The position requires collaboration with solution design, delivery, architecture and IT security teams across multiple technology functions. The role supports 24x7 public cloud services and is located across Europe.

What You'll Do

Manage project-led integrations and the day-to-day administration of cloud solutions
Develop prototypes and design, build, maintain and optimise modules and solutions for cloud platforms through iterative Agile delivery
Conduct peer reviews and maintain consistent coding standards
Automate and integrate Google Cloud Platform services and project workloads
Build and deploy GCP infrastructure using Terraform and other infrastructure-as-code approaches
Use Ansible and Python to automate routine activities, including user management and security hardening
Provide technical consultancy for migrating and transforming on-premises applications to public cloud environments
Support cloud-related programmes and established cloud environments
Design and deploy network connectivity between GCP and data centres
Develop GCP knowledge and expertise across the organisation
Troubleshoot cloud networking, storage and performance issues
Support the adoption of DevOps culture, practices and methodologies
Help maintain cloud service stability and minimise risks to production services
Support Level 2 and Level 3 incident and problem management for software-related operations

Who You Are

You have in-depth knowledge of cloud technology, networking, security and platforms, with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform services
You have practical experience with GCP services such as Virtual Private Cloud, Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Google Kubernetes Engine and Cloud Functions
You are experienced in infrastructure automation and scripting using Terraform, Ansible and Python
You have worked with DevOps technologies such as Jenkins, GoCD, Packer, Docker and Kubernetes
You understand GCP organisation structures and multi-tenant project environments
You can troubleshoot issues relating to cloud networking, storage and performance
You understand ITIL, SOX and relevant security requirements
You have three to five years of experience in programming or systems analysis using Agile frameworks
You have experience with web applications, web hosting and DevOps practices in cloud environments
You have worked with highly business-critical environments
You communicate clearly and produce effective technical documentation
You hold a degree in an IT-related discipline, with at least three years of cloud computing experience or five years of enterprise IT experience
A GCP Cloud Engineer or GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification is preferred
Experience or knowledge of the telecommunications industry is preferred
You demonstrate open-minded, clear and solution-focused thinking, with the judgement and flexibility needed to assess technical requirements and reduce service disruption

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

The opportunity to design and operate mission-critical public cloud services within a global telecommunications environment
Exposure to large-scale cloud transformation and migration programmes
Practical involvement in GCP architecture, infrastructure automation, cloud networking and container platforms
Collaboration with solution design, delivery, architecture and IT security teams across the organisation
The opportunity to influence cloud enablement, integration and the wider adoption of DevOps practices
Experience supporting highly available services with a target uptime of 99%
The opportunity to contribute to cloud optimisation, service resilience and the delivery of new platform capabilities

What Skills You Will Learn

Advanced implementation and operation of Google Cloud Platform services
Design and management of multi-tenant GCP environments
Infrastructure-as-code delivery using Terraform and Packer
Configuration management and operational automation using Ansible and Python
Continuous integration and continuous delivery using Jenkins and GoCD
Container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
Hybrid connectivity design between GCP and data-centre environments
Cloud migration and application modernisation techniques
Operational support for business-critical cloud platforms
Cloud security hardening, service resilience and performance optimisation
Cross-functional consulting and communication within global technology programmes

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.

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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.

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GCP Public Cloud DevOps Engineer - VOIS