Senior DevOps Engineer (VOIS)

Job Description

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 DevOps Engineer to deliver global IT integration and operational support across private cloud environments, focusing on Kubernetes-led application hosting. The individual will contribute to building, maintaining, and optimising a production‑ready platform designed to support applications for multiple Vodafone markets worldwide. The role involves ensuring high availability, stability, and performance of applications and CI/CD pipelines, supporting seamless lifecycle management, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams and vendors.

What you’ll do

• Ensure the stability, availability, and reliability of applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines across all environments.
• Lead system migrations, upgrades, and integrations, selecting appropriate tools, automation methods, and deployment approaches.
• Own incident and problem resolution, prioritising according to SLA impact and business criticality.
• Define, promote, and implement DevOps best practices, including monitoring, automation, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to manage escalations, address technical issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Who you are

• Experienced in system integration and DevOps tool deployment, including Kubernetes, Docker, and APIGEE.
• Able to manage migration and upgrade activities with full ownership and adherence to release requirements.
• Skilled in service management, incident handling, and prioritising multiple cases based on agreed SLAs.
• Capable of maintaining application and server availability across UNIX and Windows environments while troubleshooting databases and application components.
• Familiar with Jira, Confluence, GitHub, microservices architecture, Nexus, SonarQube, and AWS (advantageous).
• Knowledgeable in UNIX/Linux administration, DNS, proxy configurations, and connectivity methods.
• Possesses foundational software or web development understanding and ITIL principles, with Remedy experience considered a plus.
• Proactive in updating technical documentation and contributing to team knowledge bases.

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 work on large‑scale, modern DevOps ecosystems supporting global applications used across Vodafone markets.
• Practical experience with Kubernetes, automation tooling, and high‑availability environments.
• Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives, allowing you to contribute to tooling innovations and operational enhancements.
• A collaborative, learning‑focused environment that supports professional development and technical growth.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced Kubernetes orchestration for high‑demand enterprise workloads.
• CI/CD optimisation techniques across distributed environments.
• Cross‑functional collaboration with global teams and vendors.
• Enhanced incident and problem‑management skills within mission‑critical applications.
• Broader exposure to private cloud operations, monitoring, and automation frameworks.

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, 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 be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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