
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 Senior DevOps Engineer specialising in Release & Deployment to support the integration, operation and evolution of global IT platforms. You will work with Kubernetes-based environments to deliver and maintain production-ready solutions capable of hosting applications for multiple clients within a private cloud environment.The role combines DevOps engineering, system integration, release management and production support, with a focus on secure, reliable modern applications. You will help manage the application lifecycle across Vodafone companies globally while maintaining platform availability, resolving incidents and continuously improving technical processes.
What you’ll do
Integrate, implement and support DevOps tools and Kubernetes-based platforms, including Docker and APIGEE.Own application and platform release migrations and upgrades, ensuring reliable transition to new releases.Maintain the availability and operational performance of applications and their hosted servers across UNIX/Linux and Windows environments.Troubleshoot incidents and service requests across applications, databases, infrastructure and connectivity, taking appropriate technical steps to identify root causes and restore services.Manage multiple incidents and cases according to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs), working with vendors where required.Diagnose and resolve database-related issues across supported technologies.Maintain accurate technical documentation, operational guidance and the team's knowledge base.Use existing documentation, knowledge-management systems and operational tools to accelerate incident resolution.Contribute to service improvements and develop tools or processes that improve efficiency and reduce repetitive manual work.
Who you are
You have hands-on experience with Kubernetes and containerised environments using Docker.You understand microservices architectures and have experience with Kafka.You have experience working with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB and Cassandra.You have practical UNIX/Linux administration experience.You understand IT infrastructure technologies and connectivity concepts, including DNS and proxy technologies.You can use one or more programming or scripting languages, preferably Python, Ruby or Go.You can systematically troubleshoot complex technical issues, identify root causes and communicate solutions clearly.Experience with AWS and Amazon Redshift is advantageous.Software or web development experience would be beneficial.Experience with Remedy and knowledge of IT service management practices would be advantageous.ITIL Foundation certification would be beneficial.You are comfortable prioritising concurrent technical cases while working within agreed SLAs and quality expectations.
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 with cloud-native and DevOps technologies, including Kubernetes, Docker, Kafka and microservices.Exposure to global IT platforms supporting Vodafone companies across multiple markets.Experience working on production environments where availability, reliability and effective incident management are critical.Opportunities to contribute to automation, tooling and process improvements that can save time and improve team performance.Collaboration across engineering, operations, service management and vendor teams within a global technology environment.
What skills you will learn
Deeper expertise in Kubernetes-based production environments and containerised application deployment.End-to-end release, migration and platform upgrade management.Advanced troubleshooting across applications, databases, operating systems and infrastructure.Operational experience with highly available platforms and SLA-based service management.Knowledge-management and root-cause-analysis practices for production environments.Automation and continuous-improvement techniques within a global DevOps and microservices ecosystem.
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 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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Porto Salvo, PT
£77,242 per annum
London, UK

2 office days / week

A little flex time
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