Technical Architect - GCP - 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 highly skilled Technical Architect specialising in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient cloud-native architectures. Based in Pune, the individual will support varied business and technical initiatives, lead cloud adoption programmes, and collaborate across engineering, security, and operations teams. The role requires strong expertise in GCP services, cloud governance, DevSecOps, and technical leadership.

What you’ll do

Design and implement secure, scalable, and resilient architectures on GCP.
Analyse business and technical requirements to create robust cloud-native solutions.
Lead cloud migration programmes, including lift‑and‑shift, modernisation, and greenfield deployments.
Collaborate with application development, operations, and security teams to deliver high-quality cloud-native applications.
Establish cloud governance frameworks ensuring compliance with security and cost-optimisation policies.
Evaluate and recommend new GCP services, features, and technologies based on project needs.
Optimise data workflows for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency using tools such as Terraform, Cloud Monitoring, and native GCP services.
Drive innovation through proof‑of‑concept initiatives and exploration of emerging cloud technologies.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering colleagues.
Scope, plan, and deliver applications with accountability to business and technology management.
Support Project Managers with technical estimations and resource allocation.
Contribute to organisational excellence through process adoption, tools optimisation, and quality uplift.

Who you are

5+ years of experience in cloud architecture and engineering, including at least 3 years on GCP.
Deep knowledge of GCP services including Compute Engine, Cloud Run, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Dataflow, Dataproc, IAM, and Cloud Storage.
Strong understanding of networking, security, containers, CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and performance tuning in cloud environments.
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools such as HashiCorp Vault.
12–15 years of overall experience with 3+ years in a GCP architecture role.
Holds a B.E./B.Tech, BCA/MCA, or BSc/MSc in Computer Science or a related field.

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, cutting-edge cloud engineering and transformation initiatives.
Exposure to a diverse technology landscape including modern GCP services, Terraform, CI/CD, and DevSecOps tooling.
Chance to influence cloud architecture standards and governance frameworks within a global organisation.
Collaborative working culture with engineering, security, and operations teams across multiple geographies.
Platform to provide leadership, mentor teams, and contribute to organisation-wide technology improvements.

What skills you will learn

Advanced GCP architecture design and high‑performance cloud engineering skills.Cloud governance, FinOps, and security compliance frameworks.Modernisation patterns, cloud migration strategies, and cloud-native development practices.Hands-on expertise in automation, Infrastructure as Code, monitoring, and performance optimisation.Leadership and stakeholder management skills in a global, cross‑functional environment.

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

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