Senior Cloud Engineer

VOIS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build and operate the cloud infrastructure powering Vodafone’s next-generation digital capabilities. Infrastructure is treated as code, delivered through automated pipelines and tested with version control.

You will work with Cloud Architects and engineering teams to deliver secure, scalable and observable environments. You’ll implement and maintain IaC modules, CI/CD pipelines and platform automation while supporting AI-native engineering

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a cloud/infrastructure or platform engineer (5+ years).
• Hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform or equivalent).
• Experience operating services on at least one major cloud platform.
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and operate cloud infrastructure and platform services using IaC and automation.
• Deliver secure, scalable and observable cloud environments for engineering teams.
• Implement and maintain IaC modules, automated provisioning and deployment pipelines.
• Build observability, monitoring and operational controls into infrastructure solutions.
• Support production via incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Apply security, identity, compliance and governance controls across components.
• Collaborate with and mentor engineers through reviews and best practices.

Skills

Terraform

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Observability

Scripting

Security

Distributed systems

Automation

Containers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform (IaC)

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.

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

Location: Newbury or Paddington (hybrid)

We are seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, build and operate the cloud infrastructure and platform services that power Vodafone’s next-generation digital and technology capabilities. In this role, infrastructure is treated as software, delivered through code, testing, version control and automated deployment pipelines. You will work closely with Cloud Architects, Infrastructure & Developer Platform Leads and engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, scalable and observable cloud environments. The position combines deep technical expertise with engineering ownership, supporting AI-native engineering practices and driving continual improvement in automation, platform reliability and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build and operate cloud infrastructure and platform services using infrastructure-as-code and automation
• Deliver secure, scalable, reliable and operationally ready cloud environments for engineering teams
• Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code modules, automated provisioning processes and deployment pipelines
• Build observability, monitoring, alerting and operational controls into infrastructure solutions from the outset
• Support production environments through incident investigation, troubleshooting and root-cause resolution
• Apply security, identity, compliance and governance controls across all infrastructure components
• Support AI-native engineering practices through infrastructure automation and platform enablement
• Improve reliability, consistency and maintainability through reusable engineering patterns and automation
• Contribute to cloud cost optimisation initiatives through right-sizing, automation and platform enhancements
• Identify technical risks and elevate architectural concerns where appropriate
• Collaborate with and mentor engineers through technical reviews, knowledge sharing and engineering best practices

Who You Are

• Experienced cloud, infrastructure or platform engineer with 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong hands-on expertise in Infrastructure as Code, including Terraform or equivalent technologies
• Experienced in operating services on at least one major cloud platform
• Skilled in containers, orchestration technologies and cloud-native infrastructure
• Strong understanding of cloud networking, identity and access management principles
• Experienced in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes
• Knowledgeable in observability, monitoring, alerting and operational tooling
• Experienced in supporting production environments and managing operational incidents
• Strong scripting and automation capabilities
• Understanding of resilience, distributed systems and platform reliability engineering practices
• Familiar with security, compliance and access control requirements within cloud environments
• Knowledge of AI-assisted software delivery approaches and their supporting infrastructure capabilities
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent practical experience

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.

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.