AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer - VOIS

Vodafone; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone’s VOIS team seeks an AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer to design, implement and run secure, scalable cloud solutions from India. You will work on EKS, Terraform/Terragrunt, ArgoCD and CI/CD pipelines, driving automation and observability.

You’ll collaborate with multiple technology functions across a global tech environment, delivering high-availability services and cost-aware cloud initiatives while advancing DevOps practices within the team.

Qualifications

• At least three years of cloud computing experience; five years in enterprise IT acceptable.
• Hands-on AWS cloud infrastructure and EKS/Kubernetes administration.
• Infrastructure as code with Terraform and Terragrunt required.
• Experience with GitOps, ArgoCD, Helm and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent scripting with Bash or Python and strong security practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure for business-critical apps.
• Administer EKS clusters, CI/CD pipelines and continuous delivery tooling.
• Enable GitOps workflows using GitHub, ArgoCD and Helm charts.
• Automate infrastructure tasks with Terraform/Terragrunt and scripts.
• Monitor observability with Grafana and manage cost optimization.
• Provide Level 2/3 incident support and collaborate with security teams.

Skills

AWS

Kubernetes

Terraform

Terragrunt

GitOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Bash

Python

CI/CD

Security

Education

Degree in IT

Tools

ArgoCD

Helm

Terraform

Terragrunt

Grafana

Cost Explorer

Job description

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

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.
#VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture

About this Role

We are seeking an AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer to design, implement and maintain secure, scalable and highly available AWS cloud and networking solutions supporting business-critical Vodafone applications and customers across Europe.

You will help design, plan and implement AWS cloud services that provide mission-critical infrastructure to internal customers. The role combines cloud infrastructure engineering, Kubernetes platform administration, infrastructure automation, continuous delivery, observability, security, cost optimisation and Level 2 and Level 3 operational support.

You will work with multiple technology functions, including solution design, delivery, architecture and IT security. Your work will directly influence cloud service delivery, production stability and customer services. The position is based in India within VCI Professional Services.

What you’ll do

• Manage project-led integrations and the day-to-day administration of AWS cloud solutions.
• Design, prototype and build reusable modules and cloud solutions aligned with the CET framework and Agile delivery cycles.
• Provision and maintain CET framework components and other AWS services using Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Manage the lifecycle, maintenance and upgrades of AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service, CET-EKS components and associated observability capabilities.
• Administer Kubernetes clusters, including capacity management, platform troubleshooting and preparation or modification of Kubernetes manifests and resources.
• Perform Bottlerocket AMI rotations and worker-node patching.
• Maintain AWS Relational Database Service infrastructure, including upgrades and rightsizing.
• Design and deploy hybrid connectivity solutions across CET-based AWS accounts.
• Build and manage continuous delivery pipelines for Kubernetes modules and applications.
• Configure ArgoCD environments and deploy infrastructure components using ArgoCD and Helm charts.
• Apply GitOps practices using GitHub, ArgoCD and Amazon EKS.
• Drive infrastructure and operational automation through CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Bash and Python.
• Conduct peer reviews and maintain established coding standards.
• Troubleshoot AWS cloud infrastructure, Kubernetes platforms, networking, storage and performance issues.
• Manage platform monitoring and observability capabilities, including Grafana dashboards.
• Identify and implement cloud cost optimisation opportunities.
• Monitor expenditure using AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets.
• Manage cloud platform security, vulnerabilities and compliance, including security and compliance requirements for EKS clusters.
• Perform proofs of concept for AWS infrastructure enhancements.
• Maintain accurate infrastructure and operational documentation in Confluence.
• Provide Level 2 and Level 3 incident and problem-management support.
• Help establish collaborative DevOps practices and cloud engineering methodologies across the organisation.
• Share AWS knowledge and support the development of cloud expertise within the team.
• Contribute towards cloud-service availability, cloud adoption and consistent feature delivery.

Who you are

Essential experience and knowledge

• You have at least three years of experience in cloud computing, or at least five years of experience in enterprise IT.
• You have practical expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud platform operations.
• You have experience administering Amazon EKS and Kubernetes platforms.
• You understand Kubernetes lifecycle management, capacity management, security, compliance and troubleshooting.
• You have hands-on experience with infrastructure as code using Terraform and Terragrunt.
• You are experienced in GitOps and continuous delivery using technologies such as GitHub, ArgoCD and Helm.
• You understand CI/CD practices and have worked with tools such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• You are proficient in version control using Git.
• You can use Bash or Python to automate operational tasks, including user administration and security hardening.
• You understand cloud networking, connectivity, storage, security, monitoring and performance management.
• You have experience supporting AWS RDS infrastructure.
• You can manage observability and monitoring solutions, including Grafana dashboards.
• You understand cloud cost optimisation and can use AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Budgets.
• You have experience with enterprise ticketing tools and Agile delivery methodologies.
• You can produce clear technical and operational documentation.
• You communicate effectively and use structured, solution-focused thinking to address technical challenges.
• You hold a degree in an IT-related discipline.
  

Desirable experience and qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in programming or systems analysis within Agile delivery environments.
• Experience applying DevOps practices in a cloud environment.
• Experience managing highly business-critical technology environments.
• A relevant DevOps, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, AWS or HashiCorp Terraform certification.
• Broader knowledge of AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud technologies.
• Experience evaluating technical requirements, reducing service disruption and adopting emerging cloud technologies.

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 production-scale AWS cloud infrastructure supporting mission-critical services.
• Exposure to modern cloud-native technologies, including Amazon EKS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Terragrunt, ArgoCD, Helm and GitHub Actions.
• Experience collaborating with solution design, delivery, architecture and IT security teams across a complex international technology environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to high-availability services with a target uptime of 99%.
• Scope to influence cloud automation, platform stability, security, compliance, cost efficiency and DevOps adoption.
• Opportunities to conduct proofs of concept, evaluate infrastructure improvements and contribute to cloud platform evolution.
• The opportunity to share knowledge and build AWS capability across the wider team.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced lifecycle management for Amazon EKS and Kubernetes platforms.
• Cloud infrastructure provisioning and maintenance using Terraform and Terragrunt.
• GitOps-based deployment using GitHub, ArgoCD, Helm and Amazon EKS.
• CI/CD pipeline design and configuration for infrastructure and Kubernetes workloads.
• AWS RDS infrastructure maintenance, upgrading and rightsizing.
• Bottlerocket AMI rotation and Kubernetes worker-node patching.
• Cloud observability and monitoring using Grafana and related platform components.
• AWS cost monitoring and optimisation using Cost Explorer and Budgets.
• Security, vulnerability management and compliance for AWS and EKS environments.
• Hybrid cloud connectivity design and implementation.
• Structured troubleshooting across cloud networking, storage, platform capacity and performance.
• Operational support practices for business-critical cloud services.
• Cross-functional collaboration with architecture, security, design and delivery teams.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafonerecognisesand 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.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.