Senior Cloud Engineer

Vodafone; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Mobile phone plan

Data discounts

Well-being programs

Learning platform access

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Vodafone Portugal is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure, scalable cloud platforms and infrastructure, delivering modern digital services. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership.

You will collaborate with software, DevOps, security, and platform teams to implement cloud-native solutions, automate using IaC, and promote best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and operating enterprise cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, and containers.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation or similar).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Linux systems administration and scripting skills (Bash, Python).
• Experience with monitoring/observability and cloud security principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure cloud infrastructure.
• Build and maintain cloud platforms supporting enterprise apps and microservices.
• Develop IaC solutions and automate deployment pipelines.
• Manage container platforms and Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters.
• Ensure platform reliability with monitoring, logging, and alerting.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers to define cloud standards.
• Mentor engineers and promote cloud engineering best practices.
• Support adoption of cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices.

Skills

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD

Terraform

Linux

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Education

Degree in Computer Science / Engineering / IT

Tools

Git

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Job description

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.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Engineer to join our engineering team and drive the design,implementation, and operation of Vodafone Portugal's cloud platforms and infrastructure. This role isresponsible for building secure, scalable, resilient, and automated cloud environments that enable thedelivery of modern digital services.The Senior Cloud Engineer will work closely with Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Solution Architects,Security teams, and Platform teams to implement cloud-native solutions, improve operational excellence,and accelerate software delivery through automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). The role combineshands‑on engineering with technical leadership, promoting cloud best practices, platform reliability, andcontinuous improvement across the engineering organization.

What you’ll do

• Design, implement, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure;
• Build and maintain cloud platforms supporting enterprise applications and microservices;
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using industry-standard automation tools;
• Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and automated softwaredelivery;
• Manage container platforms and Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters;
• Implement cloud security best practices, identity management, networking, and compliancecontrols;
• Ensure platform reliability through monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability solutions;
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational processes;
• Support application teams in adopting cloud-native architectures and DevOps practices;
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, platform, and deployment issues across development and productionenvironments;
• Optimize cloud resource utilization, performance, availability, and operational costs;
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to define cloud reference architectures andtechnical standards;
• Contribute to disaster recovery, backup, business continuity, and resilience strategies;
• Promote engineering excellence through documentation, knowledge sharing, mentoring, andcontinuous improvement initiatives.

Who you are

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field;
• Extensive experience designing and operating enterprise cloud environments;
• Strong experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform);
• Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures and distributed systems;
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies;
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, and container orchestration;
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar;
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef;
• Strong knowledge of Linux systems administration and scripting (Bash, Python, or similar);
• Experience implementing monitoring and observability solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Splunk,Dynatrace, AppDynamics, or similar);
• Understanding of networking concepts including DNS, Load Balancers, Firewalls, VPNs, VPCs, andService Mesh technologies;
• Knowledge of cloud security principles, IAM, secrets management, encryption, and complianceframeworks;
• Experience supporting microservices architectures and API-based platforms;
• Familiarity with Git, version control strategies, and collaborative development workflows;
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments;
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills;
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
• Ability to work across multiple technical domains and cross-functional teams;
• Strong ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement mindset;
• Ability to mentor engineers and drive adoption of cloud engineering best practices;
• Fluent in English and Portuguese.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid Work Model -Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility -Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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.