Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

About this Role

We are seeking a skilled Senior DevOps Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable data and software solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The role involves building and managing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring system performance, reliability, and security, and enabling automation through infrastructure as code and modern DevOps practices within a data analytics environment.

What you’ll do

Design, implement, and manage cloud-based infrastructure with a focus on Google Cloud Platform

Develop, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient and reliable deployments

Apply infrastructure as code practices using tools such as Terraform to automate environments

Deploy and manage containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes, leveraging tools such as Helm or ArgoCD

Act as a subject matter resource, supporting stakeholders to ensure requirements are understood and delivered effectively

Drive continuous improvement in deployment cycles, system reliability, and operational processes

Develop and maintain scalable, sustainable services and applications using clean coding practices

Who you are

Strong experience with DevOps tools and platforms including GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GCP, Kubernetes, and Docker

Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible

Understanding of DevSecOps principles, IT service management processes, and system reliability practices

Familiarity with networking concepts, databases, DNS, proxies, and security principles

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation tasks

Experience in monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Datadog, and Elasticsearch

Background in managing CI/CD pipelines and optimising system performance and availability

Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Approximately 3+ years of relevant DevOps experience with a proven track record of delivery

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 advanced cloud and data platform engineering projects within a global environment

Exposure to modern DevOps practices, tools, and large-scale distributed systems

Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and innovation

Opportunity to influence system reliability, automation strategy, and engineering practices

What skills you will learn

Advanced cloud infrastructure design and optimisation on GCP

End-to-end CI/CD pipeline development and automation strategies

Kubernetes and container orchestration at scale

DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery approaches

Monitoring, observability, and performance tuning for distributed systems

Desired Candidate Profile

Strong experience with DevOps tools and platforms including GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GCP, Kubernetes, and Docker

Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible

Understanding of DevSecOps principles, IT service management processes, and system reliability practices

Familiarity with networking concepts, databases, DNS, proxies, and security principles

Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation tasks

Experience in monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Datadog, and Elasticsearch

Background in managing CI/CD pipelines and optimising system performance and availability

Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Approximately 3+ years of relevant DevOps experience with a proven track record of delivery