Job Title: Full Stack & DevOps Chapter LeadLocation: Vodafone, Dublin, Ireland / HybridReporting To: Digital Engineering Lead / IT DirectorRole OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Digital Full Stack & DevOps Chapter Lead to drive our engineering capability, manage cross‑functional teams, and embed best practices across our digital platforms. The role combines people leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction, with responsibility for leading software engineers, DevOps engineers, Product Owner, and Delivery Lead. The successful candidate will shape the future of our microservices and API ecosystem, build engineering excellence aligned to TM Forum Open API guidelines, and ensure scalable, reliable, and secure digital platforms while leading CI/CD strategies.Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Chapter DevelopmentLead and mentor a team of software engineers, DevOps engineers, Product Owner, and Delivery LeadFoster a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and knowledge sharing across the digital engineering chapterShape career development paths and provide coaching for engineers to help them flourish in their rolesCollaborate with senior leadership to align engineering strategy with business objectivesEngineering & DevOps DeliveryOwn the design, development, and delivery of microservices and APIs, ensuring scalability, performance, and alignment with TM Forum Open API standardsOversee the implementation and maturity of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure‑as‑code, cloud environments, observability, and site reliabilityEnsure security, compliance, and performance standards are embedded into engineering practicesGuide architectural decisions in collaboration with architects and senior engineers to ensure modern, scalable digital platformsCollaboration & Ways of WorkingWork closely with the platform Product Owner, Architects, DevOps engineers, and Delivery Lead to ensure product roadmaps are delivered effectively and efficientlyAct as a bridge between business and technology, ensuring engineering output aligns with customer and business needsEstablish and track engineering KPIs and DevOps metrics (e.g., deployment frequency, MTTR, release stability) to drive performance improvementsSkills & ExperienceProven experience as an Engineering Lead, Chapter Lead, DevOps Manager, or Software Engineering ManagerStrong background in microservices architecture, API development, and cloud‑native engineeringKnowledge of TM Forum guidelines (Open APIs, SID, etc.) is a strong advantageHands‑on expertise in modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, automation, infrastructure‑as‑code, observability)Familiarity with DevOps toolchains such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, Argo CDUnderstanding of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)Strong coaching, mentoring, and people leadership skills, with proven success in developing engineering talentExperience working in an Agile/Scaled Agile environmentExcellent communication and stakeholder management, with the ability to influence at senior levelsBenefitsLeadership role with influence across engineering, DevOps, and digital deliveryOpportunity to shape the microservices & API ecosystem of a growing digital businessCulture focused on innovation, learning, and career developmentCompetitive salary and benefits packageHybrid/remote flexibilityGenerous employer pension contributionFree phone bill and mobile phone purchasing discountsExtensive learning and development resources including Vodafone UniversityFamily and friends discounts on Vodafone products23 days annual leave with additional charity and birthday days offAccess to wellness centre and gym facilitiesWe are proud supporters of the LGBTQ+ community and are committed to support all employees at work. Vodafone is an equal opportunities employer where our people can be at their best.
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