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.
What You’ll Do
* Lead the transformation of legacy systems into modern cloud platforms, primarily using OCI and Azure, with a strong focus on large‑scale data environments.
* Design scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions that support billions of data points daily, while ensuring high availability and disaster recovery.
* Guide teams, mentor talent, and collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud architecture with business goals.
* Develop prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts, implement cost‑optimised solutions, and directly impact operational excellence and system health.
* Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards, continuously improving performance and reducing downtime.
Who You Are
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.
* 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a cloud architecture role.
* Proven success deploying cloud solutions in large‑scale environments.
* Deep expertise in Oracle Database technologies (Autonomous DB, Exadata, RAC, Data Guard, Golden Gate).
* Strong knowledge of hybrid cloud, containerised environments, and infrastructure as code (Terraform preferred).
* Experience with OCI and Azure cloud platforms.
* A solid understanding of security, compliance, and high availability frameworks.
* Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
* A track record of leading virtual teams and managing complex database migration projects.
* Passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's In It For You
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also enjoy Spirit Days every year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Information Services, IT Services and IT Consulting, Telecommunications
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