Manager- Senior Specialist Platform Architect -Pune

About VOIS

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, its 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.

About VOIS India

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

Job Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic guidance for setting up and managing virtualized computing resources, ensuring high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Architect and guide the development and deployment of application platforms within the private cloud, enabling DevOps practices and cloud-native application delivery.
• Lead the design and implementation of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes), ensuring scalability, security, and operational efficiency.
• Design, implement, and maintain databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance. Work with cloud-based database services (DBaaS).
• Develop and enhance automation frameworks using tools like Ansible and Terraform to support infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and continuous integration.
• Establish and enforce standards, policies, and governance models for private cloud platforms, incorporating security, compliance, and operational best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development, operations, security, and business units to align platform strategies and patterns with organizational objectives.
  
  

About The Role

We are seeking a Senior Specialist: Private Cloud Architect to join our Group Technology team. This role is based in Midrand/Cape Town and reports to the Vodacom Group Cloud and Infrastructure Manager. The Senior Specialist will be responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and governance of Vodacom Group’s private cloud platforms, focusing on Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Containers as a Service (CaaS). The role involves providing architectural leadership and technical guidance to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient private cloud environments that support hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.

Experience And Skills

• Proven experience in designing and managing private cloud environments with a strong understanding of IaaS, PaaS, and CaaS models and their operational requirements.
• Deep expertise in hypervisors (VMware, KVM), container platforms (Docker, Kubernetes), and orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid cloud integration.
• Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef).
• Knowledge of cloud security frameworks and ability to integrate security controls into cloud architectures.
• Strong ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences and lead change management initiatives.
• Grade 12 is essential.
• 3-year Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent qualification is preferable.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in private cloud architecture, virtualization, and containerization.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies, DevOps practices, and infrastructure automation.
  
  

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and 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.

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