SENIOR MANAGER - CLOUD ARCHITECTURE

What you’ll do Cloud Strategy.
Develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with global Vodafone business objectives, considering factors such as scalability, cost efficiency, performance, and security.
Cloud & API Gateway Architecture.
Define and maintain the overall cloud architecture, including the selection of appropriate cloud and API platforms,    services, and frameworks.
Ensure architectural consistency across different cloud environments (public, private, hybrid).
Infrastructure Design.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions and containerization technologies to host cloud native and cloud ready solutions.
Security and Compliance.
Establish robust security measures and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Implement secure access controls, data encryption, vulnerability management, and incident response protocols.
Cost Optimization.
Develop strategies to optimize cloud resource allocation, monitor usage patterns, and identify opportunities for cost savings.
Drive initiatives to optimize cloud costs.
Performance Monitoring.
Define and implement performance monitoring and management practices for cloud-based applications and services.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, scalability issues, and optimization opportunities.
Who you are Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
Proven experience (8+ years) in designing and implementing cloud solutions, preferably in a technical leadership role,  Strong knowledge and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Strong knowledge and experience with API Gateway solutions such as Apigee, Kong, AWS API Gateway, I n-depth understanding of cloud architecture patterns, principles, and best practices.
Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation,  Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Excellent leadership and team management skills,  Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities,  Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
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 get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
Discretionary yearly bonus.
20% Company car.
company funded car of £580 per month + private fuel or cash alternative of £630 per month.
Annual leave.
28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year Charity days.
5 days/year Maternity/adoption leave.
52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5 Paternity leave.
16 weeks fully paid.
Private medical family plan.
fully paid.
Private pension.
You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2.
matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
Access to.
private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme.
Additional discounts.
Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan.
Who we are You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa.
But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation.
We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices.
We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.
Together we can.
#Together_we_can 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.