Senior Manager Cloud Architecture

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Location: Newbury or London + *Hybrid
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Mon to Fri

*Hybrid

At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

Who We Are

We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

Join our Digital teams where we harness the power of digital and embody the spirit of innovation to deliver the best solutions for our customers.

What you'll do

As the Senior Manager - Cloud Architecture, at Vodafone, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, delivery and maintenance of architecture roadmaps and standards of the cloud infrastructure and services. You will play a key role in driving the adoption of cloud and API Gateway technologies and ensuring the overall effectiveness, scalability, and security of our cloud platforms

• You will 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).
• You will develop and execute a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with global Vodafone business objectives, considering factors such as scalability, cost efficiency,
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions and containerization.
• You will 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.
• You will build and lead a team of cloud architects and engineers. Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to team members. Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• You will evaluate, select, and manage relationships with cloud service providers and technology vendors. Stay up to date with industry trends, new features, and emerging technologies in the cloud space.
• You will have accountability for developing and implementing strategic decisions within the function, supporting senior leaders in the delivery of the plans to enable the achievement of the functional strategy.

Who you are

• You will demonstrate experience within Cloud Architecture and can design, deliver, operate and optimize complex, distributed, secure and scalable architecture solutions based on cloud computing (AWS, GCP, Azure) deployed via infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) to meet business requirements.
• You will have experience within Automation and use of Version Control Systems (Devops tools) to ensure stable, secure and accessible solutions incorporating Agile/Dev Ops ways of working.
• You will showcase the ability for driving a change in culture, through adoption of agile, lean practices and automation tools and looks for ways to improve collaboration between operations and development teams. Understands and applies DevSecOps.
• You will feel comfortable incorporating secure by design principles when designing, building solutions, products and services.
• You will act as a role model by driving own development plan, focuses on team and individual development. Builds on people's strengths and supports them to grow and develop in line with their personal and professional potential aligned to the company strategy.
• You will demonstrate a positive outlook with an ability to find solutions and adapt to different situations with enthusiasm, persistence and passion.

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 we offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together we can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.

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.