GCP Platform Engineer

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.
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We are seeking a Google Cloud Platform Engineer to design, implement and manage scalable, secure and cost‑efficient cloud solutions on GCP. This role works closely with development, operations and security teams to ensure robust cloud infrastructure and seamless integration with enterprise applications, enabling reliable and high‑performance cloud platforms.

• Design and deploy cloud‑native applications and infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring scalability, resilience and high availability
• Manage and optimise GCP resources including Compute Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), BigQuery, Cloud Storage and networking components
• Build, maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Argo CD and GitOps practices
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Implement and manage IAM policies, encryption standards and security best practices across GCP services
• Monitor platform performance, identify bottlenecks and troubleshoot infrastructure issues to ensure operational stability
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including developers, data engineers and architects to integrate cloud solutions into enterprise workflows

• Hands‑on experience with GCP services such as Compute Engine, GKE, BigQuery, Dataproc, Dataflow and Cloud Composer
• Proficient in Python, with scripting experience using Bash or similar languages
• Experienced with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and Helm charts
• Familiar with CI/CD tools including Jenkins, GitHub Actions or Spinnaker
• Strong understanding of containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes
• Solid knowledge of GCP networking concepts and identity and access management (IAM)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles
• GCP Associate or Professional Cloud Engineer certification is preferred
• Exposure to DevOps practices, GitOps workflows and distributed computing frameworks (such as Apache Beam or Spark) is an advantage
• Knowledge of data warehousing and analytics solutions on GCP is beneficial

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

• Opportunity to work on modern, cloud‑native platforms using Google Cloud technologies
• Exposure to enterprise‑scale cloud infrastructure supporting diverse business applications
• A collaborative environment that values automation, security and continuous improvement
• The ability to influence cloud architecture, reliability and operational excellence

• Advanced cloud architecture and optimisation techniques on Google Cloud Platform
• Practical experience with CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code at scale
• Stronger security‑by‑design and cloud governance practices
• Enhanced collaboration across DevOps, data and application engineering teams

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.

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

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