Manager- Senior Specialist: Platform Architect

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 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 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 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