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The OSS DevOps Engineer provides support and collaborates with software developers to deliver and enhance Vodafone’s Central OSS Automation services within the VNO customer portfolio. The role ensures a smooth transition of solutions from the development environment to the operational environment by following robust validation, testing, and implementation processes. It includes operating and ensuring the high availability of services, regularly developing automation scripts, and consistently seeking opportunities to optimize existing methods of working. The engineer implements changes and performs maintenance tasks on the software solutions used by clients, prepares detailed implementation documentation, and updates the configuration or code in accordance with established procedures. The team operates from two primary locations, Lisbon, Portugal, and Bucharest, Romania, ensuring 24/7 service continuity, availability, and stability across various markets and technology domains. These domains include Data Analytics, Automation, Web Portals, Systems Environment and Release Management.
Job Responsibility:
Provide technical support for automation applications and systems, ensuring on-call availability approximately once every two months, including during and outside business hours
Contribute to planning, assessment, implementation, rollout, and execution of code release phases and change requests
Utilize, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and source-code control systems to facilitate efficient deployments and updates
Manage and resolve incidents, problems, and service requests, including the implementation of workarounds as necessary
Regularly identify opportunities for improvement and automation to optimize processes and services
Adhere to defined service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure high-quality service delivery
Support team knowledge building and skills development to continuously enhance customer service
Modify and adapt software solutions to improve performance and enhance the customer experience for specific services provided
Review the technical and functional specifications of information systems and implement necessary modifications or adaptations to software solutions
Perform impact analyses, propose, develop, and implement technical solutions to address software functionality issues, resolve advanced technical problems, and enhance the customer experience
Foster long-term, sustainable relationships with Vodafone’s internal and external partners to ensure SLA compliance and drive service improvements
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences, Engineering, IT or MIS
Linux Training or Certifications
Programming/Scripting experience
Database PL/SQL experience
Strong understanding of DevOps principles and the Agile methodology
Minimum of 1 year of technical experience working with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS or GCP), CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins), and version control systems (e.g., Git)
Basic knowledge of: Containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, Configuration Management as code using tools like Ansible with Tower UI or AWX UI, Messaging systems such as Kafka, Databases like Oracle DB, Web service technologies, including SOAP/JMS and REST APIs
Familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming languages (e.g., Java), scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Perl, Python), and writing PL/SQL database queries
Strong operational knowledge with the ability to debug and troubleshoot application issues on Linux servers
Experience working in international and multicultural environments
Fluency in English
Nice to have:
AWS or GCP Cloud Certifications are an advantage
What we offer:
Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders
Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products
Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors
Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products
Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx)
Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles