Lead Azure DevOps – Infrastructure as Code

Vodafone

. Define and maintain Terraform standards, reusable Infrastructure as Code modules, reference architectures and Azure landing zones .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timePune • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in Terraform and Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD practices, and cloud security compliance. Capable of guiding teams in implementing automation frameworks and maintaining high standards in infrastructure delivery.

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TerraformMicrosoft AzureAzure DevOpsCI/CD StandardsPolicy as Code

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure as CodeCloud AutomationAPI ManagementAzure Infrastructure ServicesNetworkingIdentity GovernanceSecurity ControlsAutomation FrameworksTechnical DocumentationDeployment Pipelines

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationStrategic ThinkingAccountabilityCollaborationCoaching

Tools & Technologies

GitHubAzure SDK for PythonTerraform ModulesGovernance ControlsSecurity Gates

Certifications & Qualifications

AZ-400AZ-305Terraform Certification

Industry Keywords

Cloud SecurityInfrastructure AutomationGovernance StrategiesCompliance ValidationQuality Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain Terraform standards, reusable Infrastructure as Code modules, reference architectures and Azure landing zones
Provide design authority for infrastructure automation across Vodafone Azure platforms
Develop platform roadmaps aligned with Vodafone’s cloud, security and governance strategies
Develop and operate Infrastructure as Code pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub
Establish CI/CD standards for secure and consistent infrastructure delivery
Integrate security, policy and compliance validation into deployment pipelines
Implement Policy as Code, role-based access control, tagging, encryption and network controls
Introduce security gates, governance controls and policy enforcement throughout CI/CD workflows
Ensure cloud platforms comply with Vodafone security baselines and applicable regulatory standards
Collaborate with Architecture, Cyber Security, FinOps and Delivery teams
Serve as a senior technical point of contact for architecture, security and infrastructure delivery matters
Guide and mentor platform engineers and senior Infrastructure as Code specialists
Improve adoption of standard Terraform modules and landing zones
Reduce manual provisioning while improving pipeline reliability and deployment success rates
Maintain technical documentation and promote consistent quality practices across globally distributed teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
8 to 10 years of relevant professional experience, including at least six years working in cloud or Infrastructure as Code leadership roles
Advanced, hands-on knowledge of Terraform and Microsoft Azure
Understanding of Azure infrastructure services, networking, identity, governance, policy and security
Strong experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub and enterprise CI/CD platforms
Understanding of Policy as Code, cloud security controls and automation frameworks
Experience managing APIs through Infrastructure as Code
Ability to use the Python SDK for Azure to develop cloud automation solutions
Effective communication with senior stakeholders and collaboration across global, virtual teams
Sound judgement, accountability for decisions and ability to work with limited supervision
Strategic thinking, quality-focused approach and commitment to clear documentation
Ability to coach technical colleagues and support capability development
Azure and DevOps certifications, such as AZ-400, AZ-305 or a Terraform certification, are desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

An opportunity to influence enterprise-scale cloud automation across Vodafone’s global Azure environments
The ability to shape Terraform standards, cloud platform architecture and secure infrastructure delivery practices
Collaboration with specialists across Architecture, Cyber Security, FinOps and Delivery
Exposure to global cloud governance, regulatory compliance and platform engineering challenges
Opportunities to mentor technical professionals and contribute to the development of cloud and Infrastructure as Code capabilities
A role in which you can improve self-service cloud adoption, deployment reliability and operational efficiency