AB INITIO DATA ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

Job Description

Who we are

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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About this Role

We are seeking an Ab Initio Data Engineering Specialist to design, develop and support enterprise-scale data warehouse and ETL solutions. This role involves end-to-end ownership of Ab Initio development activities—from requirements analysis and design through performance tuning and production support—ensuring high-quality, reliable and scalable data delivery aligned with business and operational needs.

What you’ll do

• Participate in design and architecture discussions for Ab Initio development projects, owning delivery from requirements capture to HLD, LLD and performance tuning
• Understand and apply ETL architecture and high-level designs in solution implementation
• Lead and contribute to new technical initiatives within the wider Ab Initio toolset
• Make informed design decisions related to performance and operational stability
• Write, debug and fine-tune Ab Initio graphs to meet functional and non-functional requirements
• Develop, debug and maintain Unix shell scripts supporting ETL execution
• Execute and monitor ETL processes in Unix and Ab Initio environments
• Create and manage project sandboxes and development environments
• Perform root cause analysis for data migration issues and implement corrective code changes
• Identify bottlenecks, optimisation opportunities and improvements within ETL and migration processes
• Manage Ab Initio code versioning, access controls and environment configurations
• Support Dev, Test and Production environments to ensure defect-free deliverables
• Perform regular health checks and housekeeping activities to minimise incidents
• Proactively support evolving business requirements and associated technologies
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve service requests and meet SLA commitments
• Work flexibly across shifts, including weekends and public holidays on a rotational basis

Who you are

• Strong expertise in data warehousing and ETL concepts
• Extensive hands-on experience with advanced Ab Initio tools and technologies
• Good working knowledge of SQL, Unix/Linux environments and scripting
• Experience creating high-level design documentation and leading end-to-end solution delivery
• Exposure to telecommunications data environments
• 3–4 years of relevant professional experience in Ab Initio development
• A graduate qualification such as B.E., B.Tech, MCA or M.Sc

Not a perfect fit?

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.

What's in it for you

• Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise data platforms supporting critical business operations
• Exposure to end-to-end data engineering lifecycle across development, testing and production
• A collaborative environment that values accountability, quality and continuous improvement
• Hands-on experience with complex data migration and optimisation initiatives

What skills you will learn

• Advanced Ab Initio performance tuning and optimisation techniques
• Stronger design and architectural skills for enterprise ETL solutions
• Improved operational support and incident prevention practices
• Enhanced collaboration and delivery skills within cross-functional teams

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.

Join Us

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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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