DATA ENGINEER - GCP, PYTHON & BIGQUERY - VOIS

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 a Data Engineer with strong expertise in GCP, BigQuery, SQL and data warehousing concepts to support enterprise‑scale analytics solutions within VOIS Technology (TSSW). This role blends hands‑on technical delivery with cloud‑native engineering practices, enabling the development, optimisation and support of data platforms that process large and complex datasets. The role is part of the Data & Analytics Shared Services function and contributes to critical global initiatives such as the Nucleus Portugal programme.

What you’ll do

• Design, develop and debug complex SQL and PL/SQL queries in GCP BigQuery.
• Build and maintain cloud‑based data infrastructure using Google Cloud services such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, App Engine and Cloud Run.
• Collaborate closely with data engineers and analytics teams to process and optimise large‑scale datasets.
• Ensure best practices for performance, security, scalability and reliability of cloud‑native data applications.
• Write unit tests and technical documentation to ensure long‑term maintainability and code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production cloud environments with a proactive and structured approach.
• Apply data warehousing principles and data processing frameworks to support analytical and reporting use cases.

Who you are

• 5–8 years of relevant professional experience in data engineering or cloud data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL, with hands‑on experience using GCP BigQuery.
• Practical experience with GCP components such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Data Fusion, Cloud Functions, App Engine or Cloud Run.
• Working knowledge of Python and cloud‑native development concepts.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Graduate or post‑graduate qualification in a technical discipline, preferably Engineering or Computer Science.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in global, distributed teams and adapt to a changing environment.

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, cloud‑native data platforms within a global organisation.
• Exposure to advanced GCP services and enterprise data engineering practices.
• Collaboration with experienced data and analytics professionals across international teams.
• A role that combines hands‑on technical delivery with meaningful business impact.
• A supportive environment aligned to the Vodafone Way, encouraging innovation, simplicity and continuous improvement.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced optimisation and performance tuning techniques in GCP BigQuery.
• Practical application of cloud‑native data engineering patterns and architectures.
• Deeper understanding of enterprise data warehousing and analytics ecosystems.
• Improved stakeholder communication and collaboration within global delivery models.
• Enhanced troubleshooting and production support capabilities in cloud environments.

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

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