Data Governance Engineer (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 Governance Engineer to join our Digital Network Solutions and Insights team. This role is pivotal in supporting the Governance Lead and acting as a key contact for data cataloguing, metadata management, data governance, and data quality. The individual will be responsible for modelling, implementing, and configuring Vodafone’s Data Catalogue (Collibra), ensuring compliance with global and local policies. The role involves collaboration with Privacy and Security teams, Data Stewards, and Data Owners across Group and Local Markets, contributing to metadata integration, standardisation, and automation.

What you’ll do

• Maintain and evolve the Data Cataloguing solution (Collibra) for Networks’ Data and Data Products.
• Ensure compliance with Data Governance Policies by embedding governance and design principles.
• Support the implementation of best practices in data cataloguing, governance, quality, and modelling.
• Establish automated processes for metadata and data integration.
• Promote risk mitigation practices to protect Vodafone data and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Foster a culture of data governance and quality across engineering disciplines.

Who you are

• Engineering or Computer Science graduate, or equivalent hands-on experience in data manipulation.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in data governance or data management.
• Proficient in data cataloguing tools (Collibra preferred; Google Data Catalogue is a plus).
• Knowledge of governance models, metadata management, and telecommunications networks.
• Experience with cloud data management techniques, ideally on GCP.
• Previous exposure to data architecture is advantageous.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while exercising independent judgement.

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 a centralised Big Data programme impacting all Local Markets.
• Exposure to global privacy and security standards and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Contribution to strategic process definition and data quality monitoring mechanisms.
• Influence on customer service improvements through productised data deliverables.
• A role that balances individual thinking with team support and guidance.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced data governance and cataloguing practices using Collibra.
• Integration of metadata and lineage information across complex network systems.
• Strategic process design in collaboration with privacy and security stakeholders.
• Application of data quality and compliance frameworks in a global telecom environment.
• Cross-market collaboration and stakeholder engagement in a data-driven context.

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, 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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