GCP Data Engineer

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 GCP Data Engineer who will design, build, and operationalise cloud‑based data processing systems within the Software Engineering – BIBDA function. The individual will work extensively with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, Spark frameworks, and cloud‑native tooling to deliver reliable, efficient, and high‑quality data pipelines. This role is suitable for individuals with demonstrated experience in BigQuery, Data Fusion, Dataproc, and programming languages such as Python or Java.

What you’ll do

• Build and operationalise data processing systems based on low‑level design requirements.
• Apply strong working knowledge of the Spark framework and hands‑on experience with Dataproc; familiarity with Dataflow is advantageous.
• Use GCP Data Fusion, BigQuery, Airflow, and related tools to support optimised and scalable development approaches.
• Apply cloud‑based data pipeline patterns and propose innovative solutions to navigate platform constraints.
• Design, test, and maintain data pipelines aligned with data modelling, data warehousing, and industry‑standard data manipulation techniques.
• Design, develop, and maintain programmes written in Python, Spark, Scala, Java, or related technologies.
• Contribute to organisational improvements through process adoption, resource optimisation, and the use of tools that enhance productivity and quality.
• Recommend approaches to improve data reliability, operational efficiency, and overall solution quality.

Who you are

• Experienced in GCP tools including BigQuery, Data Fusion, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, Workflows, and Cloud Scheduler.
• Skilled in programming languages such as Python, Spark, PySpark, or Java.
• Knowledgeable in Apache Airflow, GCP Dataproc clusters, and Dataflow.
• Possess 2–4 years of overall experience, with at least 2–3 years working on cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
• Preferably certified as a Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer.
• Hold a technical qualification such as B.E./B.Tech, BCA/MCA, or BSc/MSc in Computer Science.

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.

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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