Sr. Big Data Cloud Engineer

Job Description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

1. Global Data Engineering & Solution DesignDesign, implement, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using GCP services (Dataflow, BigQuery, Cloud Composer, Cloud Functions).Ensure pipelines adhere to global architectural standards and follow best practices for reusability, maintainability, and performance.Work with international data engineering teams to harmonize approaches, ensure platform consistency, and align with global technology roadmaps.

2. Cloud Infrastructure Management (GCP)Develop, manage, and optimize cloud-native data infrastructures using BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub and Dataflow.Contribute to global cloud automation practices using Terraform, ensuring consistent deployments across multiple regions.3. Data Quality, Governance & SecurityImplement standardized data quality frameworks, validation rules, and monitoring dashboards to maintain high-quality datasets used across international business units.Ensure compliance with global data protection policies (e.g., GDPR) and internal security standards.Collaborate with cybersecurity and governance teams to maintain consistent IAM policies, encryption practices, and audit readiness.

4. Cross-Functional & Cross-Regional CollaborationPartner with global Data Science, Analytics, and Product teams to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.Communicate effectively with stakeholders from different countries and cultural backgrounds.Contribute to documentation, knowledge-sharing sessions, and global community-of-practice initiatives.

Who you are

• You hold a university degree in IT or another technical field.
• You bring 5–10 years of hands‑on data engineering experience in large‑scale enterprise environments.
• You have 2–5 years of practical experience working with Google Cloud Platform.
• You are confident in designing and optimizing big‑data processing systems such as Spark, Dataflow, Beam, or Kafka.

Technical Skills

• Advanced SQL knowledge and experience with enterprise databases (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle).
• Strong working experience with GCP services including BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Cloud Composer, and Cloud Functions.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipelines, cloud‑native DevOps practices, and Git workflows.
• Solid background in Infrastructure‑as‑Code using Terraform and Packer in enterprise environments.

Soft Skills & Global Mindset

• Able to collaborate effectively within distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Excellent communication skills in English; other languages are an advantage.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and ability to operate independently in a global matrix organization.High adaptability, cultural awareness, and ease in working with diverse stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Google Cloud certifications such as Professional Data Engineer or Cloud Architect.
• Exposure to global ML/AI pipelines using Vertex AI or TensorFlow.
• Experience in multinational corporations or large‑scale digital transformation initiatives.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Hybrid working regime 2 days from the office, 3 days remote• Special discounts for Vodafone employees, Friends & Family offers• Demo telephone subscription - unlimited (voice and data)• Voucher for the purchase of a mobile phone• Medical subscription to a top private clinic & other medical benefits• Insurance for hospitalization and surgical interventions• Life insurance• Meal tickets• Bookster subscription• Participation in development programs and challenging projects in the leadership area• Access to internal Wellbeing & Recognition events• Extra vacation days (for seniority, special events, volunteering)• You will benefit from specializations in your field of activity, through programs based on modern training methods and systems

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.

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