TERADATA VANTAGE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (GCP)

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 Teradata Vantage Database Administrator with GCP expertise to provide end-to-end operational support for enterprise data platforms within Vodafone Business. This role focuses on database health, performance optimisation, deployment support, incident management and on-call operations in a production environment, ensuring stability, security and service continuity for critical business systems.

What you’ll do

• Perform regular database health checks and troubleshoot issues in Teradata Vantage running on GCP production environments
• Provide deployment support for new and enhanced applications, ensuring smooth and efficient releases
• Monitor and troubleshoot daily and weekly database backups to ensure data integrity and recoverability
• Continuously monitor and improve database performance to maintain optimal system operations
• Support BSS releases and server/database patch upgrades to ensure system stability and security compliance
• Manage database housekeeping activities including permanent and spool space management, table maintenance and multi-value compression
• Support certificate configuration and patching activities on database servers
• Manage incidents and service requests by updating Remedy tickets, ensuring SLA adherence and clear stakeholder communication
• Provide on-call support for batch operations during nights and weekends to minimise downtime
• Identify opportunities for performance tuning, automation and process innovation to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency
• Participate in scrum ceremonies, weekly reviews and ad-hoc stakeholder meetings

Who you are

• You have more than 5 years of relevant experience as a Teradata Vantage DBA, including DevOps exposure
• You possess strong technical expertise in Teradata Vantage, GCP, Unix, SQL and Control-M
• You have experience working with cloud platforms and CI/CD pipelines
• You demonstrate strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• You are comfortable working in on-call support models, including night and weekend coverage
• You apply ITIL practices and are familiar with automation tools and job scheduling solutions
• You communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• You show a high level of ownership, attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• You are capable of mentoring colleagues and contributing positively to team capability building

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, business-critical data platforms within Vodafone Business
• Exposure to Teradata Vantage on cloud environments with a strong focus on GCP
• Hands-on involvement in performance tuning, automation and modern DBA practices
• A collaborative environment that values reliability, ownership and continuous improvement

What skills you will learn

• Advanced optimisation and performance tuning techniques for Teradata Vantage on GCP
• Deeper understanding of cloud-based database operations and DevOps integration
• Practical application of automation and innovation in DBA workflows
• Enhanced incident management and service reliability practices aligned to enterprise SLAs

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.

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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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