Big Data Specialist (Java)
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.
About this Role
We are seeking a Big Data System Specialist to join our Product Engineering team in Bucharest. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in data streaming, ETL processes, and infrastructure management. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust data movement systems, ensuring their performance, availability, and security. The position also involves providing advanced support, contributing to automation initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.
What you will do
- Deliver Level 2 and Level 3 support for data movement applications, clusters, and dataflows.
- Design, configure, and implement data movement solutions at application, OS, and cluster levels.
- Develop and maintain real-time and batch data streaming pipelines.
- Build and manage data connectors tailored to business requirements.
- Monitor and maintain infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability.
- Conduct root-cause analysis and propose effective solutions for technical issues.
- Support transformation and technology refresh programmes to enhance service quality.
- Drive automation and standardisation to simplify recurring tasks and improve delivery.
- Share knowledge and maintain comprehensive documentation and operational runbooks.
- Participate in on-call rotations and be available for exceptional support needs.
- Respond to additional technical or business requests from the team leader.
Who you are
- Enthusiastic about continuous learning and skill development.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Organised and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Results-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
- Comfortable working in distributed and remote teams.
- Able to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Skilled in creating detailed technical documentation.
- Committed to enhancing customer experience through a service-oriented approach.
- Technical expertise in:
- Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, or NiFi (installation, configuration, deployment).
- Java programming.
- System administration (RHEL or similar).
- Cloud services and general security principles.
- Scripting languages and databases.
- Container orchestration (preferably Kubernetes).
- Certifications (nice to have):
- CCAAK / CTAK or equivalent.
- Java SE Oracle Certified Associate/Professional.
- RHCSA or equivalent.
Not a Perfect Fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All 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 apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
Sounds like the perfect job? We’ve got even more to offer:
• Work from Home – hybrid approach
• Medical and dental services
• Life and hospitalization insurance
• Dedicated employee phone subscription
• Special discounts for gyms and retailers
• Annual Company Bonus
• Ongoing Education – we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills
• You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology
• Getting in on the ground floor of a technology changing company
• Flexible Vacation – Take time off when you need it, we trust you
• Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leave
We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in.
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