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Assistant Manager_GCP Data Engineer_Pune

Aggregate function:  Shared Services
Business Area:  Technology _VOIS
Posting Country:  India
Date Posted:  8 Jan 2026
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

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.

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 skilled Big Data Engineer to design, build, and manage data ingestion and processing applications on Google Cloud. The role involves working with technologies such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Composer, Cloud Storage, and Dataproc, while ensuring optimal performance and scalability. You will also contribute to real-time data processing systems, containerisation, and modern DevOps practices, supporting machine learning applications and MLOps industrialisation.

What you will do

  • Design, build, and manage Big Data ingestion and processing applications on Google Cloud using BigQuery, Dataflow, Composer, Cloud Storage, and Dataproc.
  • Optimise performance and analyse distributed computing tools such as Spark and Apache Beam (Dataflow).
  • Develop cloud-optimised solutions for machine learning applications.
  • Build real-time data processing systems using Kafka, Pub/Sub, Spark Streaming, or similar technologies.
  • Manage the development lifecycle for agile software projects.
  • Convert proof-of-concept machine learning models into production-ready solutions (MLOps).
  • Deliver customer-oriented solutions in a timely and collaborative manner.
  • Proactively plan and manage dependencies across projects.
  • Implement robust solutions in test and production environments.

Who you are

  • Professional Google Cloud Data Engineer certification.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills for impact analysis and root cause identification.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging with business, technical, and project stakeholders.
  • Good understanding of Big Data and Data Science ecosystems.
  • 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in building and deploying containers using Swarm/Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of container concepts, including creating lean and secure images.
  • Familiarity with modern DevOps pipelines.
  • Experience with streaming data pipelines using Kafka or Pub/Sub (Kafka experience is mandatory).
Desired:
  • Telecommunications industry experience.
  • Exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, Jira, and Confluence.
  • Certified Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer.
  • Graduate or Postgraduate in a technical stream (Engineering preferred).

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 cutting-edge Big Data and cloud technologies.
  • Exposure to real-time data processing and machine learning applications.
  • Collaborative work environment with global teams.
  • Career growth through continuous learning and certification opportunities.

What skills you will learn

  • Advanced Google Cloud Platform services and optimisation techniques.
  • MLOps practices for deploying machine learning models at scale.
  • Real-time data streaming technologies like Kafka and Pub/Sub.
  • Containerisation and orchestration using Kubernetes.
  • Modern DevOps and CI/CD pipeline management.

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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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