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Data Engineering Specialist - VOIS

Aggregate function:  Shared Services
Business Area:  Technology _VOIS
Posting Country:  India
Date Posted:  12 Mar 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 an experienced Data Engineering Specialist with strong hands-on expertise in Databricks on GCP, Python-based data engineering, and Spark processing. The individual will design, build, and optimise large-scale data pipelines across the GCP ecosystem, applying robust engineering practices, data quality frameworks, and cost-optimised solutions.

What you will do

  • Design and build data pipelines on GCP using Databricks (Delta Lake and Unity Catalog) for orchestration, Dataproc for Spark execution, supporting both ETL/ELT and feature engineering workloads.
  • Engineer declarative, modular, and reusable pipelines in Python, following configuration-as-code principles and CI/CD practices including Git-based promotion, testing, and deployment.
  • Implement and maintain data quality and observability practices using validation frameworks, logging, metrics, and alerts.
  • Optimise pipeline performance, reliability, and cost through techniques such as cluster sizing, auto-termination, Z-ordering, caching, and partitioning strategies.
  • Apply robust error handling, parameterisation, and triggers within Cloud Data Fusion pipelines.
  • Ensure operational excellence by maintaining monitoring, performance tuning, and continuous improvements across data products and workloads.

Who you are

  • Strong expertise in Databricks on GCP including Delta Lake, notebooks/jobs, Unity Catalog, and cluster policies.
  • Experienced in Cloud Data Fusion design, including pipeline management, error handling, and orchestration.
  • Skilled in Dataproc Spark with experience building PySpark jobs, configuring ephemeral clusters, and handling initialisation actions.
  • Proficient in Python for data engineering including packaging, unit testing, type hints, and linting.
  • Strong SQL skills, specifically with BigQuery including performance tuning, partitioning, and clustering.
  • Familiar with GCP services such as Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer/Airflow.
  • Holds a qualification such as B.E., B.Tech, BCA, MCA, BSc, or MSc in Computer Science or a related field.

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

  • The opportunity to build and scale data solutions using leading GCP and Databricks technologies.
  • Exposure to enterprise-level CI/CD, observability, and configuration-as-code practices.
  • A collaborative environment where innovation, continuous learning, and technical excellence are encouraged.
  • The chance to contribute to high-impact global data platforms.

What skills you will learn

  • Advanced Databricks engineering practices including Unity Catalog governance and optimisation strategies.
  • Modern data observability approaches, including automation of quality checks and monitoring dashboards.
  • Scalable pipeline design patterns across GCP and hybrid orchestration layers.
  • Enhanced Python engineering skills through best practices in testing, packaging, linting, and code automation.

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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