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Senior Data Engineer - GCP - VOIS

Aggregate function:  Shared Services
Business Area:  Technology _VOIS
Posting Country:  India
Date Posted:  12 Nov 2025
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 highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our Software Engineering team in Pune. This role involves designing and operationalising data processing systems, mentoring junior team members, and contributing to technical excellence across projects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cloud data engineering, particularly with GCP BigQuery and Airflow, and a passion for continuous learning and innovation.

What you’ll do

  • Translate high-level designs into detailed low-level designs for data engineering solutions.
  • Build and operationalise data processing systems aligned with project architecture.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of GCP BigQuery and Airflow to optimise development workflows.
  • Identify and implement cloud-native data pipeline patterns, overcoming platform limitations creatively.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in GCP Data Engineering, mentoring junior colleagues.
  • Lead small teams or projects from initiation to closure when required.
  • Drive process improvements, resource optimisation, and tool adoption to enhance delivery quality.
  • Contribute technical expertise to internal Guilds and collaborative forums.

Who you are

  • Proven experience with GCP suite, especially BigQuery.
  • Prior exposure to MPP databases such as Teradata and PostgreSQL.
  • Hands-on experience with Apache Airflow or Cloud Composer for job scheduling.
  • Minimum 8 years of overall experience, with at least 4 years in cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure).
  • Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer (preferred).
  • Holds a degree in Computer Science or related field (B.E./B.Tech, BCA/MCA, BSc/MSc).
  • Demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and applying new technologies.
  • Committed to delivering defect-free development and timely task completion.

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 cloud technologies and data platforms.
  • Exposure to cross-functional teams and global projects.
  • A collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Chance to lead initiatives and contribute to organisational transformation.

What Skills you will learn

  • Advanced cloud-native data engineering practices.
  • Scalable data pipeline design and optimisation.
  • Leadership and mentoring capabilities in technical teams.
  • Agile project delivery and process enhancement techniques.

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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