Senior Data Engineer
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 GCP Data Engineer to design, build, and operationalise cloud-based data processing solutions within the Software Engineering – BIBDA function. Based in Pune, this role focuses on translating high-level architectural designs into robust low-level implementations, developing scalable data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform, and acting as a subject matter expert within the team while contributing to engineering excellence across projects.
What you’ll do
- Prepare low-level designs (LLD) aligned to high-level designs (HLD) defined by the project architect.
- Build, deploy, and operationalise data processing systems in line with approved designs.
- Develop and optimise data pipelines using GCP services such as BigQuery and Airflow.
- Apply standard and innovative cloud data pipeline patterns, working effectively within product constraints.
- Act as a subject matter expert in GCP data engineering, supporting and mentoring junior team members.
- Demonstrate continuous learning and apply new skills and technologies in day-to-day delivery.
- Manage small teams or projects end-to-end, from build through to closure, when required.
- Contribute to organisational improvements through process adoption, resource optimisation, and tooling enhancements.
- Actively contribute technical expertise to internal guilds and communities of practice.
Who you are
- Strong proficiency in SQL and data modelling concepts.
- Hands-on experience with the GCP ecosystem, including BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Looker, and related services.
- Practical experience with DBT, including model development, Jinja templating, and lineage generation.
- Solid understanding and implementation experience of Data Vault 2.0 concepts on cloud data warehouses.
- Around 6+ years of overall industry experience, with at least 2–4 years working on GCP, DBT, and Data Vault 2.0.
- Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer certification is an advantage.
- Holds a recognised qualification such as B.E./B.Tech, BCA/MCA, or BSc/MSc in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- Demonstrates strong collaboration, problem-solving, and knowledge-sharing behaviours.
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 opportun
What's in it for you
- Opportunity to work on enterprise-scale data platforms within a global organisation.
- Exposure to modern cloud data engineering practices and tools on Google Cloud Platform.
- A collaborative environment that values knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and quality delivery.
- The chance to contribute beyond projects through guilds, process improvements, and tooling initiatives.
What skills you will learn
- Advanced application of GCP services for large-scale data engineering solutions.
- Practical optimisation techniques for cloud-based data pipelines and workflows.
- Deeper expertise in DBT, Data Vault 2.0, and modern data architecture patterns.
- Leadership and mentoring skills through SME responsibilities and small project ownership.
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