What You'll Do
The Data Engineer is a software engineer specialised in data solutions, including technologies to use and scalability of different solutions.Typically reports to the Chapter Lead.
Who You Are
- Designs, constructs, installs, tests and maintains highly scalable data management systems, to business requirements and industry practices through the application of data modelling, data warehousing and data manipulation techniques and standards;
- Builds and deploys individual datasets for further modeling based on commercial and/or analytical requirements by extracting, loading and transforming data from different sources;
- Supports integration of new data sources (e.g. batch and streaming) into shared data environment (e.g. EDW, Big Data Platform, etc.);
- Builds high-performance algorithms, prototypes, predictive models and proof of concepts, translating business requirements into concrete data engineering tasks;
- Researches opportunities for data acquisition and new uses for existing data;
- Develops data set processes for data modelling, mining and production;
- Integrates new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures;
- Creates custom software components and analytics applications;
- Employs a variety of languages and tools (e.g. scripting languages) to marry systems together;
- Installs and updates disaster recovery procedures;
- Recommends ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality;
- Collaborates with data architects, modellers and IT team members on project goals;
- Designs, develops and maintains programmes (e.g. written in Python, Scala, Java);
- Designs, creates and maintains reports and dashboards.
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.
What's In It For You
We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.
Who We Are
You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.
As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, 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.
Together we can.
