Description
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.

Job Responsibility

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.

Skills
Data ModellingData Analytics and InsightsData Management and TransformationImplementation and IntegrationCodingSoftware EngineeringAutomation and Robotics_2024Testing and EvaluationAI - Deep and Machine Learning and ARCritical ThinkingComplexity ManagementCommunicationData VisualisationApplied Mathematics and StatisticsBusiness and Commercial Acumen

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