Senior Expert Data Platforms Infrastructure | Senior Expert Data Platforms Infrastructure (m/w/d)

Vodafone GmbH

Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Jan 13, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This Senior Expert role is pivotal in managing the entire lifecycle, build, and operation of critical Data Platforms and infrastructure, specifically supporting Data Warehouse and Big Data applications. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating detailed technical solution designs for complex cloud architectures across Google Cloud, AWS, and private Cloud environments, ensuring operational excellence, security, and cost optimization. A significant component of the role involves leading and guiding junior and offshore colleagues in development and operations, defining crucial Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Operational Level Agreements (OLAs), and driving continuous automation and process optimization initiatives. Candidates must hold a degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or Data Science and possess a minimum of five years of practical experience in DW/Big Data infrastructure. Mandatory requirements include a Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification and other advanced security or networking cloud certifications, coupled with fluent English skills (B2 level). This position offers the opportunity to shape Vodafone's data strategy using cutting-edge cloud technologies in a flexible environment.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or comparable qualification. Mandatory: Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification and additional advanced certifications (e.g., Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Network Engineer, Security Operations Engineer, or comparable AWS certifications).

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of practical experience in operating or developing infrastructure for Data Warehouse / Big Data applications
  • Professional experience leading and guiding junior and offshore colleagues
  • Professional experience defining and managing SLAs and OLAs

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Position based in Düsseldorf, Germany. Must be able to work full-time or near full-time part-time (minimum 30 hours).