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 focuses on the end-to-end lifecycle management of Data Platforms and processes, specifically within Data Warehouse and Big Data environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and operating these platforms, leading junior colleagues (on- and offshore), and ensuring optimal performance regarding operability, security, cost, runtime, and stability. Key responsibilities include designing technical solutions for complex platform and data architectures in multi-cloud environments (Google, AWS, private Cloud), supporting offshore operations (Unix, Kubernetes, SQL, Python, Monitoring Tools), and defining SLAs/OLAs. This position requires proactive identification of automation and process optimization potential, independent development of implementation proposals, and leading workshops with various teams to ensure compliance and operability. This is an attractive opportunity for a seasoned professional with deep expertise in cloud-based data infrastructure and a commitment to continuous optimization.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or comparable qualification. Certification as a Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer. Advanced certifications such as Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Network Engineer, or Security Operations Engineer (or comparable certifications on AWS).

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of practical experience in the operation or development of infrastructure for Data Warehouse / Big Data applications
  • Leadership experience guiding junior colleagues (on- and offshore)
  • Professional experience in defining and implementing SLA/OLA

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to work in Düsseldorf. Position can be full-time or near full-time part-time (minimum 30 hours).