MLOps Data Platform Engineer

Job Purpose

• The ML Ops Data Data Platform Engineer is accountable for the AIOps+DevOps (MLOps) approach to design, develop, optimise and operation of Vodafone’s VCI HW/SW landscape within budget and SLAs.

What you’ll do

• Deliver, develop and operate and optimizing ML and AI algorithms for VCI related infrastructure incl network, compute, cloud and tooling.
• Support and enable the development and operations of Machine Learning modules and solutions for all Local Markets and Group Functions
• Create and review Data platform solution designs and use cases, taking any necessary action to mitigate the impact associated with the infrastructure on/off-premises.
• Engage with the development lifecycles for monitoring, maintaining, capacity planning, availability, and performance of the Data Platform solutions against SLAs from a level two and level three support perspective
• Provide specialist support for Mission Critical Data platforms and infrastructure incl level two and level three incident and problem management
• Facilitate the technical discussions with Data Platform service providers (on/off-prem) and manage Vodafone dependencies on lifecycle management, security/audit adherence.  Ensure Vodafone is achieving the full value from its Data Platform investments. 
• Manage the design and implementation of the supporting teams (Security/Architecture) to ensure on-time delivery and budget of Data Platforms aligned to the latest strategic goals (Fiscal and technological).  
• Determine user and technical story impact on existing architecture, work processes and systems

Who you are

• Proven experience and proven track record in Data Platforms and Analytical toolstack at Enterprise scale.
• Specialist skills in:
  • Data Platform deployments on-prem and public cloud (GCP, AWS)
  • Analytical technologies both Enterprise and OpenSource e.g. (Cloudera, Teradata, Tableau, Hadoop, Neo4J).
  • Analytical techniques/models incl Machine Learning, Data Modelling and Visualisation
• At least one or more Analytical programming and scripting languages, e.g. SQL, Python, Linux

Data Driven evidenced through creativity, analysis, and problem solving skills.  utilize Data/Visualization techniques to illustrate issues and challenges.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree or technical institute certificate in Computer Science, Information Systems or other related field
• Able to demonstrate proven track record of work experience in designing, developing, deploying and / or administering Analytical solutions

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

What's in it for you

• Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year
• Charity days: 5 days/year
• Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months - working 4 days, getting paid 5
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan

Who we are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

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