Who we areVOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation.As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability.We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.#VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture
About This Role
We are seeking a Senior Ab Initio Developer to lead and deliver high-performance ETL solutions across multiple projects. This role involves designing and implementing robust data integration processes, managing environments, and ensuring compliance with best practices. You will work on complex data migration, performance tuning, and automation initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.What you will do
- Design and develop ETL solutions using Ab Initio, including high-level and low-level design.
- Lead technical initiatives within Ab Initio toolset (Conduct>IT, DQ Framework, PDL, Metadata Management).
- Write, debug, and optimise Ab Initio graphs and Unix Shell scripts.
- Manage project sandboxes, version control, and access management.
- Perform root cause analysis for data migration issues and implement fixes.
- Support ad-hoc data extract requests and optimise migration processes.
- Ensure defect-free deliverables and compliance with SLA parameters.
- Monitor system health and perform housekeeping to prevent incidents.
- Collaborate with other teams for issue resolution and process improvements.
- Provide on-call support and work in UK shift hours (12:30 PM – 8:30 PM IST), including weekends and holidays on rotation.
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in Ab Initio development with exposure to production support and development projects.
- Expertise in data analysis, database design, and ETL architecture.
- Strong knowledge of Ab Initio standards, EME structure, versioning, and best practices.
- Proficient in Unix, Shell scripting, and Oracle.
- Experience in managing large projects and delivering end-to-end solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working in diverse teams.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting abilities.
- Flexible, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Desirable: DevOps, Data Warehousing, BI, ITIL concepts, and telecom domain knowledge.
Not a Perfect Fit?
Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.What’s in it for you
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge ETL technologies and large-scale data projects.
- Exposure to global environments and cross-functional collaboration.
- Career growth through technical leadership and innovation.
- Flexible working arrangements and inclusive culture.
What Skills You Will Learn
- Advanced Ab Initio capabilities including Conduct>IT and Metadata Management.
- Performance tuning and optimisation for large-scale ETL processes.
- DevOps practices and automation techniques.
- ITIL-based service management and telecom domain insights.
VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment
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