Big Data Solution Manager

Vodafone Group; Fatih; Hybrid; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international telecommunications company based in Turkey is looking for a Big Data Engineering Manager to lead data-driven projects. Responsibilities include managing a team of engineers, coordinating with vendors, and developing data strategies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in tech, with a strong background in big data solutions and team management. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement and a range of flexible benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Program

Hybrid working kit

Ergonomic kit allowance

Digital meal voucher

Flexible transportation allowance

Employee assistance hotline

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years overall experience in data-driven solutions.
• 5+ years experience managing applications in a data lakehouse ecosystem.
• Proven experience in leading technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of big data engineers overseeing task allocation.
• Develop strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
• Design high-performance applications for data processing.

Skills

Team management

Big data solutions

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Data quality management

Education

BS degree in a technology-related field

Tools

Spark

Kafka

Python

SQL

Linux

Job description

Overview

Join Vodafone. We’re shaping the future of connectivity for our customers and for everyone who joins our team. You’ll be part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career while balancing work and life, Vodafone offers opportunities to belong and make a real impact.

What you’ll do

• Team and Project Management – Directly manage a team of big data engineers, overseeing task allocation, performance evaluation, and career development.
• Vendor coordination – Coordinate with external service providers, manage contracts, and evaluate vendor performance.
• Resource planning and budgeting – Own resource planning, budget forecasting, and monitoring for Big Data projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
• Strategy and Technical Roadmap – Define Big Data solution strategies aligned with organizational objectives and develop a clear roadmap.
• Architecture and design – Actively contribute to data architecture and solution designs, ensuring technical accuracy and feasibility.
• Data Processing and Application Engineering – Design and deliver high-performance, stable applications to process petabyte-scale data workloads; implement real-time data streaming and processing solutions, building systems integrated with business applications.
• Data Quality, Security and Management – Develop and manage pipelines to source, transform, validate, and prepare datasets for analytics and machine learning; enforce data quality, cataloging, metadata management, and data security across platforms.
• Stakeholder and Communication Management – Maintain continuous communication with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency on progress, risks, and deliverables; identify risks and issues and design mitigation plans.

Who you are

• BS degree or higher in a technology-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems, Engineering).
• Minimum 10+ years overall experience in building and leading data-driven solutions and frameworks.
• Minimum 5+ years experience in designing, building, managing, and leading applications to process large volumes of data in a data lakehouse ecosystem (e.g., Spark, Hive/Impala, HBase, Yarn, iceberg, trino).
• Strong software development experience in Python, Java, or Scala (other programming languages are a plus).
• Experience building real-time data processing systems using Spark Streaming, Kafka, Flink, Storm, or similar technologies.
• Experience with relational database modeling and processing (SQL, Postgres, Oracle, MySQL).
• Experience with distributed technologies like Cassandra, Solr/Elasticsearch, Flume, or similar systems.
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and related operational concepts.
• Experience with workflow and pipeline management tools (Apache Airflow, Luigi, NiFi) is desirable.
• Practical experience with Machine Learning, Deep Learning, or AI-based analytics frameworks is a plus.
• Proven ability to build end-to-end applications leveraging large volumes of operational data to produce actionable insights.
• Knowledge of Cloud and hybrid deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of data quality, data governance, and security principles.
• Exposure to Telco business domain or similar large-scale operational environments is preferred.
• Proven experience managing technical teams of 5+ members, including recruitment, performance management, and career development.
• Experience in budget management, resource planning, and capacity forecasting for multiple projects.
• Experience leading complex technical projects across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with functional, budgetary, and timeline goals.
• Ability to manage daily operations, project deliverables, and overall platform lifecycle.
• Strong coordination with multiple stakeholders, steering committees, and executive leadership for critical decision-making.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and external service providers to deliver project objectives.
• Ability to implement agile methodologies and coordinate cross-functional teams for efficient delivery.
• Familiarity with corporate IT governance standards and implementation recommendations (e.g., Vodafone Group or similar large enterprise environment).

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

• Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program
• Hybrid working kit
• Ergonomic kit allowance
• Digital meal voucher
• Flexible transportation allowance
• Employee assistance hotline & counselling
• Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
• Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services

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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 are committed to increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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