Senior Data Engineer - GIS

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We're Hiring! I have a fantastic opportunity for two, new Data Engineers to join our AI & Data capability at VMO2!

Fancy having exposure to and drive value from 20 billion data events per day, then we'd love to hear from you.

The successful candidates will help shape the future of data-driven innovation. Our AI & Data team is driving growth by unlocking the power of mobile network data (MND or equivalent experience) to build data monetisation opportunities. As a Data Engineer, you'll be at the heart of building scalable, production-grade data platforms and pipelines that deliver real-world impact.

Your Mission:

• Build the Data Engine: Design and optimise our MND data platform for performance, cost, and flexibility.
• Enhance Location Intelligence: Refine algorithms that infer user location and behavioural patterns.
• Be responsible for the Pipeline: Collaborate with engineers and product teams to build resilient, scalable data pipelines.
• Deliver Actionable Insights: Ensure outputs align with clients needs and deliver real customer value.
• Support and Improve: Solve technical challenges, improve methodologies, and drive continuous innovation.

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Strong Python & SQL knowledge with a deep understanding of data models such as databases and data lakes
• Confidence working with geospatial data, GIS tools, and real-time data streams and proficiency with geospatial libraries (e.g., GeoPandas, QGIS, PostGIS).
• Experience with Databricks, Spark, and Azure
• Git, and CI/CD skills
• Hands-on experience in developing, testing, and deploying complex data models and methodologies

We'd also love you to bring;

• Delivery focused, a track record of building and delivering Data Products for Clients
• Azure is preferred, but strong knowledge of AWS or GCP is good.
• An approach for actively finding opportunities and providing solutions for them through problem-solving, teamwork, and customer impact being fundamental to everything we do.

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Once you've applied the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a two-stage interview which include a mixture of technical tests and competency related questions.

This opportunity is open to all employees. However, we will be prioritising any at risk employees who meet the minimum criteria which are outlined above.

If you’ve got any burning questions or require reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please drop the recruiter a note.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.