Senior Expert Cloud Data Engineer
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Requirements
- Successfully completed degree in (Business) Informatics, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a comparable qualification.
- At least five years of practical experience in big data or cloud development.
- Certification as a Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer and further in-depth certifications, e.g., as Cloud Architect or Machine Learning Engineer (or comparable AWS certifications).
- Very good knowledge of a cloud platform (Google Cloud Platform or AWS).
- In-depth experience with serverless infrastructures and the setup and operation of Docker containers and container orchestration solutions such as Kubernetes, Podman, or Minikube.
- Very good written and spoken English skills (B2 according to GER).
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🏠 Cost of Living in Düsseldorf
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Strong savings potential: You could save €2,103 monthly, which is €25,236 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Düsseldorf. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €78,798 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
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📍 Life in Düsseldorf
About Düsseldorf
- •International business hub
- •Strong advertising and fashion industries
Climate
- •Temperate oceanic climate
- •Mild winters
- •Warm summers
Safety
- •Generally safe
- •Some pickpocketing in tourist areas
Healthcare
- •University hospital
- •Many private clinics
Culture
- •Art galleries and museums
- •Japanese cultural center
Nightlife
- •Famous Altstadt (longest bar in the world)
- •Altbier culture
Recreation
- •Rhine promenade
- •Parks and gardens
Cost of Living
- •Expensive city
- •High rents in central areas
Part of Collections
German subsidiary of Vodafone Group plc and Germany's second-largest telecommunications operator. Vodafone GmbH serves over 50 million mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and TV customers in Germany through the Vodafone and Vodafone Business brands. Following the integration of Kabel Deutschland (acquired 2013) and Unitymedia (acquired 2019), the company operates the country's largest cable-based gigabit network with more than 24 million homes passed. Portfolio spans consumer mobile, 5G, fixed broadband (cable & fiber), IPTV, IoT, and B2B managed connectivity. Headquartered in Düsseldorf at the Vodafone Campus, with additional major sites in Unterföhring, Eschborn, Ratingen, and Kiel.
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