Data Engineer applicants have rated the interview process at Vodafone with 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Data Engineer roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Vodafone overall takes an average of 27 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Vodafone as a Data Engineer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 50%
Phone interview: 50%
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I applied online. I interviewed at Vodafone (Poona) in May 2025
Interview
A rigorous, multi-round process focusing on SQL, Python, Big Data (Spark), and system design, covering ETL pipelines and cloud infrastructure. It balanced technical coding, data modeling, and behavioral scenarios to evaluate problem-solving skills.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Vodafone (Milano) in Apr 2025
Interview
First an HR screening, followed by a very blend technical interview, where they asked simple theoretical questions. Overall, the experience was positive with a relaxed and chill atmosphere throughout the process.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What's the difference between SQL and NoSQL technologies
vodafone discover- data intelligence track
first phase: numerical and visual pattern iq test, prerecorded interview questions
second phase: group discussion :A common selection technique used to assess candidates’ collaboration, business acumen & social skills, through providing a case/task requiring the entire group to work together.
third phase: technical interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You have been asked to join a project team who have been tasked with creating new, innovative
ideasfor Vodafone to further advance our youth customer engagement by using Technology.
You will be presented with information on our vision, current customer journeys, the youth
segment and some considerations.
Once you have reviewed the information provided, you are asked to individually come up with at
least 2 ideas to improve Vodafone’s customer journey using technology. You are then asked to
discussthese with the team and come to an agreement on the following points:
• 3 ideasfor enhancing Vodafone’s customer journey using technology, outlining what
problem they address and the priority of each (which idea is to be developed first, second
and third)
• How the idea is different to what Vodafone currently do
• How your ideas will appeal to Vodafone’s youth segment
• An appropriate channel to pilot the idea, with proof of concept and what steps you’d take
to roll it out
• How you would iterate the solutions over time
• Any limitations or challenges you expect