Senior Software Engineer (Python) - VOIS

Who we are

VOIS (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.
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About this Role

We are seeking a Backend AI Automation Engineer to design and deliver next-generation automation solutions enhanced by Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI. This role focuses on building Python-driven, cloud-native automation systems, integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), APIs, and enterprise platforms to solve complex business challenges at scale. The successful candidate will contribute to automation architecture, accelerate AI adoption, and ensure solutions are secure, resilient, scalable, and production-ready.

What you’ll do

• Architect, develop, and optimise Python-based backend solutions with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Design and implement AI-enabled automation solutions that combine traditional automation approaches with Generative AI and LLM capabilities.
• Build, secure, and maintain reusable APIs to support seamless integration across enterprise platforms and business systems.
• Collaborate with local market AI developers and cross-functional stakeholders to create effective AI-driven automation architectures.
• Apply robust system design principles to deliver modular, scalable, and sustainable solutions.
• Leverage enterprise automation and orchestration tools to automate workflows and integrate AI capabilities into business processes.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members while promoting engineering best practices.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, contributing to innovation initiatives and technical roadmaps across AI, cloud, and automation domains.

Who you are

• Experienced in Python development with 3 to 6 years of hands-on experience building automation solutions and AI-enabled services.
• Skilled in working with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, and inference optimisation.
• Proficient in designing, building, and integrating APIs within enterprise and cloud environments.
• Experienced in developing cloud-native applications using AWS and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong knowledge of modern Python frameworks such as FastAPI and LangChain.
• Solid understanding of cloud architecture, distributed systems, scalability, and software design patterns.
• Experience with automation and orchestration platforms is advantageous.
• Skilled at communicating effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems through collaborative and innovative approaches.
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or guiding other engineers and contributing to technical initiatives is highly valued.

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 large-scale AI and Generative AI transformation initiatives.
• Exposure to modern cloud-native architectures and enterprise-grade automation platforms.
• Collaboration with global and local AI specialists across Vodafone markets.
• Ability to influence technical direction and contribute to innovative automation strategies.
• Opportunities to mentor others and expand technical leadership capabilities.
• Experience delivering impactful solutions that improve business efficiency and customer outcomes.

What skills you will learn

• Advanced AI and Generative AI solution design and implementation.
• Enterprise-scale LLM integration, optimisation, and governance practices.
• Cloud-native architecture patterns across AWS and GCP environments.
• API-first design principles and enterprise integration strategies.
• End-to-end automation architecture and workflow orchestration techniques.
• Scalable backend engineering, system reliability, and platform design best practices.
• Technical leadership, stakeholder management, and innovation planning skills.

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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