Deputy Manager_AI/ML Developer_Pune

Job Description

About the Role

We’re looking for an AI/ML Developer to join our Group Technology team and contribute to end‑to‑end model development, data processing, experimentation, and cloud‑based deployment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about building scalable ML solutions and working across modern engineering, cloud, and MLOps environments

What You’ll Do

• Build, train, and evaluate ML models (classification, regression, NLP)
• Work on data cleaning, preprocessing, feature engineering, and experiment tracking.
• Support testing, deployment, and documentation of AI/ML solutions in cloud environments (OCI/AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams in VCI on front‑end development, architecture, security, and cloud services.
• Contribute to building reproducible ML workflows, versioning, and CI/CD pipelines.

What We’re Looking For

Must‑Have Skills

• 3+ years of experience in software or cloud product development.
• Hands‑on ML development experience (modeling, experimentation).
• Strong proficiency in Python, NumPy, Pandas, scikit‑learn.
• Exposure to TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience working with databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Understanding of MLOps, deployment pipelines, monitoring, versioning.
• Ability to write technical documentation (HLD/LLD, model cards, logs).

Good‑to‑Have

• Knowledge of DevOps & IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible).
• Containerization (Docker) and basic Kubernetes experience.
• Familiarity with event‑driven and cloud‑native architectures.

Why Join Us

• Work on high‑impact AI initiatives that directly support Vodafone’s global products.
• Exposure to modern cloud platforms & scalable ML engineering.
• Collaborative environment with architecture, IT security, and product delivery teams

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

About VOIS

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value and enhancing quality and efficiency across 28 countries, and operating from 7 locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain and the UK.
Over 29,000 highly skilled individuals are dedicated to being Vodafone Group’s partner of choice for talent, technology, and transformation. We deliver the best services across IT, Business Intelligence Services, Customer Operations, Business Operations, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, HR Operations, and many more.
Established in 2006, VOIS has evolved into a global, multi-functional organisation, a Centre of Excellence for Intelligent Solutions focused on adding value and delivering business outcomes for Vodafone.
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About Vodafone

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're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.

Together we can.