Senior AI & Automation Engineer (VOIS)

Job description

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. #VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role We are seeking a Senior Software & Automation Engineer to design, develop and implement automation, AI and machine learning solutions that transform manual processes into efficient digital workflows. This role focuses on delivering business value through software development, automation engineering, data-driven solutions and continuous process optimisation while collaborating with distributed international teams. What you’ll do Design, develop and implement web applications and automation solutions in alignment with defined architectural standards. Establish and maintain development standards, tools and best-practice processes for software delivery. Work with development and analytics technologies including ETL, reporting, SQL and programming tools. Produce development documentation, process flows, diagrams and technical artefacts to support solution delivery. Analyse business requirements and identify opportunities to deliver value through automation and digitalisation. Optimise requirements and develop solutions that improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance operational performance. Who you are Degree-qualified in a technology-related discipline. Experience working within international and distributed teams and across projects of varying scope and complexity. Strong stakeholder engagement, organisation and prioritisation skills with experience producing project plans, milestones and dependencies. 4-7 years of overall professional experience in software engineering, automation or related technology functions. Strong understanding of AI and automation application structures, governance, data performance and data security principles. Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, Django, Flask, JavaScript and REST APIs. Knowledge of Python automation and data analytics libraries including NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib and Seaborn. Working knowledge of profiling tools and object-oriented programming principles. Exposure to Angular, Bootstrap, React, React Native and ITIL practices would be advantageous. Demonstrates analytical thinking, troubleshooting capability, attention to detail and a flexible approach to problem solving 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 automation, AI and digitalisation initiatives. Exposure to modern software development frameworks, analytics tools and enterprise technologies. Collaboration with international teams and stakeholders across multiple business functions. Ability to influence process improvement, cost optimisation and business transformation outcomes. What skills you will learn Advanced automation engineering and enterprise software development practices. AI and machine learning solution implementation within business environments. Data analytics, reporting and performance optimisation techniques. Solution architecture alignment, governance and technical documentation skills. Stakeholder management and business requirement analysis capabilities. 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. Alert Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud. #JDEnhancedByTARA Follow us on social media and #StayConnected LinkedIn: VOIS LinkedIn Facebook: VOIS Facebook Instagram: VOIS Instagram You can also chat with our employees to learn more about our projects: Employee Connect