Senior AI & Automation Engineer
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 Senior AI & Automation Engineer to join VOIS, contributing to cyber security innovation initiatives through the development of AI-driven solutions. This role is ideal for an individual with strong software engineering expertise who is passionate about applying AI to real-world cyber security challenges, including automation, threat detection, and decision support.
The role combines software engineering, cloud development, and AI security, providing the opportunity to build prototypes, create reusable engineering components, and support the evolution of AI capabilities within a large-scale enterprise environment. A strong focus on secure-by-design principles, Responsible AI, and scalable cloud-native architectures is essential.
What you’ll do
Design and develop Python-based applications and services to support AI-driven cyber security use cases.
Build, expose, and integrate REST APIs into cyber security workflows and enterprise platforms.
Develop and deploy cloud-native solutions across Azure, AWS, or GCP environments.Implement, manage, and optimise containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Contribute to innovation projects by prototyping, validating, and delivering AI-enabled cyber security solutions.
Apply Responsible AI principles, ensuring solutions are secure, compliant, and aligned with risk management requirements.
Develop reusable engineering assets, including reference implementations, patterns, and technical components.
Collaborate with cyber security specialists, architects, and innovation teams to transform concepts into practical solutions.
Produce technical documentation and support knowledge-sharing activities to encourage wider adoption and capability development.
Contribute to secure system design practices and AI security initiatives within the organisation.
Who you are
- 3-6 years of experience using Python to develop automation solutions and AI-enabled services.
- Strong experience building and integrating REST APIs within enterprise environments.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
- Practical experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
- Good understanding of software engineering principles, scalable architectures, and system design.
- Exposure to AI/ML technologies or Large Language Model (LLM)-based applications.
- Awareness of Responsible AI practices, guardrails, and AI risk mitigation techniques.
- Foundational understanding of cyber security concepts and secure-by-design approaches.
- Comfortable working in innovation-focused environments with evolving priorities and experimental technologies.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Nice to have
- Strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Experience with LLM frameworks such as LangChain or LlamaIndex.
- Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience contributing to innovation, prototyping, or research-led initiatives.
- Knowledge of cloud security, identity management, and secure-by-design principles.
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 cutting-edge AI and cyber security innovation projects within a global enterprise environment.
Exposure to emerging AI technologies, cloud-native development, and advanced automation use cases.
Collaboration with cyber security experts, architects, and innovation teams across a diverse international organisation.
Ability to influence the development of reusable AI and engineering capabilities that can be adopted at scale.
A dynamic environment that encourages experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement.
What skills you will learn
Advanced application of AI and Large Language Models in enterprise cyber security use cases.
Responsible AI governance, guardrails, and secure AI implementation practices.
Cloud-native architecture design and deployment across major hyperscale cloud providers.
Secure software engineering and cyber security innovation methodologies.
Container orchestration, automation frameworks, and modern DevSecOps practices.Enterprise-scale solution design, innovation delivery, and technical leadership capabilities.
VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment
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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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