IT AI & Automation software specialist

Role Purpose

• Design, develop, and implement AI models and machine learning algorithms for real-world applications.
• Fine-tune models for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure solutions meet operational needs. 
• Develop, test, and deploy AI models and automation tools, ensuring scalability and performance. 
• Identify and optimize manual processes for automation opportunities.
• Implement APIs and integrate AI models with existing software systems.

Core Competencies & Qualifications

• B.Sc. of Engineering or Computer science 
• Proven experience in IT Automation and software engineering, technical leadership skills with a strong focus on new technology streams 
• Experience and awareness of telecom technology.
• Strong knowledge in Automation Tools
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Identify inefficiencies in business processes and design AI-driven or automated solutions to improve productivity. 
• Monitor deployed AI models and automation systems to ensure they meet performance and accuracy requirements. 
• Continuously improve solutions by retraining models or updating automation workflows based on feedback and new data. 
• Seamlessly integrate AI models and automation workflows into the organization's existing IT infrastructure.
• Identify inefficiencies in current workflows and propose solutions using AI and automation.
• Strong understanding of AI concepts, including machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), natural language processing (NLP), and computer vision. 
• Expertise in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Blue Prism. 
• Proficiency in languages like Python, R, Java, or C++ for developing AI and automation solutions. 
• Understanding of APIs and microservices for system integration. 
• Understanding of business workflows and the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What's in it for you

We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too.

Who we are

You may have already heard of Vodafone - We're a leading Telecommunications company in Europe and Africa. But what you might not know is that we are continuously investing in new technologies to improve the lives of millions of customers, businesses and people around the world, creating a better future for everyone.

As part of our global family, whether that's Vodafone, Vodacom or _VOIS, you'll feel a sense of pride and purpose as you contribute to our culture of innovation. We pursue equality of opportunity and inclusion for all candidates through our employment policies and practices. We recognise and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workspace and we do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social, or marital status.

Together we can.