Senior Software Engineer (Python)

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.

Desired Candidate Profile

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.