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.
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About this Role
We are seeking an experienced AI and Data Solution Architect to own end-to-end architecture for data and AI products and platforms across data integration, classical machine learning, Generative AI and Agentic AI. The role is focused on designing secure, scalable and production-ready solutions across on-premise and cloud environments, including GCP, AWS and Azure, from prototype through to implementation


What you’ll do
Own the end-to-end reference architecture for AI and data platforms, including data integration, model serving and the full classical ML, Generative AI and Agentic AI stack. 
Define secure-by-design blueprints across networking, identity, data governance and compliance for cloud and on-premise environments. 
Deliver High-Level Designs and reusable solution patterns for Generative AI and Agentic AI solutions, including RAG, orchestration, guardrails and evaluation.
Create implementation plans and MLOps or LLMOps approaches aligned to the roadmap, including risk assessment and cost-performance trade-off recommendations.
Identify capability gaps across the AI and data landscape and recommend platform enablement paths to support scalable delivery. 


Who you are
You have hands-on experience designing end-to-end AI and data solutions across classical machine learning, Generative AI and Agentic AI. 
You bring strong knowledge of secure-by-design principles, security, networking and compliance standards. 
You understand data integration, MLOps or LLMOps, and model-serving design patterns. 
You have solid knowledge of cloud AI and data services across GCP, AWS or Azure, as well as modern Generative AI tooling.
You have a background in IT infrastructure, networking, identity and automation. 
You hold a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject. 
You have 5+ years’ experience in a similar role architecting large-scale data and/or AI platforms.
You have experience working in international, distributed teams and delivering projects across multi-disciplinary areas of differing size and complexity.
Experience with data modelling, data governance, responsible AI principles, RAG or vector-search architectures, agentic frameworks, data streaming, batching, event-driven mechanisms, AI observability, evaluation and monitoring tool stacks would be beneficial.
Experience with GenAI, LLM and data tooling such as vector databases, Kafka and cloud ML platforms would be beneficial.


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 shape end-to-end architecture for modern AI and data platforms across cloud and on-premise environments.
Exposure to advanced AI domains, including classical machine learning, Generative AI and Agentic AI. 
Opportunity to influence secure, scalable architecture patterns across networking, identity, compliance, governance and cloud services. 
Scope to contribute reusable design patterns, High-Level Designs and platform enablement recommendations for AI and data delivery.
Collaboration with international, distributed teams on complex, multi-disciplinary technology initiatives. 


What skills you will learn
Advanced solution architecture for AI and data platforms spanning data integration, model serving, MLOps and LLMOps.
Practical architecture approaches for Generative AI and Agentic AI, including RAG, orchestration, guardrails and evaluation
Secure-by-design architecture practices across cloud and on-premise technology landscapes.
Cost, performance and risk assessment techniques for scalable AI and data solution delivery. 
Broader exposure to cloud AI and data services across GCP, AWS and Azure. 


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 be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.



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