Senior AI Software Engineer

Vodafone; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) seeks a Senior AI Software Engineer to build, test, and operate production‑grade software using AI‑native practices. You will work in a cross‑functional team, validating AI outputs, ensuring secure and reliable software across lifecycles.

You’ll own components, review code, participate in CI/CD, and coach others while delivering scalable, customer‑facing solutions within Vodafone’s ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of production‑grade software experience.
• Experience in software design, development, testing, deployment and operational support.
• Confident developing cloud‑native applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React, or equivalent frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build, test and maintain APIs, services, integrations and platform capabilities.
• Translate requirements and designs into reliable software implementations.
• Utilise AI coding tools while ensuring validation and quality.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React

REST APIs

Microservices

Cloud-native

CI/CD

AI coding tools

Code review

Testing

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

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 a Senior AI Software Engineer to build, test and operate production‑grade software using AI‑native engineering practices. This role is ideal for an experienced software engineer who can translate technical designs, requirements and implementation plans into secure, reliable and maintainable software.Working in a cross‑functional delivery team, the role combines hands‑on software engineering with the responsible use of AI coding agents, automated development tooling and modern delivery practices. The successful candidate will validate AI‑generated outputs, apply sound engineering judgement and ensure software is production‑ready, secure and aligned to business and technical requirements.The Senior AI Software Engineer will take ownership of software components and services across their operational lifecycle, contributing to engineering excellence through code review, automated testing, observability, documentation, technical collaboration and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• Build, test and maintain APIs, services, integrations, customer journeys and platform capabilities.
• Translate assigned requirements, specifications and technical designs into high‑quality software implementations.
• Use AI coding agents to support implementation activities while retaining responsibility for validation, maintainability and quality.
• Review AI‑generated and colleague‑generated code, pull requests, tests and implementation artefacts for correctness and alignment to requirements.
• Validate AI‑generated code, documentation and test outputs before adoption into production codebases.
• Execute testing activities, including unit testing, integration testing, contract testing and regression verification.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation and production verification processes.
• Support incident investigation, root‑cause analysis and operational improvement activities.
• Identify defects, engineering risks and recurring failure patterns, contributing practical improvements where appropriate.
• Maintain clear technical documentation, reusable engineering assets and implementation knowledge.
• Collaborate with Lead AI Software Engineers, Technical Leads, Architects and Product teams.
• Support less experienced engineers through coaching, collaboration, pairing, peer review and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software delivery practices, developer experience and engineering productivity.
• Take ownership of services and software components throughout their operational lifecycle

Who you are

• Experienced in software engineering, with 5+ years of experience delivering production‑grade software.
• Skilled in software design, development, testing, deployment and operational support.
• Confident developing cloud‑native applications using Java, preferably Spring Boot, and React, or equivalent enterprise application frameworks.
• Experienced in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, microservices, integrations and customer‑facing digital capabilities.
• Familiar with cloud‑native architectures, distributed systems, containerised deployment models and event‑driven integration patterns.
• Experienced with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability and production support.
• Able to apply AI coding tools and AI‑assisted development approaches responsibly within software delivery.
• Skilled in reviewing both AI‑generated and human‑written code, identifying defects, weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
• Committed to secure coding practices, software quality techniques, automated testing, operational readiness and reliability.
• Able to translate requirements, specifications and technical designs into reliable, maintainable and production‑ready software.
• Effective in cross‑functional teams, contributing positively to delivery outcomes and team capability.
• Focused on continuous improvement, automation, engineering consistency and developer productivity.
• Strong in debugging, troubleshooting and practical 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

• The opportunity to work on cloud‑native digital platforms, APIs, integrations and reusable engineering capabilities that support Vodafone’s next‑generation products and services.
• Hands‑on exposure to AI‑native engineering practices, including the responsible use of AI coding agents and AI‑assisted development tooling.
• The chance to contribute to secure, scalable and production‑grade software used across multiple customer journeys, propositions and markets.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams, including Lead AI Software Engineers, Technical Leads, Architects and Product teams.
• Opportunities to shape engineering practices through code review, automation, testing, observability, documentation and continuous improvement.
• A role with ownership across the software lifecycle, from implementation and validation through to operational support and service improvement.

What skills you will learn

• How to apply AI‑native engineering practices to real‑world software delivery in a secure, governed and quality‑focused environment.
• Advanced techniques for validating AI‑generated code, documentation and test outputs before production adoption.
• Practical approaches to building and operating cloud‑native APIs, microservices, integrations and digital services at scale.
• Enhanced skills in automated testing, contract testing, regression verification, observability and production readiness.
• Experience improving CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation and production verification processes.
• Deeper understanding of distributed systems, containerised deployments and event‑driven integration patterns.
• Stronger capability in root‑cause analysis, incident investigation and operational improvement.
• Coaching, pairing and peer review techniques that support shared learning and engineering consistency.

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 identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, 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.