What you’ll do

AI Architect at Vodafone Turkey

•    As an AI Architect at Vodafone Turkey, you will play a key role in designing and implementing cutting-edge AI solutions. This includes collaborating with data science and data engineering teams to ensure AI architectures align with corporate strategies and meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead and mentor big data teams. 
Key accountabilities
•  AI Solution Development:
•    Design, develop, and implement end-to-end AI solutions across various business domains.
•    Lead the deployment of AI models, algorithms, and systems in production environments.
•    Collaborate with data scientists to implement generative AI solutions using foundational models like LLMs in local data centers.
•  Data Architecture and Management:
•    Define efficient data architectures to feed machine learning models and facilitate seamless data sharing across systems.
•    Ensure high data quality, performance, and cost efficiency in operational pipelines.
•    Develop and manage real-time data processing and analytics architectures integrated with business systems.
•    Apply MLOps, DataOps, and AIOps principles to create sustainable and effective value chain management processes.
•    Stay updated on advancements in AI technologies and apply them to improve business outcomes
•  Infrastructure and Performance Optimization:
•    Establish robust infrastructures to ensure AI models operate with accurate data, meet SLAs, and deliver high performance.
•    Optimize workflows for stability and efficiency in processing petabyte-scale data in on-premise environments.
•  Leadership and Collaboration:
•    Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data engineers and scientists.
•    Collaborate with enterprise architects, solution architects, and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions.
•  Security and Compliance:
•    Implement best practices to protect sensitive data and AI systems while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
 

Who you are

•    Bachelor's degree or higher in a technology-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Industrial Engineering, or related quantitative disciplines).
Experience & Skills:
•    At least 6 years of experience designing, building, and managing large-scale data applications, particularly in Hadoop ecosystems (Cloudera, Spark, Hive/Impala, etc.).
•    Hands-on experience with AI frameworks and libraries, such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.
•    Strong knowledge of GenAI, including foundational models, generative adversarial networks, and reinforcement learning.
•    Expertise in software development using Python, Java, or Scala (additional languages are a plus).
•    Proven experience deploying AI models in production environments.
•    Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
•    Strong understanding of private and hybrid cloud environments, microservice architectures, and real-time analytics.

Preferred Skills:
•    Knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, DevOps, MLOps, and DataOps.
•    Familiarity with data pipeline and workflow management tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
•    Experience in real-time data processing and analytics is an advantage.
Personal Attributes:
•    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
•    Strong leadership and mentoring abilities for cross-functional teams.
•    Effective communication and collaboration skills.
 

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 like to keep them flexible:

 Vflexy: Flexible Benefits Program
 Hybrid working kit
 Ergonomic kit allowance
 Digital meal voucher
 Flexible transportation allowance 
 Employee assistance hotline & counselling
 Comprehensive and flexible private health insurance
 Discounted price deals for wide range of products & services

Plus, plenty more to enjoy!

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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.

Together we can.