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At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
To be responsible of the end to end delivery cycle of the IP Network, starting from the technology planning into the Design (High level / Low level) and the delivery in field.
Design, engineer and deliver business critical IP information systems (HW & SW IP routing and switching systems) to NSE internal customer, Vodafone Business, Vodafone Partner Markets and any external function upon demand, ensuring network stability and enhanced customer experience.
The Engineer in this role performs advanced analysis, defines optimal technical requirements, implements and integrates complex SW&HW systems, supports development of new software functions and performs testing and acceptance of IP Core information systems for fixed & mobile customers. They identify synergies, coordinate and contribute to multiple strategic projects related to above information systems, ensuring timely delivery to external clients (VF European markets).
The engineer will also lead the delivery cycle of the above (LLD, Coordination of activities to bring the project into reality), will coordinate the Lifecycle Management of the platform and will observe and monitor resiliency, performance and capacity management of the IP Network.
The Engineer will also act to promote automation in the execution of the Networking task, requiring to have knowledge of Software Defined Network and ability in coding is a plus.
Who you are
1. Expert knowledge of IP network architecture and technologies (MPLS VPN, TE, QoS, IPv6, MC, NNIs, …), IP routing & switching information systems, network operating systems and Very good knowledge of dynamic routing protocols (BGP, IS-IS, OSPF)
2. SW development background aimed to automate provisioning, performance monitoring & reporting and introduction of Software Defined Network technologies
3. Excellent communication skills. Need to liaise with other functions of Vodafone, to drive the evolution of the IP networks in the markets of scope
4. Ability to work within a multi-national, multi-cultural team
5. Interfacing with clients (internal and external) to define service requirements and to adopt design accordingly. Able to understand customer complaints and pave the way to their resolution.
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
6. University degree in computer science, telecommunications or equivalent
7. Industry recognized certifications at professional-expert level ( CCNP, CCDP, CCIE) are considered a plus
8. Good awareness of wider technology aspects in telecommunications and ICT
9. Inter-functional relationships between information systems