Data Platforms Senior Engineer

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.

As Data Platforms and Smart Services Senior Engineer, you'll be responsible for the definition and validation of the high-level architecture, HLD and LLD in technical areas managed by the Team (PCRF, SecureNet and DNS, MPN, Steering function, Traffic Optimization). You'll be involved in the selection of vendors and you'll have the technical leadership of defining configuration guidelines and setting sizing and functionality/performance targets. You'll elaborate and maintain a medium/long term evolution plan aligned with the overall Data Core strategy and other technology areas such as Packet Core and IP LAN.

You will take on the support and execution of solution acceptance and assist in the deployment of the platforms with the Engineering Delivery Team. In addition, you will deliver innovative technology products for Vodafone Business customers by combining applied methodologies and innovative thinking. You'll be responsible for the high-value design specifications and solutions for those customers.

You'll express your technical leadership in a multi-national virtual project team, interacting with other senior engineers and with relevant internal customers and stakeholders. In this context the ability to manage and negotiate on priorities is fundamental.

• University degree: telecommunication degree, more than 3/5 years of experience.
• Solid knowledge of Mobile NW architecture
• Good stakeholder's management 
• Analytical skills to address complexity of requirements, scenarios and change
• Strong cost and performance orientation with experience in complex project management
• Ability to work in virtual team across multi-functional and multi-cultural boundaries to deliver results/change
• Project Management skills
• Innovative and results oriented

Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people 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 still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

• Competitive pay, bonus & remuneration package 
• Private Health & Medical Insurance  
• Hybrid way of working: a blend of remote and office-based working, including the option to work up to 20 days from abroad 
• Remote work equipment to help you create a comfortable, ergonomic workspace at home  
• Unlimited access to learning resources and trainings 
• Vodafone Parental Leave: 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation or length of service  
• Spirit of Vodafone Day: one day each quarter dedicated to your personal development 
• Extra days off: Vodafone Day, Family Day, Volunteering Day  
• Needless to say, we cater for your communication wherever you are 
• Office amenities (subject to the office location): such as restaurant, gym and parking 
• Special employee offers and discounts
   
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We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.

Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.

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