E2E Cloud Data Core Design Specialist
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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.
The E2E Cloud Data Core Design Specialist acts as technical lead in complex Network Evolutions Programs, managing the Data Core solutions design in a consistent, efficient and harmonized way across Europe.
In this position, you will be accountable for the overall solution design of the Packet Core Network Functions and Platforms, with special focus on integration in the supporting infrastructure (Cloud and IP Network). The role focuses on solution design, whether on a vendor stack or Vodafone’s engineered cloud, ensuring applicability across all European markets and life cycle management.
You will work at the forefront of new architectures, technologies, and features, structuring knowledge and translating it into deliverable designs for implementation projects. It is also the responsibility of our team, that the design gaps in the markets are acknowledged and fed back into the design, to make sure it is always responding to the network needs.
What you’ll do
- Plan and design the network evolution, based on new business or technology requirements.
- Work with Network Strategy Architecture to transform strategy into actionable designs aligned with technical and investment cycles.
- Engage with network suppliers to maximize product value, challenge portfolios, and drive evolution.
- Support new RFQ completion, working together with VPC and Network Strategy Architecture team.
- Support Vodafone Cloud Infrastructure Team to optimize hardware capacity and roadmap planning.
- Coordinate with OSS, Security, and other vertical domains to ensure proper interface design and integration.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Delivery Units and Market Operations to transfer knowledge, share design guidelines, gather requirements, and support troubleshooting.
Who you are
- Degree in Engineering or related technical discipline;
- Proven experience in Network Engineering/Operations;
- Strong background knowledge on Packet Core Network;
- Strong Cloud and IP Infrastructure Knowledge;
- Familiarity with multi-vendor environments;
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills;
- Innovative mindset to challenge the status quo and drive new ideas;
- Customer focus;
- Teamwork and strong collaboration, integrity, and relationship-building skills;
- Proven track record of having successfully acted in an internationally/globally distributed team set up
- Fluency in English.
Not a perfect fit?
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.
What's in it for you
- Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
- Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
- Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
- Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
- Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
- Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles.
Who we are
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.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.