Solutions Architect

Aggregate function:  Technology
Business Area:  VT Netw. Strategy Archit. Eng.
Posting Country:  Spain
Date Posted:  29 Aug 2024
Full Time / Part Time:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Permanent

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.

Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group is launching its new technological HUB (MSH), an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.

 

Come and join us to create the future together!

 

The Solutions Architect role will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and implementing end-to-end (E2E) 5G core network solutions for mobile network operators. You will bring your expertise in 5G core technologies and automation frameworks to the table, ensuring efficient and scalable network deployments. Works on planning, design and dimensioning of the Core and Services Engineering systems and platforms with a horizontal and vertical E2E service view and will have the following responsibilities:

 

  • Analyses requirements/solutions design
  • Contributes to the e2e HLD/LLD definition
  •  Lead the integration of automation frameworks into the 5G core network deployment process. Foster an automation framework and the use of network and service orchestrators in the 5GC integration
  • Run capacity analysis and define capacity plans. Specifies performance criteria/KPIs
  • Defines test lists, test strategies and deployment strategies of new services/architectures

What you bring

  • 3-5+ years of experience in Core Network and/or operations
  • Solid knowledge of Network design / architecture and CORE Network experience
  • 3GPP architectures and protocols in 2G/3G/4G/5G context
  • 5G Core architecture both NSA and SA
  • Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Containerization in the Core and Services ecosystem
  • Networking and troubleshooting skills

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate aboutInclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professionalbackground. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of thejob description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, andour recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

Together We Can

At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity.

 

Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization. We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation.

 

We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.

Benefits

  • Hybrid working.
  • Direct Contract with Vodafone VOIS.
  • Ticket Restaurants.
  • Intensive Summer Hours (8:00 am-3:00 pm).
  • Social benefits.
  • Flexible retribution plan.
  • Training plan.
  • 25 days of vacation + December 24 and 31.

 

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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.