Network and Software Engineer

Join Us

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

Role Purpose:

As Network and SW Engineer:

• • You will take care of the SW supporting the required IMS products and solutions
    • he/she will write SW development requirements and specifications,
    • he/she will do SW design, implementation, test and deploy of those IMS services and solutions according to those requirements and specifications
    • he/she will ensure HW and SW performance, monitoring, and reporting, using dedicated SW tools to assure traffic needs capacity
  • You will manage IMS Services technology evolution and capacity planning based on traffic needs.
  • You will manage LCM and Security for IMS services and solutions

Key accountabilities and decision ownership: 

• Accountable for writing SW development requirements, specifications, design SW integration plans and perform SW testing for the required products and solutions for IMS.
• Accountable for designing, implementing, testing and deploying SW and HW requirements for the required IMS services and solutions to cope with specific commercial requirements or technology evolution inside Vodafone.
• Accountable for managing IMS Services technology evolution and capacity planning based on traffic needs. Ensure HW and SW performance, monitoring, and reporting, using dedicated SW tools.
• Manage RFQ and vendor selection to identify the best partner for the evolution of IMS service including the option of internal SW development.
• Manage LCM and Security

Who you are

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• Proficient with designing and deploying solutions in cloud environments
• Experience in developing in C...
• Familiar in IMS Networks.
• Awareness of wider technology aspects in telecommunications (Core Network, Value Added Services, ...) and ICT
• Understanding of network architectural Patterns & Design, aligning architecture with business goals.
• Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and cross-functional teams to align architecture with business goals.
• Familiarity embedding security and compliance into architectural decision

Must have technical / professional qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering/Telco Engineering, or a related field
• SW Engineering and  Cloud Architecture Proficiency
• Agile and Application life cycle management methodologies
• DevOps and CI/CD Expertise
• Security and Compliance Knowledge
• Awareness of technology aspects in IMS
• Understanding of network Architecture Patterns
• Excellent Communication and Leadership Skills

Benefits

• Hybrid work model 
• Bonus on top of the gross salary.
• Flexible working hours from Monday to Thursday, and an intensive schedule on Fridays.
• Intensive Summer Schedule during July and August.
• Up to 20 days per year of 100% remote work from other locations.
• Private Health and Life Insurance for employees and Family
• 25 vacation days, plus December 24th and 31st off.
• Optional Pension Plan.
• Access to an online learning platform for continuous training.

#LI-Hybrid  

REF: 280211

Please, apply with an English version of your CV.

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.

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.