3 days ago
Athens, GreeceSenior
Responsibilities
- Lead IMS network solution and software engineering activities from assessment and design through implementation and evolution.
- Drive IMS core network evolution using cloud-native technologies, digital automation, AI integration, and APIs.
- Lead feasibility analysis and high-level and low-level solution design during implementation.
- Plan, dimension, and optimize IMS networks for traffic growth, performance, quality, customer experience, operational simplicity, and ROI.
- Harmonize IMS design, planning, deployment, and technology evolution across international markets.
- Contribute to IMS software application strategies and roadmaps focused on cost, efficiency, reliability, scalability, and operational simplicity.
- Support TRS definition and vendor and supplier evaluations during RFI/RFQ negotiations.
- Provide technical leadership, solution authority, design decisions, and stakeholder engagement across complex cross-functional projects.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical/Electronic, Telecommunications, or Software Engineering.
- Deep knowledge of IMS architecture, networking, protocols, solutions, tracing tools, vendor documentation, HLD/LLD, and international standards.
- Strong IMS engineering experience within telecom operators, including mobile and fixed services, network planning, dimensioning, solution design, and technology adoption.
- Understanding of the telecom market, regulatory frameworks, and technology evolution.
- Experience providing technical leadership and end-to-end solution authority in complex cross-functional projects.
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing, negotiation, communication, planning, and decision-making skills with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
- Software engineering and AI adoption skills, with willingness to continuously upskill and reskill around new technologies.
- Excellent written and spoken English; German is a plus.
- Experience with agile ways of working, customer orientation, resilience, and empathy.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, bonus, and remuneration package.
- Private health and medical insurance.
- Hybrid work combining remote and office-based working, with an option to work from abroad.
- Unlimited access to learning resources and training.
- Sixteen weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or length of service.
- Quarterly Spirit of Vodafone Day dedicated to personal development.
- Additional Vodafone, Family, and Volunteering Days off.
- Office amenities such as a restaurant, beauty corner, gym, and parking, subject to office location.
- Special employee offers and discounts.
- Award-winning work environment certified as the number-one Top Employer in Greece.
Categories
Solutions Engineering
About Vodafone
Vodafone is a global telecommunications group that provides mobile and fixed connectivity, broadband, TV, and IoT services to consumers, businesses, and public-sector customers. It operates networks and partner markets across Europe and Africa, and offers enterprise solutions including cloud, security, and managed services. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in London, Vodafone Group plc is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange.