PpLocation: Napoli, Milano, Ivrea and Torino /p h3Role Purpose /h3 pIntegrate Voice Core technologies and functions into Vodafone-managed networks, aligning with the domain’s strategy and goals. This role covers the full engineering lifecycle—requirements, design, testing, acceptance, integration, and deployment—ensuring in-service performance matches design intent. Focus areas include 2G/3G/4G and 5G core network functions linked to customer data repositories (HLR, HSS, CSDB, UDM), signalling network functions (STP, DRA, SCP), IP multimedia systems (TAS, CSCF, SBC, ENUM/DNS), and mobile switching centres (TSC, MSS, MGW). The role will define low-level designs, support engineering and development of the Voice Core Network, ensure quality, availability, and robustness, perform acceptance tests for new software and network elements, guarantee end-to-end integration—including interconnect with other operators—and promote harmonization across countries. /p h3What you’ll do /h3 ul liDetailed Planning and Integration: Oversee detailed planning, low-level design, configuration, and integration with mobile and fixed interconnected operators. /li liLifecycle Management: Manage the lifecycle of systems within the Voice Core domain. /li liHardware and Software Acceptance: Ensure hardware and software acceptance in the network, meeting business functional requirements and operational suitability. /li liIntegration Testing: Conduct integration testing of new technologies and services, collaborating with suppliers, Operations, Security, Regulatory, and other group functions. /li liStakeholder Collaboration: Work with all stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of functionality and quality in projects, making decisions where Voice Core is the lead domain. /li liNetwork and service performance targets: Ensure availability and performance targets are met, measured by internal and external drive trials, maintaining in‑service performance, timeliness, and quality of delivery. /li /ul h3Who you are /h3 ul liCollaboration and Problem Solving: Strong competence in collaboration, problem‑solving, and applied thinking based on evidence and data. /li liTelecommunication Network Design: Experienced in designing telecommunication networks with a solid understanding of architectural principles. /li liSolution Engineering and Optimization: Proficient in engineering and optimizing solutions considering long‑term and short‑term objectives, customer experience, cost efficiency, and network complexity. /li liCross‑Functional and Cultural Collaboration: Ability to work across multi‑functional and cultural boundaries to transform ways of working, enhancing results and driving change. /li /ul h3Must have technical / professional qualifications /h3 ul liDegree qualified. /li liFluent in Italian and English (at least B2/Upper Intermediate). /li liAt least 2 years professional experience in Telecommunications. /li liKnowledge of telecommunication principles and protocols. /li liExpert in the engineering of core mobile networks for 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G technologies. /li liPreferred experience with network virtualization and containerization solutions, as well as transport and networking technologies, including routing and switching protocols, and IPv4/6. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr