Overview 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 opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact. What You’ll Do Role purpose: Ensures the seamless technical enablement and performance of interconnect and Roaming services across Vodafone and partner networks. Responsibilities:
Configuration, testing, and troubleshooting of interconnects required for voice, SMS, and data services, ensuring compliance with GSMA standards and Vodafone guidelines. Collaborates with internal teams, external operators, and service providers to manage service openings, lifecycle maintenance, and incident resolution. Maintain robust interconnect configurations and proactively monitor service KPIs to support Vodafone’s global mobility strategy and enhance customer experience. Define evolutions of interconnect guidelines and assist in preparing High-Level Designs (HLDs). Own technical decisions related to routing, signalling, and partner configurations; validate readiness and approve go-live for new interconnect launches; assess and approve network changes impacting roaming/interconnect services. Focuses on Interconnect for Germany.
Who You Are Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
In-depth knowledge of mobile network architecture (2G/3G/4G/5G) Familiarity with signaling protocols: SS7, Diameter, SIP, GTP Experience with network elements: HLR/HSS, STP, DRA, PGW/SGW, IMS Understanding of GSMA standards (IR.21, IR.85, IR.88) and IPX/GRX networks Good understanding of the SW lifecycle: design, development, testing and acceptance, implementation, performance optimization and troubleshooting Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication and stakeholder management, project and time management across multiple priorities, high attention to detail and accuracy Adaptability to evolving technologies and standards
Must have technical / professional qualifications:
University degree in computer science, telecommunications or equivalent Telecommunications industry and project delivery experience (operator or supplier) 2–3 years of experience in telecom engineering, preferably in roaming or interconnect A very good English level is required
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 Who we are: We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. 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 increasing diversity, ensuring equal representation, and making 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr