Technical Design Authority - Newbury, United Kingdom - Vodafone

    Vodafone
    Vodafone Newbury, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Location : Hybrid
    Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
    Working Hours: Full time hours per week – Mon to Fri

    *Hybrid

    At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our "Office in a Box" home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.

    Who We Are:

    We're a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

    At Vodafone UK, diversity isn't just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We're proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

    Join our Technology team and push the boundaries of tech to make a better world today and create the ground-breaking products and services of tomorrow.

    What You'll Do:

  • Technical Design lead within OSS: evaluate new network and IT technologies, ensure systems are aligned to Vodafone strategy, meeting customer requirements and ensuring a sustainable support model.
  • Work with colleagues in OSS, IT Architecture, Network Architects, Service Designers, Business Analysts, customers, and vendors to provide input into strategic roadmaps; and develop and deliver both large and small development enhancements.
  • Responsible for technical external deliveries to ensure they are fit for purpose, and sustainable for ongoing support. Build relationships with vendors and 3rd parties to enhance future deliveries.
  • Produce high quality, comprehensive and coherent IT specifications; Input for business cases & impact assessments.
  • Lead the vendor engagements; Produce high quality, comprehensive and coherent IT specifications; Input for business cases & impact assessments.
  • Who You Are:

  • Knowledge and design experience of application and platform design of GIS systems such as ESRI's ArcGIS.
  • Competent understanding of cloud platforms, such as AWS or GCP
  • Experience of agile & waterfall delivery methodologies.
  • Previous experience in an OSS/Network design.
  • Appreciation of key network technologies/protocols including 3G, 4G, 5G, TCP/IP, MPLS, DWDM, OTN, NFV/SDN, SSL/TLS, SSH, IP-VPN & SNMP.