At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. 

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Location: Newbury (Full-time remote working during COVID-19) 
Permanent: Mon to Fri, 37.5 hours per week

Safety Notice: To ensure candidate and employee safety, we are continuing with our virtual hiring and onboarding processes until further notice. 

Vodafone UK Networks is the team that makes the magic happen, bringing Gigafast speed and innovation to our customers. We’re continually building and enhancing our best ever network, that connects businesses and millions of people across the country for a better future.

What will you be doing?  

The main purpose of this role is to plan and implement new software loads, new hardware, products and features onto the Vodafone UK Voice Network. The primary focus is Voice solutions and inter-platform integration but, with the convergence of solutions and technologies, the role implicitly covers elements of CCS, data networks, internet, optical transport and hosting.

Key Responsibilities: 

You will develop, produce test plans and test case documents for verification testing and formulate agreements with the customer, and other suppliers e.g. Ribbon, Ericsson & Nokia.  This will include setting up test environments and completing test cycles and reports.  You will deploy new software/patches into live environment, maintain, enhance and support test tools & lab environments and support operational teams with complex faults.
 

Who are we looking for?   

Detailed knowledge of testing Voice telecommunications systems, e.g. Softswitches, Intelligent Network, STP’s.
In depth knowledge of NETSCOUT SPECTRA Tester.
Working knowledge of signalling systems, e.g. SIP(I), ETSI ISUP, C7 (BTUP), Q.931, and INAP. 
Self-motivating and self-managing – able to identify and prioritise areas requiring attention or where value can be added
Strong analytical skills and ability to identify potential risks and problems

What’s in it for you? 

An excellent remuneration and bonus package with 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We’re also proud to provide a Reconnect programme with flexibility to support individuals returning to work after a career break and our market-leading parental leave policies. We’re committed to supporting you throughout every step of your career at Vodafone. 
 
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent. Inclusion for all is a key pillar of our purpose with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.  We actively encourage growth and progression for all employees. 

Together we can 

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. 

*Blended
Vodafone UK’s blended working approach means you’ll come to your contracted hub location office as and when needed to get things done for your role and for tasks that require it, otherwise you will be able to work from home. Our ‘Office in a Box’ home-working kit will be available for all who need it during your onboarding journey.
 

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.

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