Roaming Deployment Engineer

Who we are VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through Talent, Technology & Transformation. As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other Telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and 3rd party capability. We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal. VOIS #BeUnrivalled #CreateTheFuture About this Role We are seeking a Roaming Deployment Engineer to ensure the seamless technical enablement and performance of international roaming services across Vodafone and partner networks. This role involves configuring, testing, and troubleshooting interconnects for voice, SMS, and data services, ensuring compliance with GSMA standards. You will collaborate with internal teams and external operators to manage service openings, lifecycle maintenance, and incident resolution, playing a key role in supporting Vodafone's global mobility strategy. What you will do Manage and execute service opening tests for voice, SMS, data, VoLTE, and 5G, ensuring accurate configuration and documentation (IR.21, IR.85). Maintain routing and signalling setups across interconnect platforms and update partner configurations.Analyse and resolve roaming and interconnect-related issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Maintain technical documentation and ensure compliance with GSMA standards.Validate readiness for new roaming launches and approve service opening test results and go-live status Who you are University degree in computer science, telecommunications, or equivalent. 2-3 years of experience in telecom engineering, preferably in roaming or interconnect.In-depth knowledge of mobile network architecture (2G/3G/4G/5G). Familiarity with signalling protocols: SS7, Diameter, SIP, GTP.Experience with network elements such as HLR/HSS, STP, DRA, PGW/SGW, IMS.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, effective communication, and stakeholder management. Ability to manage projects and priorities with high attention to detail and adaptability to evolving technologies. Not a Perfect Fit? Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best. What skills you will learn Advanced troubleshooting and configuration for roaming and interconnect services. Deep understanding of GSMA standards and compliance processes. Project management and stakeholder engagement in a global telecom context. Adaptation to emerging technologies and evolving network architectures. VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background. Join Us 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 truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference. What's in it for you \- Hybrid way of working: 2 days per week/ 8 per month \- Medical and dental services \- Life and hospitalization insurance \- Dedicated employee phone subscription \- Take control of your benefits and choose any of the below options: MEAL TICKETS/ PRIVATE PENSION/VACATION VOUCHERS/ CULTURAL VOUCHERS within the budget. \- Special discounts for gyms and retailers \- Annual Company Bonus \- Ongoing Education - we continuously invest in you to ensure you have everything needed to excel on the job and enhance your skills \- You get to work with tried and trusted web-technology \- We let you write your own story by planning vacations: go for a trip, experience new things, have fun and enjoy your 23 days off. \- Special Paternal Program - 4 months of paid paternity leaveWe recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, color, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status. Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. So, if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job advert, we encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help see how your skills fit in. VOIS