Senior Engineer; VAS Planning at 9Mobile

Job Summary     

Ensure all VAS platforms have adequate capacity to support deployed services and implement commercial requirements based on business needs
       
Principal Functions  

• Support the planning and optimization of Etisalat Value Added Services (VAS) platforms and ensure compatibility and integration with Etisalat existing infrastructure.
• Develop business cases for fresh deployment/upgrade/expansion of solutions which are inputs to new and existing solutions to enhance capacity availability.
• Assist in the design, implementation and evolution of VAS Messaging, Mobile data, WAP, GPRS, Multi-media products, etc.
• Monitor the license utilization on all VAS platforms and ensure required actions are taken before license reaches the threshold.
• Coordinate inter-functional relation to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions.
• Prepare RFP document for any new VAS platform planned to be deployed based on commercial requirements.
• Enhance the forecast mechanism for proper capacity planning of all the VAS nodes.
• Co-ordinate the integration of new products as it affects USSD, IPCC, SMSC MMS and other network elements.
• Participate in vendor selection process to ensure technical input is significantly covered
• Liaise with the vendor/end users during the implementation project and facilitate proper handover of the deployed solution to operations team
• Perform any other duties or responsibilities assigned by Manager, VAS Planning.    

Educational Requirements       

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/Telecommunication, Computer Science or any other related science qualification.    

Experience, Skills & Competencies       

• Three (3) to Five (5) years work experience
• Network Capacity Management
• Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
• Problem Solving
• Communication
• Teaming
• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Team work
• Customer Focus