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# VodafoneThree - Senior Design Engineer Telco Application

- **Company:** VodafoneThree
- **Location:** Newbury, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 4G (Telecommunication), Amazon Web Services, Application Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Multimedia Messaging Services, Network Functions Virtualization, Software Defined Everything, Roaming, SAP Sales and Distribution, Google Cloud, Containerization, Kubernetes
- **Published:** October 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3032019452-2

## About the Role

* You'll bring strong hands-on technical expertise and subject matter knowledge within Telco Applications or Core Network technologies.
 * You'll have experience working effectively within cross-functional teams and influencing outcomes through collaboration and expertise.
 * You'll be comfortable making informed decisions, solving complex problems, and balancing technical and business priorities.
 * You'll be adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-changing technology environment.
 * You'll demonstrate curiosity, a growth mindset, and a genuine commitment to continuous learning and self-development.
 * You'll be open to feedback, new perspectives, and opportunities to expand your technical capabilities.
 * You'll have a strong understanding of customer-focused technology delivery and operational excellence.
 * You'll possess in-depth knowledge of 3G, 4G and 5G Core Network architectures and their application in voice, data, and messaging services.
 * You'll have hands-on experience with some of the following technologies and platforms: SMSC, MMSC, Steering of Roaming, OTA, OCS, GMLC, ES, CBC, Voicemail, NCC and SIG.
 * You'll have strong knowledge of Diameter interfaces including Gx, Gy, Sy and Sd.
 * You'll understand VoLTE and VoWiFi architectures, signalling, and call flows.
 * You'll have experience working with cloud technologies, including NFVi, Kubernetes and Software Defined infrastructure environments.
 * You'll understand cloud-native principles and deployment approaches across on-premises, off-premises and hybrid environments.
 * You'll be confident building productive relationships with suppliers, partners, and stakeholders at all levels.
 * You'll be motivated by delivering measurable outcomes, driving innovation, and creating positive customer experiences.
 * You'll be someone who values inclusion, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

## Description

* You'll take ownership of Telco Application Services, helping to deliver solutions that align with architectural principles and business objectives.
 * You'll provide technical guidance to systems integrators, suppliers, and project teams, ensuring solution designs achieve the required business outcomes.
 * You'll contribute to the definition and refinement of technical requirements and specifications.
 * You'll ensure solutions are delivered in line with agreed functional requirements and operational expectations.
 * You'll design and specify network functions that support end-to-end services and operational needs.
 * You'll support programme and project delivery by contributing to planning activities, risk management, issue resolution, and implementation milestones.
 * You'll work alongside Technical Design Authorities and domain leaders to help shape and prioritise the technical and investment roadmap.
 * You'll monitor, analyse, and improve platform performance, capacity, resilience, and operational efficiency.
 * You'll build strong, trusted partnerships across suppliers, systems integrators, cloud providers, and internal teams.
 * You'll collaborate with technology partners including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Capgemini, Sogeti, and leading telecommunications vendors to deliver critical programmes and projects.
 * You'll drive continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance reliability, performance, customer experience, and cost effectiveness.
 * You'll support the adoption of modern cloud and cloud-native technologies, helping to evolve network functions and application hosting approaches.