MTN Nigeria is currently recruiting for the following position:
Job Title: VAS Planning Engineer Supplementary Solutions
Department: Network Group
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
• Define the optimal network topology for the VAS platforms (e.g. SMSC, VMS, RBT, EIR, USSD, etc) for deployment of Value Added service to give MTNN competitive advantage
• Execute prompt provisioning of network capacity for all the VAS network elements, features, protocols
• Design and dimensioning of the VAS network as well as new products and services to support the marketing product
• Plan and design the implementation of future Prepaid products
• Plan and design the network architecture to optimally serve the growth of the VAS network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value added service capacity
• Conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate model and proffer solution if necessary within the VAS environment
• Design and plan the evolution of Value Added Services, messaging (Voicemail & SMS), value propositions, other Third Party applications and services
• Conduct technical and feasibility studies for new products and services and produce feasibility report
• Produce Functional and Technical Specification documents for new products and services
• Participate in cross functional meetings with key stakeholders involved in the development and deployment of new Value Added Services in order to define best solutions for new products and services
• Meet with vendors on new market releases and technology upgrade path to ensure quick deployment of new and innovative products/services
Job Conditions: General MTNN working conditions
Reporting To: Team Lead VAS Supplementary Solutions
Required Skills:
4 years of experience in cellular industry
• Experience with GSM, TDMA, CDMA, 2.5/3G networks.
• Technical experience in planning, design and working with SMSC, VMS, RBT and other VAS platforms
• Vast experience in new products and services development and a good understanding of Product Development Life Cycle
• Vast Knowledge of signaling systems C7, ISUP, MAP, SMPP, XML, HTTP etc
• Experience with Statistics models and trending using Analytic/Modeling tool
Employment Status: Permanent
Qualification: A Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Engineering
For more information and application: MTN Nigeria Jobs: VAS Planning Engineer Supplementary Solutions (http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=9&id=1474)
This vacancy expires on 12 August, 2010.