MTN Nigeria is currently recruiting for the following position:
Job Title: VAS Planning Engineer Multimedia Solutions
Department: Network Group
Location: Lagos
Job Description:
• Define the optimal network topology for the VAS & Data platforms (e.g. SMSC, MMSC, VMS, SGSN, GGSN, ADC, 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 and protocols
• Design and dimensioning of VAS & Data network as well as new products and services to support marketing product
• Plan and design the implementation of future Prepaid/IN products
• Plan and design network architecture to optimally serve the growth of the VAS network in terms of traffic, subscribers and value added service capacity
• Carry out feasibility studies for new products and produce a technical report
• Conduct analysis of network model outputs and traffic patterns to evaluate model and proffer solution if necessary within the VAS & Data environment
• Design and plan the evolution of Value Added Services, such as, , messaging (Voicemail & SMS), Mobile Data, WAP, GPRS, Multimedia products and 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 Multimedia 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, MMSC, VMS GGSN, SGSN, WAP Gw 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, WAP, XML, HTTP etc
• Experience with Statistics models and trending using Analytic/Modeling tools
Employment Status: Permanent
Qualification: A Bachelors Degree in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Engineering
For more information and application: VAS Planning Engineer Multimedia Solutions (http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=9&id=1473)
This vacancy expires on 12 August, 2010.