Packet Core Team Test & Integration Manager


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Recruiter

Telefonica

Listed on

18th August 2016

Location

Slough

Salary/Rate

£50000 - £60000

Salary Notes

+ Excellent Benefits Package

Type

Permanent

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Job Description

Telefonica is on a truly inspirational adventure. As one of the world`s most innovative communication companies and the name behind flagship brands such as O2, we`re thinking bigger than ever before. We`re taking on new challenges around the world and exploring new ways to open up the world for our millions of customers. And you could be part of it all.

About the team

The Packet Core Team delivers, the Packet Core Network Architecture, Design, Development Capacity Planning and Testing. They are responsible for a fully resilient Packet Core Network, with no single points of failure, ensuring that customer service is not impacted in failure situations.

Your role

Manage a team of Test Managers and Analysts comprising sub-contract and FTE resource. Ensure that the team has the right skill mix, and that individuals in the team have the right development opportunities.

Understand the requirements for the team from Design and Operations, and support the Team Workstack Manager with resource and budget planning and management.

Responsibilities

Manage and support the acceptance and integration of Software/ Hardware releases of mobile data access & platforms through the test cycleTest Management - Ensure that all Packet Core Projects have appropriate Test Strategies and Plans, and Test Exit Reports.Operational Handover and Support - Ensure that Risk Assessment is completed prior to live implementation and handover to Operations. Provide in-life test support for the service platformContinually review the Test Approach adopted and drive forward improvement initiatives

Demonstrable Experience

Integration and Test experience within a mobile telecoms based systemDetailed technical understanding of cellular networks in both GSM, GPRS and UMTS radio systemsLine management experience and capable of motivating people to achieve excellenceExperience managing vendors and other 3rd parties at a technical levelUnderstanding of current software engineering processes e.g. Java, Perl, PHPDetailed Working knowledge of Ericsson SGSN and GGSN platformsDetailed Working knowledge of O2`s Packet Core Network Architecture

Essential Qualifications

ISEB foundation qualified as a minimum, Practitioner qualified is desirableIn return for your efforts, you`ll be rewarded in typical Telefonica style:

A competitive salary and benefits that you get to choose, including our cycle to work scheme, carbon offsetting, flexible working and childcare vouchers. Great news if you`ve got little ones or other family commitments, or if you want to be more green. And of course you can expect support, recognition and the chance to progress with us.

Telefonica`s commitment to a great work-life balance allows us to consider flexible approaches to working. Like to know more? Feel free to raise it.

Joining Telefonica means opening up a world of freedom, support and possibility. A fascinating world where you`ll be able to think bigger, be bolder and try new things. And where there are endless opportunities to develop your career.

There`s so much to discover. Your adventure starts here.

Closing date: 1st September 2016

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