.Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group is launching its new technological HUB (MSH), an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.Come and join us to create the future together!What you'll doThese will be the main activities for this Specialist IP Network Engineer role:Define Architectural and planning guidelines of Vodafone Group International IP Backhaul Networks catering for resilient, fast convergent, fully optimised IP Networks.Define the technology principles and roadmap on how IP/MPLS networks should be designed at both engineering and service domains according to Product & Business Requirements for Mobile and Fixed services.Define the technology principles and roadmap on how Software Defined Networking should be designed at both engineering transport and service domains according to Product & Business Requirements for Mobile and Fixed services.Support and act as prime technology lead in NPD (new product development) activities for the development and implementation of market leading Mobile and Fixed services.Define standard KPIs for Transport IP Backhaul networks traffic and efficiency and discuss deviations with respect to planned with the Delivery and Operation Teams.Who you areThese are the requirements we are looking for:Knowledge of Internet and IP/MPLS Network technology.Knowledge of Software Defined Networking technology.Some Programming & Developer skills such as Python, Ansible, Puppet, etc.Architectural skillset in IP/MPLS technologies and services.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Understanding of key IP/MPLS operational and/or IP/MPLS network design requirements.Familiar with Traffic and KPI indicators on IP Networks.Experience of presenting and communicating with key external customers.What's in it for youWe want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too:Possibility of hybrid working.Direct Contract with Vodafone VOIS.Intensive Summer Hours (8:00 am-3:00 pm).Social benefits.Tickets Restaurant.Flexible retribution plan.Training plan.25 days of vacation + December 24 and 31.Who we areAt Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity