Main Job Functions:

• Design and dimension charging systems and VAS platforms to support new products and services in alignment with marketing and business requirements.
• Plan and architect the VAS/IN network infrastructure to support growth in traffic, subscribers, and service capacity, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the VAS/IN technical team, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
• Conduct research and feasibility studies for new services, producing professional technical reports and recommendations.
• Lead the design and evolution of Value-Added Services, including SMSC, USSD GW, IVR, CRBT, Missed Call Alerts, Device Management
• Develop Functional and Technical Specification Documents for new products and services.
• Participate in cross-functional stakeholder engagements to define optimal technical solutions for service development and deployment.
• Interface with vendors on technical design, deployment, and maintenance planning for VAS/IN systems, and stay updated on technology roadmaps and market releases.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Business Development teams to align technical planning with product strategy and innovation.
• Develop UNIX/shell scripts for automation, data processing, and performance monitoring across VAS/IN platforms.
• Lead project management activities, ensuring timely delivery of services and solutions in line with business timelines and quality standards.
• Monitor platform performance metrics, validate statistics, and derive accurate forecasts for capacity planning and infrastructure scaling.
• Prepare budget estimates and financial documentation to support the procurement and deployment of new platforms and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with project objectives.
• Technical leadership for VAS/IN-related projects under Capital Projects, ensuring alignment with company strategic objectives.
• Develop long-term evolution plans for both charging and VAS platforms to support future service demands.
• Champion automation, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across VAS/IN systems and processes.
• Ensure platform resilience and redundancy to maintain high availability and uninterrupted service delivery.

Education:  

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Science.

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Value Added Services (VAS) and Intelligent Network (IN – Charging Systems) platforms, focusing on planning.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a Mobile GSM Network environment.
• Strong proficiency in UNIX, Solaris, and Linux operating systems and Advanced UNIX shell
• scripting capabilities.
• Advanced understanding of Telecom protocols (e.g., SS7, Diameter, SIP, SMPP)
• Experience in database administration, particularly with Oracle and MySQL.
• Solid understanding of IP networking principles.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, PHP).

Skills/Competencies:

• Deep understanding of VAS platforms (e.g., SMS, USSD, IVR, CRBT, mobile apps) and
• Intelligent Network (IN) systems (e.g., charging, billing, prepaid/postpaid).
• Strong grasp of telecom protocols such as SS7, SIP, Diameter, SMPP, and HTTP/REST APIs.
• Excellent analytical and planning skills for capacity forecasting and budgeting.
• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux systems, shell scripting, and database administration (Oracle,
• MySQL).
• Knowledge of IP networking, including routing, switching, and network security.
• Database Management Skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Effective communication skills.
• Team Player