Fixed Probing & Analytics Engineer

Vodafone Group Plc; Newbury; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

28 days annual leave

Private pension

Private medical

Share save scheme

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Vodafone Group Plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled engineer to design, deliver, and evolve passive probing and analytics solutions for fixed networks. You will drive end-to-end architecture, data flows, and reporting to enable data-driven insights and efficient troubleshooting.

The role emphasizes ownership, security, and cost efficiency, with opportunities to influence technology evolution and engage with vendors to shape RFPs and SOWs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in telecommunications, computer science, or equivalent.
• Professional certification in the OSS domain is a plus.
• Customer-oriented and results-driven with strong ownership and accountability.
• Excellent command of English, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of passive probing and analytics solutions for fixed in the UK.
• Define and contribute to end-to-end system architecture (data generation, ingestion, processing, storage, reporting).
• Ensure successful delivery against milestones and quality expectations.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation (HLD/LLD/data models).
• Design and evolve passive probing for fixed in the UK based on network elements and traffic requirements.
• Deliver scalable data feeds to analytics platforms for business use cases.
• Support vendor evaluation and technical requirements (RFP/RFQ/SOW).
• Contribute to evolution of probing and analytics strategy considering trends and business needs.

Skills

English proficiency

Ownership mindset

Customer focus

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in telecommunications or computer science

Job description

Role Purpose

Design, deliver, and evolve passive probing and analytics solutions in the UK market, primarily for the fixed domain, enabling end‑to‑end network monitoring, data‑driven insights, and advanced troubleshooting capabilities. Ensure scalability, cost‑efficiency, and alignment with technology evolution while supporting business use cases through reliable data feeds and analytics integration.

What you’ll do

• Lead the design and delivery of passive probing and analytics solutions for fixed in the UK.
• Define and contribute to end‑to‑end system architecture (data generation, ingestion, processing, storage, reporting).
• Ensure successful project delivery aligned with milestones, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Produce and maintain key technical documentation (HLD, LLD, data models).
• Design, implement, and evolve passive probing for fixed in the UK, based on underlying network elements, the interconnecting/transmission network, traffic forecasts, and user requirements.
• Data & Analytics Enablement: Deliver high‑quality, scalable data feeds to analytics platforms supporting business and operational use cases.
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management: Contribute to technical requirements definition (RFP/RFQ, SOW scope) and vendor evaluation processes.
• Strategy & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the evolution of probing and analytics strategy, considering business needs and technology trends.
• Financial & Delivery Accountability: Support CAPEX planning, budget tracking, and cost optimization initiatives.

Who you are

• Engineering degree (Bachelor / Master) in telecommunications, computer science, or equivalent.
• Professional level of certification in the OSS domain will be considered if available.
• Customer‑oriented and result‑driven mentality, possessing a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent command over the English language, including communication and presentation skills – both verbal and written.

What's in it for you

• Discretionary yearly bonus: 10%
• Annual leave: 28 days + bank holidays + the opportunity to buy/sell/carry over 5 days/year.
• Charity days: 5 days/year.
• Maternity/adoption leave: 52 weeks out of which the first 13 weeks are fully paid followed by 26 weeks of half pay and 6 months – working 4 days, getting paid 5.
• Paternity leave: 16 weeks fully paid.
• Private pension: You can contribute up to 5% of your basic pay with 2:1 matching from Vodafone up to 10%.
• Access to private medical, private dental, free health assessments, share save scheme.
• Additional discounts: Vodafone retail, gym, cinema, cycle to work, season ticket loan.