IP Development and Test Engineer

Who we are

VOIS (Vodafone Intelligent Solutions) is a strategic arm of Vodafone Group Plc, creating value for customers by delivering intelligent solutions through talent, technology, and transformation.

As the largest shared services organisation in the global telco industry with 30,000 FTE, our portfolio of next-generation solutions and services are designed in partnership with customers across Vodafone Group, local markets, and partner markets to simplify and drive growth. With our strategic partner Accenture, we work alongside our Vodafone customers, other telco and tech companies to drive transformation, meet the challenges of our industry, and ensure we stay relevant and resilient. This partnership is a unique, industry-first model which brings together the best of in-house and third-party capability.

We work with customers across 28 countries from 10 VOIS locations: Albania, Egypt, Hungary, India, Romania, Spain, Turkey, UK, Germany, Ireland, and with a network of teams in Czech Republic, Italy, Greece, and Portugal.

About this role

We are seeking an experienced IP Network Design and Test Specialist to develop, validate, and standardise IP and SDN network solutions within the Connectivity and Cloud Engineering (CCE) domain. This role focuses on designing and testing IP network features and transformations in a central laboratory environment, driving harmonised configurations, and enabling automation across global networks. The role plays a key part in shaping network strategy through robust testing, standardisation, and close collaboration with engineering, operations, and vendor partners.

What you'll do

• Develop IP network design solutions for CCE networks based on architectural inputs and validate them through structured testing in the central laboratory
• Design and execute testing for new features, network transformations, and SDN use cases, including both manual and automated approaches
• Define standard configuration guidelines derived from laboratory testing to support harmonised deployment across global IP networks
• Design, dimension, and configure cloud-based laboratory environments to host virtualised transport network applications such as SDN controllers, virtual routers, firewalls, and security platforms
• Lead hardware and software regression testing, with a strong focus on test automation
• Define test templates and collaborate with automation specialists to translate test cases into reusable automated scripts
• Maintain and evolve test catalogues through ongoing collaboration with other engineering teams
• Manage central laboratory environments, ensuring coverage of approved hardware and software aligned with harmonisation roadmaps
• Introduce laboratory automation using in-house or third-party tools to reduce manual configuration activities
• Support proof-of-concept activities to certify new hardware, software, and network solutions
• Act as a key interface with vendors to stay informed on platform capabilities, features, and lifecycle considerations

Who you are

• An experienced IP networking professional with strong hands-on knowledge of IP/MPLS technologies, including BGP, ISIS, OSPF, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, multicast, IPv6, and NFV
• Knowledgeable in SDN architectures and protocols, with an understanding of how automation supports network engineering and operations
• Experienced in virtualisation technologies and laboratory environments, including VMware-based platforms
• Comfortable working across the full network lifecycle, from design and build through testing and validation
• A collaborative team contributor with strong communication skills and cultural awareness
• Confident presenting technical concepts to internal stakeholders and engaging constructively with vendors and partners
• Motivated, pragmatic, and able to progress complex technical initiatives with minimal supervision

Not a perfect fit?

Concerned you may not meet every requirement? Vodafone is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align exactly with every aspect of the job description, you are encouraged to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or another opportunity, and the recruitment team will support you in exploring where your skills fit best.

What's in it for you

• Exposure to global IP and SDN network strategies across multiple Vodafone markets
• Opportunities to influence standardisation and harmonisation at scale
• A collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, automation, and continuous improvement
• The chance to work with leading network technologies and strategic vendor partners

What skills you will learn

• Advanced SDN testing methodologies and automation frameworks
• Laboratory cloud design for virtualised transport network functions
• Standardisation and harmonisation practices across large-scale global networks
• Cross-functional collaboration within international engineering and operations teams

VOIS Equal Opportunity Employer Commitment

Vodafone recognises and celebrates the value of diversity in building a workforce that reflects the customers and communities it serves. No form of discrimination is tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, discrimination based on race, colour, age, veteran status, gender, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, citizenship, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, neurodiversity, social origin, cultural background, marital or civil partnership status, or socio-economic background.

Join us

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive, and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast, and get it done, together.

With us, you can truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

Alert

Apply for Vodafone jobs only through the official Vodafone Careers website to avoid job scams and fraud.