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As IoT Solution Architect, you will apply your detailed technical knowhow in cellular communications and telecoms network technology to design and implement connectivity solutions for enterprise customers for many different IoT applications and industries. You will work hand in hand with Solution Architects in the team to design solutions based on Vodafone IoT’s managed connectivity portfolio. You will support customers at the pre-sales stage through implementation and deployment, and make sure the solution is appropriately tested and accepted by the customer.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with the IoT Solution Sales, Product Management and Technology teams while driving pre-sales, design, and implementation phases
Present and evangelize our Vodafone IoT technology and solutions to our customer’s technical and business stakeholders
Learn about and become a technical expert of Vodafone’s IoT network and solutions and an industry expert in technologies related to global IoT deployments
Design seamless, well structured network connectivity and backend integration solutions that align with each customer’s existing systems and defined requirements
Support potential workshops with customers and internal experts to work out optimal solutions and generate customer satisfaction
Support the sales process as technical expert from pre-sales and qualification stages, through RFP / bid and contract sign-up, all the way to implementation, deployment and successful acceptance testing and sign-off
Create and maintain clear, accurate technical designs that reflects customer requirements and business capabilities, ensuring the solution receives full technical approval from the customer.
Support Solution Architect team, technical teams, and customers during deployments, testing, in-life during new feature deployments, and manage technical change requests
Liaise with internal delivery teams and drive solution design and testing through to completion
You will act as the customer’s advocate within Vodafone IoT, ensuring their needs shape our products, customer experience, and solution delivery so that we consistently exceed expectations.
Requirements:
BS or BA or an IT/EE (or equivalent)
Knowledge of cellular 3GPP and / or fixed data network technology, with an understanding of IoT applications and the development lifecycle. This includes 2G/3G/4G/5G, NB-IoT and LTE-M
Knowledge of data communication and network technology, software application, cloud technology, cyber security and IoT device development.
Knowledge of the broader IoT market, typical IoT applications and industry challenges.
Pro-active, driven, can-do attitude
Team Player
Comfortable to work in a fast-paced environment, flexible to adapt
A self-starter with a determination to succeed
Nice to have:
Hands-on experience in IoT solution designs, implementation and issue resolution – on either the end device side, or the network side, or both
Experience in working within a multinational mobile network operator advantageous
Some knowledge of OSS/BSS systems for Telecoms of advantage
What we offer:
generous PTO policy (vacation, sick days and one volunteer day)
competitive tailored medical benefits
market-leading global parental leave policy
incentive pay
retirement plan
quarterly "Spirit of Vodafone Day" for personal development and learning
401k match
floating holiday pay
volunteer pay
domestic partner and spouse insurance coverage
inclusive parental leave policy for birthing parents, non-birthing parents, and adoptive parents
Annual leave: 17 days + 9 national holidays
Public Service: 2 days/year
Pregnancy/Parental leave: 16 weeks fully paid, followed by 24 weeks return to work transition
Retirement/401(k): 1:1 matching from Vodafone up to 6% of your contribution
Access to: private medical, private dental, free health assessments