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As a BO VAS Engineer, you will join the Managed Services team responsible for the operation, performance, and reliability of the VAS network.\nIn this role, you will perform second-level operational activities across key VAS platforms, troubleshoot complex technical issues, support new integrations, and contribute to the smooth introduction of new services and nodes into the live network. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional technical domains to maintain service quality and ensure fast, accurate responses during critical situations.\nWhat you will do\nDevelop and maintain USSD menus, supported by proven hands-on experience.\nPlan, configure, operate, and troubleshoot VAS platforms, including SMSC, USSD, MMSC, Missed Call Alert, Voice Mail, SDP, Automatic Device Configuration, and Antispam solutions.\nWork with signaling and communication protocols such as SS7, SIP, SMPP, Diameter, SOAP, and HTTP.\nSupport project integration activities and the acceptance of new nodes.\nProvide timely technical solutions for hardware and configuration issues.\nEnsure fast responses, accurate actions, and effective decision-making during critical incidents.\nHandle Customer Service Requests end to end in coordination with the customer support team.\nEnsure that reliable and accurate technical solutions are provided by the support function.\nVerify new solutions received from the post-planning team.\nReview project documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, and ATPs.\nVerify test cases and confirm their applicability to the current network setup and scenarios.\nMigrate new services and nodes into the live network while minimizing the risk of incidents or service disruption.\nLead the troubleshooting of major cases in collaboration with other technical domains, such as IMS.\nConduct periodic audits of license-controlled nodes and raise alerts when changes in traffic profiles are identified.\nCreate scripts for monitoring and reporting across VAS nodes.\nWhat you will bring\nBSc in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or equivalent.\n3-5 years of hands-on experience in the VAS domain.\nStrong knowledge of 2G, 3G, LTE, IMS, and EPC network architectures.\nHands-on experience with VAS platforms and related signaling protocols.\nFamiliarity with operating system administration and basic database administration, particularly Linux and MySQL.\nGood experience in shell scripting and database administration.\nKnowledge of a programming language is an advantage, preferably Python.\nBasic knowledge of full-stack web development.\nGood command of English, both written and spoken.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nFlexibility to work morning and afternoon shifts, in addition to supporting planned night activities when required.\nAbility to perform effectively under pressure and understand customer needs.\nStrong communication, teamwork, accountability, motivation, adaptability, and problem-solving skills\nWhy join Ericsson? At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.\nWhat happens once you apply?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. 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