About the Role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company. The role of VAS Solution Engineer is based in Saudi Arabia and focuses on leading the evolution of critical telecom service platforms supporting millions of users on modern mobile networks. The engineer will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing value-added service (VAS) and policy control solutions within large-scale LTE and 5G environments.
Working at the intersection of technology strategy, solution architecture, and service delivery, this role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and external vendors to launch innovative services and enhance platform capabilities. The position offers end-to-end ownership of strategic initiatives, from requirements analysis and planning through deployment and operational support. It is an opportunity for telecom professionals seeking technical leadership responsibilities and exposure to advanced network technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Define and manage the development roadmap and lifecycle strategy of policy control platforms, including capacity planning, forecasting, budgeting, and technology evolution initiatives.
- Lead the delivery of new services and platform enhancements from requirements gathering and solution design through deployment and operational handover.
- Translate business objectives into scalable and reliable technical solutions in collaboration with internal stakeholders and technical teams.
- Manage relationships with technology vendors, including technical assessments, scope definition, contract alignment, and delivery oversight.
- Support procurement and tender activities by defining technical requirements, evaluating proposals, and contributing to solution selection.
- Coordinate end-to-end implementation activities, including hardware and software delivery, deployment planning, testing, and cross-functional execution.
- Provide technical expertise on platform architecture, capabilities, and service opportunities while supporting critical production changes and maintenance activities.
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience working with telecom network technologies and service platforms within GSM, UMTS, LTE, or related environments.
- Strong understanding of policy control, charging systems, packet core technologies, and associated network components.
- Hands-on knowledge of Diameter and GTP signaling protocols and their application in telecom infrastructures.
- Solid understanding of IP networking concepts and network architecture principles.
- Experience working with Linux-based environments and familiarity with SQL databases.
- Ability to manage complex technical projects involving multiple stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- English proficiency at Pre-Intermediate level or higher.
- Knowledge of 5G Core architecture, large-scale data environments, or advanced Linux administration is considered an advantage.
Skills Summary
- Telecom network technologies
- Service platforms
- GSM, UMTS, LTE
- Policy control
- Charging systems
- Packet core technologies
- Diameter signaling protocols
- GTP signaling protocols
- IP networking concepts
- Network architecture principles
- Linux-based environments
- SQL databases
- Complex technical projects management
- Stakeholder management
- Analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- 5G Core architecture (advantageous)
- Large-scale data environments (advantageous)
- Advanced Linux administration (advantageous)
Work Context and Additional Information
This is a full-time position for a VAS Solution Engineer, with the role located in Saudi Arabia. The company is Jobgether, acting on behalf of a partner company. Experience required is noted as 0-1 year. The partner company offers a flexible work arrangement with the option to work remotely or from the office, and provides a remote onboarding process. Performance-based bonus programs are available annually or quarterly, depending on role eligibility. Continuous learning opportunities are provided through internal training, educational resources, and partner-led development. Comprehensive health and life insurance coverage, along with wellbeing support programs including access to professional psychological services, are offered. Mobile communication expense reimbursement is also provided. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge LTE and 5G technologies and large-scale telecom platforms, with opportunities to lead impactful projects and collaborate with international vendors and multidisciplinary teams.
Jobgether utilizes an AI-powered matching process for application review. By submitting an application, candidates acknowledge that Jobgether will process their personal data to evaluate candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. AI tools may assist in the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.