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VAC9688 - Core & Messaging Engineer

  • Field:
    Networks & Engineering
  • Contract Type:
    Full Time - Permanent
  • Location:
    Palestine - Ramallah
  • Closing Date:
    19-Jul-2025
Duties& Responsibilities

  • Perform daily operations related to core and value-added services (VAS) systems (MSC, UDM, MGW, HSS, MRS, SMSC, Smart SMS, MMSC, Bulk SMS, Location services, and Antispam).

  • Health check operations for all Core/VAS messaging applications and monitor all interfaces between Core/VAS messaging applications and other network elements.

  • Perform needed changes on Core/VAS messaging applications related to routing, signaling, numbers translation, global titles, point codes, USSD codes, and other changes.

  • Performing the routine backups for Core/VAS messaging applications.

  • Perform and troubleshoot all operations and problems related to roaming partners and IREG testing including the common tests.

  • Implement interconnect integration with other operators, networks, and international gateways through ISUP, PRA, SIP, SIP-I and any other supported protocols.

  • Perform the needed acceptance testing for new SIMs batches and follow-up the troubleshooting with vendors for any SIM’s issues.

  • Perform planned and unplanned activities (incidents).

  • Communication with Core/VAS messaging vendors to follow up all issues, either those are a problem, planned customization, or upgrades related to applications.

  • Maintaining the network KPI's related to Core/VAS messaging applications.

  • Perform the acceptance testing related to any operation made on core and VAS applications.

  • Follow-up and perform integrations needed between Core/VAS messaging applications with other network elements.

  • Prepare the required documentation for any operation made in Core/VAS messaging applications and update them accordingly.

  • Handle end user complaints on Core/VAS messaging applications related services within agreed SLA.

  • Perform proactive maintenance procedures to keep Core/VAS systems within required performance.

  • Work closely with other departments and business owners to deliver the needed services that can be built and delivered through Core/VAS messaging applications.

  • Ensure all O&M related activities are delivered with the best quality.

  • Reporting all O&M activities related to Core/VAS messaging duties to the department leaders and senior leaders.

  • Being on-call for 24/7 and available onsite if needed.

  • Any other assigned tasks by direct supervisor.

Work Experience & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Telecom/computer/electrical engineering or equivalent.

  • Knowledge in 2G/3G/4G/5G networks, SS7 signalling, and traffic flows.

  • Knowledge in VAS messaging systems, SMPP protocol, and APIs.

  • Good understanding of data structure, algorithms, and managed objects.

  • Good understanding of databases such as Oracle and MySQL.

  • 1-2 years’ experience in related/similar role (fresh graduates are welcome to apply).

  • Good knowledge in VoIP and VoLTE.

  • Excellent experience in Unix.

  • Excellent experience in MS-Office and Windows applications.


Personal Traits & Special Skills
  • Ability to handle emergency tasks under work pressure.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills.

  • Organization commitment and time flexibility.

  • Strong analytical skills.

  • Fluent in written and spoken English.

  • Jerusalem ID and valid driving license are advantage.


Note: you will be required to attach the following:
  1. Resume/CV
  2. Updated CV
  3. Personal Profile Photo
  4. ID Photograph