South Africa Job Openings

Ericsson

Solution Architect

Johannesburg

August 27, 2024

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About this opportunity
We are now looking for a Solution Architect, who will be responsible for performing Design, Tuning, Audit and Optimization activities of Networks to meet customer requirements. The position is applicable for the Design & Optimization of a Radio Access Network (RAN). You will be engaged in the whole process from Pre-sales till Service Delivery and Acceptance.

What you will do

Scope, define and design solution offerings; driving end-to-end technical solutions
Provide technical support in customer discussions, presentation and workshop
Necessary feature implementation and recommended parameters settings to better voice and data services
Customer engagement in advanced technical discussions to understand customer requirements and propose strategic advice and direction
Setup and negotiate KPI acceptance/exit criteria with the customer for services that will be delivered.
Ensure project delivery team alignment to delivery model and ways of working.
Provide Radio network strategic and architecture planning, ensuring robustness, scalability, interoperability, and appropriate technology
Proficient in Network Design on multiple technologies and multiple streams including but not limited to:
Initial system design and dimensioning,
System dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis,
Work across subject areas at any point in the project lifecycle, from strategy to design to implementation to operations and maintenance

Responsibilities include

Coverage/capacity analysis,
Proposal for coverage or capacity enhancement to meet the acceptance target.
Creating & Studying RF coverage maps, perform simulations and identify problem areas, also trouble-shooting areas with poor coverage and Quality and recommending suitable solutions.
Proficient in using Planning (Asset/Ericsson Tools) tool extract data as per design requirements
Draft RF design solutions to address RAN network issues to be reviewed by Radio Planning Supervisor/Manager.
Prepare and submit periodic coverage map and reports, Able to suggest design changes for Network improvement GSM, WCDMA, LTE & NR network.
Participate in customer projects, handling scope, risks, changes and customer expectations.

You will bring

Bachelor’s degree and above in Electronics and Communication or relevant fields.
At least 8+years of multi technology experience in Radio Networks Design Strategic Planning, and Solutions
Deep understanding of the latest technological trends in Radio Network, including Small Cells, CA, MIMO, IOT etc.
Experience on Design and Planning, experience in Ericsson Network Design Tools, Radio Products, and Solutions (GSM, WCDMA, LTE & NR)
Good understanding of advanced and complex radio networks and should be able to assist with advanced Planning and creative design solutions
Must have customer facing and engagement experience.

Ericsson South Africa recruits in line with its Employment Equity plan and will therefore give preference to suitably qualified candidates who are members of designated groups

Why 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.

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What happens once you apply?
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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. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.

Primary country and city: South Africa (ZA) || Woodmead
Job details: Solution Architect

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