Senior Engineer, Network Solution Architecture at 9mobile Nigeria

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Network Solution Architecture

Job: IRC4141
Location: Abuja,NG

Job Summary

Quickly grasp technical requirements and articulate a matching solution architecture based on RF Planning principles and industry standard.
Manage projects acting as a technical advisor to achieve end results of proposed solutions.
Ensure efficient Data Management and provide insight from data analysis

Principal Functions

Identify software and hardware development needs of RAN and select the right approach for such development (internal/external), as well as lead the actual development.
Design, implement and test features that meet the specifications and requirements
Provide Radio network strategic and architecture planning, ensuring robustness, scalability, interoperability, and appropriate technology.
System dimensioning for coverage and capacity including traffic analysis.
End to End process review to strengthen and optimize solutions, processes and methodologies leading to higher efficiency and quality assurance delivery.
Draft RF design solutions to address RAN network issues to be reviewed by Radio Planning Supervisor/Manager.
Creating &Studying RF coverage maps, perform simulations and identify problem areas, also troubleshooting areas with poor coverage and Quality and recommending suitable solutions.
Interpret data, analyse results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
Liaise with RF vendors to ensure that RF processes are followed and escalate any issues identified to the Manager, RF Planning and Optimisation.
Proactive radio capacity planning and resource management.
Participate in special projects e.g. technical trials, temporary sites.
Mentor Engineers and provide regular updates.

Educational Requirements

First degree or equivalent in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering
4 years post NYSC work experience

Experience,Skills & Competencies
Knowledge:

Proven working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst.
Strong knowledge of Mobile Network Planning and Design
Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques
Good knowledge of and experience with reporting packages, databases (SQL etc.), programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail.
Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Skills: