The Role
Lead RAN quality and performance optimization for 2G/4G/5G networks: monitor KPIs, perform drill-down analysis, manage capacity and customer complaints, assess feature trials, and report QoS metrics to meet regulatory and service targets.
Summary Generated by Built In
The Senior Quality Engineer role reports to the Radio, Planning and Optimization Lead. He/she will be responsible for the optimization of 2G/4G/5G mobile services towards delivery of excellent network service that will always enhance customer experience.
ResponsibilitiesThe role holder duties will include but not limited to:
- Share regular network insights with key focus on tool usage i.e. Geolocation and SON
- Deliver network level quality of service (QOS) performance and regulatory targets
- End to end performance monitoring and evaluation, drill down analysis and take appropriate KPI optimization actions to resolve emerging quality issues.
- Oversee and share insights on new feature trials and impact assessment before massive roll-out
- Proactively track and manage customer complaints as captured on internal customer experience platforms
- Track and review 2G, 4G and 5G capacity to identify existing or potential bottlenecks for appropriate actions to be taken
- Timely and accurate KPI reporting as required
Qualifications, Competencies and Behaviors required:
- Undergraduate in Electrical, Telecommunication Engineering or related degrees with at least 3 -5 years hands–on experience on 2G, LTE/5G Optimization
- Working knowledge on Geolocation, SON, Netact, Google earth and Mapinfo.
- Working knowledge or experience in Nokia and/or Ericsson equipment will be an added advantage
- Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to effectively deliver on service level agreements
- A team player with excellent problem-solving skills
- Keen attention to details
- Strong planning, analytical and execution skills
- Proactive with a can-do attitude.
Skills Required
- Undergraduate degree in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering or related
- 3-5 years hands-on experience in 2G, LTE/5G optimization
- Working knowledge of Geolocation, SON, Netact, Google Earth, and MapInfo
- Experience with Nokia and/or Ericsson equipment
- Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to deliver on SLAs
- Team player with excellent problem-solving skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong planning, analytical and execution skills
- Proactive, can-do attitude
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The Company
What We Do
Airtel Africa is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, operating in 14 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, offering mobile voice, data, and financial services.









