Data Access PCRF Designer
Posted 3 hours 36 minutes ago by Hydrogen Group
Data Access Policy Designer (PCF/PCRF - 5G Standalone)
Reading/Paddington (Hybrid - 2 days on-site per week)
Contract Until Dec 2026 (extensions likely)
Competitive PAYE/Umbrella
About the role:
We are supporting a large UK mobile network operator with a critical replacement hire into their core data and policy control design team.
This role is centred on policy charging and access control, contributing to the design of cloud-native PCF/PCRF/UDR platforms supporting 5G Standalone, alongside 4G and 3G data services.
You will work on the transition from Legacy platforms to telco cloud, shaping policy design, integrations and charging logic that directly impacts customer experience and revenue.
Key responsibilities:
- Design and evolve PCF/PCRF/UDR platforms for 5G SA, 4G and 3G
- Own policy charging design, including integration modelling
- Translate product and commercial requirements into efficient policy rules
- Work closely with Operations, Test, Security, Marketing and Revenue teams
- Operate confidently in a high-pressure, multi-project environment
Essential experience:
- Strong hands-on experience with PCF/PCRF policy design
- 5G Standalone architecture knowledge (mandatory)
- Experience working with Oracle policy platforms (or similar)
- Solid understanding of policy charging and control flows
- Telco operator background (core network/packet core)
- Working knowledge of BSS/OCS integrations
- Experience in cloud-native or telco cloud environments
Why this role:
- Long-term, high-impact programme
- Real ownership of policy and charging design
- Exposure to live 5G Standalone environments
- Hybrid working with limited on-site requirement
Company details will be disclosed to qualifying candidates.
1 interview round