Telco Cloud Engineer (5G, OpenRan, OpenStack, Python)

Jobgether; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Canada is looking for a Telco Cloud Engineer to lead design and deployment of next-gen telco cloud solutions. The role requires expertise in Python, Terraform, and cloud technologies like OpenStack and Kubernetes. You will engage with customers and ensure operational excellence while working in a fully remote environment. Benefits include a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a personal learning budget. This opportunity is for a technically skilled engineer passionate about innovation in the telco space.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Fully remote work environment

Personal learning and development budget ($2,000 USD per year)

Paid annual leave and parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced Python development experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of Terraform and automation practices required.
• Hands-on experience with Linux and cloud networking is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize telco-grade cloud solutions.
• Lead customer engagements including technical pre-sales consulting.
• Apply advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques.

Skills

Intermediate to advanced Python development experience

Strong knowledge of Terraform and automation practices

Deep understanding of telco NFVi (VIM), NFVO, VNFM, MEC

Hands-on experience with Linux, OpenStack, Kubernetes

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Tools

Terraform

OpenStack

Kubernetes

Job description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Telco Cloud Engineer (5G, OpenRan, OpenStack, Python) in Canada.

This role is focused on leading the design, deployment, and optimization of next-generation telco cloud solutions, including 5G, OpenRAN, OpenStack, and Kubernetes environments. You will work closely with service providers to translate complex technical requirements into scalable infrastructure solutions, helping them adopt cloud-native and software-defined networking technologies. This position offers hands-on experience in multi-tenant private clouds, micro clouds, and automation, while also providing opportunities to influence product roadmaps and operational improvements. It is ideal for a technically skilled engineer passionate about open-source technologies, automation, and innovation in the telco space. You will collaborate across teams, solve challenging infrastructure problems, and ensure customers achieve operational excellence. Remote work is supported, with some travel for project delivery and client engagements.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and optimize telco-grade cloud solutions using OpenStack, Kubernetes, MAAS, and Ceph
• Lead customer engagements, including technical pre-sales consulting, infrastructure design, and solution deployment
• Apply advanced Infrastructure as Code (IaC) techniques with Terraform, Python, and automation scripts
• Support integration and troubleshooting across NFVi, NFVO, VNFM, MEC, and other telco architectures
• Collaborate with customers to adopt private, public, and hybrid cloud solutions, providing guidance on best practices
• Identify and report software defects, recommend improvements, and contribute to roadmap planning
• Mentor and support customers and internal teams in deploying, configuring, and maintaining cloud and telco infrastructure

Requirements

• Intermediate to advanced Python development experience (mandatory)
• Strong knowledge of Terraform and automation practices
• Deep understanding of telco NFVi (VIM), NFVO, VNFM, MEC, and related infrastructure
• Technical knowledge of telco systems including CPU Pinning, NUMA, SRIOV, DPDK, Mobile Packet Core, Radio, OSS/BSS
• Hands-on experience with Linux, OpenStack, Kubernetes, and cloud networking
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead complex projects end-to-end
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills
• Ability to travel up to 50% for customer meetings, project deployments, and events
• Additional assets: open-source contributions, multilingual skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with potential performance-based bonuses
• Fully remote work environment
• Personal learning and development budget ($2,000 USD per year)
• Annual compensation review and recognition rewards
• Paid annual leave and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• Opportunities to travel to team events and company sprints
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events