5G Core Network Development Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled 5G Core Network Development Engineer to join their dynamic IT team. In this full-time role, you will work remotely, contributing to the development of advanced 5G core network solutions. This position offers the chance to design and develop cloud-native network functions while collaborating with DevOps teams for seamless service rollouts. If you are passionate about network development and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the telecommunications industry.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in 5G core network development.
• Strong programming skills in Go, Java, or C++.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cloud-native 5G core network functions.
• Build and manage REST APIs for network functions.
• Integrate code into automated pipelines for CI/CD.

Skills

5G SBA network functions

Programming in Go

Programming in Java

Programming in C++

Building microservices

REST/gRPC APIs

3GPP specifications

NFV and service mesh

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

Jenkins

Prometheus

Grafana

Jaeger

ELK stack

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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FindErnest is looking for a talented MID-SENIOR 5G Core Network Development Engineer to join our dynamic Information Technology/IT team. In this FULL-TIME role, you will have the opportunity to work REMOTE, contributing to the development and optimization of cutting-edge 5G core network solutions. If you are passionate about network development and eager to work in a collaborative and innovative environment, we would love to have you on board!

Job: 5G Core Network Development Engineer

Job Type: Permanent hiring

Mandatory: Please apply locally; visa sponsorship is not required

• Designing and developing cloud-native 5G core network functions like AMF, SMF, PCF, NRF, in line with 3GPP standards (e.g., TS 23.501, 29.500)
• Building and managing REST APIs for inter-NF (Network Function)
• Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes for deploying services in scalable, resilient environments—whether on public cloud (AWS, Azure) or private 5G telco clouds
• Integrating code into automated pipelines for continuous integration and deployment. Collaborating with DevOps teams for smooth service rollouts and updates

Skills:

• 6+ years of hands-on development experience with 5G SBA network functions (e.g., AMF, SMF, NRF, PCF, UDM)
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Java, or C++
• Proficient in building microservices and working with REST/gRPC APIs
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in deploying services over clouds
• Solid understanding of 3GPP specifications (especially TS 23.501, 23.502, 29.500+ series)
• Experience with NFV and service mesh (e.g., Istio) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NFV and service mesh (e.g., Istio)
• Knowledge of service orchestration frameworks (ONAP, OSM)
• Contributions to open-source telecom projects
• Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, ELK stack)
• Experience with Test Automation tools like Jenkins, Robot, or similar
• Experience leading small teams in project delivery