Cloud-Native integration Engineer - CNIS, NFVi

Ericsson; Dadri; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson AB in Noida, India, is seeking an Integration Engineer to manage cloud-native packet core infrastructure. You will deploy and maintain CNFs on Kubernetes, implement CNIS and NFVi, and collaborate with DevOps on Helm-based deployments and GitOps.

You will optimize performance, execute zero-downtime upgrades, monitor SLA compliance, and provide technical documentation for cloud-native solutions across on-premises and hyperscaler environments.

Qualifications

• 4–15 years in telecom/networking.
• Deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge.
• Packet core (4G/5G) architecture experience.
• Cloud infrastructure background.

Responsibilities

• Design cloud-native packet core deployments: CNFs, CNIS, NFVi on Kubernetes.
• Deploy containerized network functions with Helm charts and GitOps workflows.
• Implement automation frameworks for provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management.
• Optimize CNF performance on on-premises and cloud environments.
• Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters for packet core workloads.
• Execute zero-downtime upgrades and rolling deployments.
• Monitor performance, resource utilization, and SLA compliance.
• Troubleshoot containerization, orchestration, and networking issues.
• Maintain Helm charts and GitOps repositories.
• Provide technical support and operational documentation.

Skills

Telecom/networking experience

Packet core (4G/5G) knowledge

Cloud infrastructure background

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

GitOps (ArgoCD/Flux)

ArgoCD

Flux

Job description

Join our Team

About This Opportunity

Join Ericsson as an Integration Engineer managing cloud-native packet core infrastructure. Deploy and maintain containerized network functions (CNFs) on Kubernetes, implementing Cloud-Native Infrastructure Software (CNIS) and NFVi solutions. Architect lifecycle management, automation frameworks, and performance optimization across on-premises and hyperscaler environments. Collaborate with DevOps and architecture teams on Helm-based deployments and GitOps practices. Execute zero-downtime upgrades, maintain SLA compliance, and deliver cloud-native solutions at scale.

What You Will Do

• Design cloud-native packet core deployments: CNFs, CNIS, NFVi on Kubernetes
• Deploy containerized network functions with Helm charts and GitOps workflows
• Implement automation frameworks for provisioning, scaling, and lifecycle management
• Optimize CNF performance on COTS hardware across on-premises and cloud environments
• Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters for packet core workloads
• Execute zero-downtime upgrades and rolling deployments
• Monitor performance, resource utilization, and SLA compliance
• Troubleshoot containerization, orchestration, and networking issues
• Maintain Helm charts and GitOps repositories
• Provide technical support and operational documentation

The Skills You Bring

Experience: 4–15 years in telecom/networking; deep Kubernetes and container orchestration knowledge; packet core (4G/5G) architecture experience; cloud infrastructure background.

Technical: Kubernetes, Helm, GitOps (ArgoCD/Flux); container technologies (Docker); packet core CNFs; CNIS/NFVi concepts; performance tuning; on-prem and hyperscaler cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP); CI/CD pipelines.

Soft Skills: Problem-solving; automation mindset; clear communication; self-directed; customer-facing experience; ability to work in fast-paced cloud environments.

Preferred: Helm chart development; GitOps implementation; multi-cloud deployments; network slicing; observability tools (Prometheus, ELK).

All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: India (IN) || Noida

Req ID: 789068