Technical Lead ( Telecom Experience)

Aeris Communications Inc.; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 5,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeris Communications Inc. is seeking a Technical Leader to drive the cloud-based 5G SA core network development.

You will work closely with architects to generate detailed designs and documentation, lead delivery schedules, and actively code on core network components using Java and other languages. You will mentor developers, ensure security and observability, and incorporate AI-powered tooling to improve processes and product quality.

Qualifications

• BS or higher degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with 3GPP Rel 15+ and 5G SA architectures is required.
• Experience with API development & security (OAuth2, PKI, mTLS).
• Proficiency in cloud services (GCP, AWS or Azure) and databases.
• Strong debugging, design, and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Solve business problems by researching solutions and defining product requirements.
• Groom backlog and translate requirements into a detailed solution backlog with components and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure architectural alignment with secure, observable designs and correct unit economics.
• Leverage cellular domain knowledge to build a cutting-edge Cellular Core SaaS product.
• Produce technical designs, specifications, and documentation for current and future work.
• Directly develop network components using Java, C/C++, Python, and related tools.
• Contribute to delivery schedule planning and product launches.
• Mentor and supervise other developers through code reviews and troubleshooting.
• Address complex technical challenges and optimize network performance.
• Adopt AI-powered tools to enhance development processes.

Skills

AI prompt engineering

Git

Java

Python

C/C++

System design

Cloud concepts

Databases

Education

BS or higher in Computer Science

Tools

Spring Boot

MySQL

Oracle

Redis

Wireshark

tcpdump

pcap

Job description

Aeris is the secure connectivity platform for Physical AI and intelligent IoT devices. It caters to connected cars, drones, autonomous mobility, robotics, utilities, energy, fleet management, logistics, medical devices, and manufacturing. Aeris serves over 7,000 enterprise customers and connects more than 115 million devices worldwide, including 41 million connected vehicles, supported by an ecosystem of 30+ mobile network operators. Enterprises rely on Aeris for the borderless connectivity, embedded security, observability, and proven scale that mission critical Physical AI programs demand.

Location

• Aeris Office, Gurgaon, India
• Aeris Office, Noida, India
• Hybrid 3d/wk in office

Technical leadership role in the development of a cloud-based 3GPP compliant 5G SA core network. Communicate daily with the architect and generate detailed technical designs and documentation. Take an active role in in developing delivery schedules. In addition to hands‑on implementation of a number of 5G SA Network Functions, oversee and support the daily activities of other developers on the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Solve Business Problems: Research solutions to solve problems and develop product
• Groom Backlog: Develop detailed requirements working peers such as Product managers, Network Engineers and Architects. Effectively transform product requirements into a solution backlog complete with definition of all required components and their interworking and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure Architectural Alignment: Work closely with team and stakeholders to review and refine system designs, ensuring the product’s security and network components are robust, well‑integrated, with the right level of observability and the right unit‑economics.
• Leverage Cellular Expertise: Leverage domain expertise in Cellular networks (3GPP standards, deployment, operations) to build a cutting‑edge Cellular Core SaaS product.
• Create Design & Documentation Artifacts: Produce and maintain detailed technical designs, specifications, and documentation to guide both current development and future enhancements.
• Implementation: Directly develop and implement network components using technologies like Java, various databases, and network analysis tools (e.g., pcap, Wireshark, tcpdump).
• Schedule Planning: Actively contribute to setting and managing delivery schedules to meet launch
• deadlines.
• Team Oversight: Oversee and support the daily activities of other developers, including mentoring, code reviews, and troubleshooting, ensuring best practices are followed throughout the project.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Address complex technical challenges and optimize network performance.
• Adoption of New Technologies : Integrate emerging AI-powered tools and methodologies to enhance development processes.

Mandatory Telecom domain experience

• Familiarity with 3GPP Rel 15 and later
• 2G/3G (SS7), 4G (Diameter), 5G SA (HTTP/2)
• VoLTE
• API Development & Security
• Oath2
• PKI
• mTLS, SSL
• IP networks: packet inspection, routing, IP allocation & assignment, subnets, CIDR specification, IPV6

Must have skills:

• AI-powered coding assistants and effective prompt engineering, and use GenAI for technical research and documentation.
• Git source control & release compliance
• Critical thinking
• Excellent communicator: able to effectively express ideas and concepts, in both written and
• spoken forms. Can organize and lead internal discussions and present to customers
• Hands‑on development experience in any programming language -- Java, Go, C++, Python, anything. We care that you write real code, not which language you use
• Database (MySQL, Oracle, Cassandra, Redis (at least one)
• Public cloud services: GCP, AWS or Azure
• Spring Boot
• C/C++

Education

BS or higher degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Our Process

Aeris is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.

As part of our hiring process, Aeris may conduct background checks to verify the information provided in your application and assess your suitability for the role. The scope and type of checks will comply with the applicable laws and regulations of the country where the position is based. Additional detail will be provided via the formal application process.