Network Kubernetes Engineer

Orangebitsindia; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm is seeking a skilled Kubernetes/Network Function Deployment Engineer to support the buildout and rebuild of 5G core network elements, focusing primarily on SMPCF and secondarily on AMPCF and SCP. The ideal candidate will possess strong Kubernetes expertise, experience in deploying telco-grade network functions, and a deep understanding of 5G core call flows. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams, timely delivery of milestones, and maintaining project documentation.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes in production environments.
• Deep understanding of 5G core & 3GPP call flow functions.
• Familiarity with CNF deployment and orchestration.
• Ability to troubleshoot across network, platform, and orchestration layers
• Experience working in agile, fast-paced, milestone-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and rebuild SMPCF sets on updated software using Kubernetes.
• Support deployment of AMPCF and SCP functions.
• Assist in tearing down legacy sets and migrating to new architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (integration, field support)
• Ensure timely delivery of build milestones
• Maintain documentation, track progress.

Skills

Kubernetes expertise

5G core knowledge

Troubleshooting

Agile methodology

Agile environment

Job description

Note: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and for the duration of the contract. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Job Requirements

• -Overview: Seeking a skilled Kubernetes/Network Function Deployment Engineer to support the buildout and rebuild of 5G core network elements, with a primary focus on SMPCF, and secondary priorities in AMPCF and SCP. The ideal candidate will have strong Kubernetes expertise and experience deploying telco-grade network functions (CNFs).
• Key Responsibilities: Deploy and rebuild SMPCF sets on updated software using Kubernetes (Kubernetes Architect needed); Support deployment of AMPCF and SCP functions; Assist in tearing down legacy sets and migrating to new architecture; Collaborate with cross-functional teams (integration, field support); Ensure timely delivery of build milestones; Maintain documentation, track progress.
• Required Skills: Strong hands‑on experience with Kubernetes in production environments; Deep understanding of 5G core & 3GPP call flow functions (SMPCF, AMPCF, SCP); Familiarity with CNF deployment, orchestration, and scaling; Ability to troubleshoot across network, platform, and orchestration layers; Experience working in agile, fast‑paced, milestone‑driven environments.
• Nice to Have: Oracle Experience; Experience with legacy‑to‑CNF migrations.