Remote 5G Core Network Engineer – Design & Optimize

Placements24; Durban; Hybride; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote working arrangement

Competitive salary

Health benefits package

Home office setup allowance

Online training and certifications

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote 5G Core Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize 5G core networks from anywhere in South Africa. You’ll work with dispersed engineering teams to ensure low-latency, reliable mobile services and drive architectural improvements.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in 5G core deployment, strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, and hands-on experience with virtualization and containerization (VMware, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, CS, or related field.
• 4+ years in 5G core deployment and operation.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards and core functions.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization (VMware, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsabilités

• Design, implement, and manage 5G core network functions (e.g., AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF).
• Perform configuration, integration, and testing of 5G core network elements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues related to 5G core services.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including design guides and operational procedures.
• Monitor network performance and capacity, ensuring optimal service delivery and user experience.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless integration.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident management and emergency support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of network architecture and operational processes.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance 5G core capabilities.

Connaissances

5G Core

Linux

Networking

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Virtualization

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Outils

VMware

OpenStack

Docker

Kubernetes

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote 5G Core Network Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize 5G core networks from anywhere in South Africa. You’ll work with dispersed engineering teams to ensure low-latency, reliable mobile services and drive architectural improvements.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in 5G core deployment, strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, and hands-on experience with virtualization and containerization (VMware, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes).