Senior 5G Network Engineer - Remote Lead, Flexible Hours

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 2,003,000 - 3,172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Competitive salary plus bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous annual leave

Professional development & conferences

Home office stipend & equipment

Global collaborative culture

Challenging projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 5G Network Engineer for a remote-first role. You will design, deploy, and optimize 5G core network elements and RAN components, ensuring high performance and scalability across a distributed, global team.

Must have 6+ years in mobile network engineering with 5G NSA/SA experience, plus proficiency in CNFs, Docker/Kubernetes, Python scripting, and network protocols. Remote collaboration and independent problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years in mobile network engineering with 5G NSA/SA experience.
• Proficiency in 5G protocols and related network technologies.
• Experience with CNFs and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with network emulation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and deploy 5G core network elements and RAN components for high performance and scalability.
• Monitor network health, analyze performance metrics, and optimize for user experience.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across layers of the 5G stack with remote collaboration.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for a remote context.
• Evaluate new technologies and best practices for 5G evolution.
• Conduct capacity planning and traffic forecasting for future demand.
• Participate in on-call rotation for incident response.
• Collaborate with product teams to integrate new features into the 5G network.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the remote team.

Skills

Remote work experience

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

TCP/IP

SIP

Diameter

GTP

CNFs

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior 5G Network Engineer for a remote-first role. You will design, deploy, and optimize 5G core network elements and RAN components, ensuring high performance and scalability across a distributed, global team.

Must have 6+ years in mobile network engineering with 5G NSA/SA experience, plus proficiency in CNFs, Docker/Kubernetes, Python scripting, and network protocols. Remote collaboration and independent problem solving are essential.