Engineering Services Practitioner

About The Role

Project Role :Engineering Services Practitioner

Project Role Description :Assist with end-to-end engineering services to develop technical engineering solutions to solve problems and achieve business objectives. Solve engineering problems and achieve business objectives using scientific, socio-economic, technical knowledge and practical experience. Work across structural and stress design, qualification, configuration and technical management.
Must have skills :5G Wireless Networks & Technologies

Good to have skills :AWS Core Infrastructure, Red Hat Cloud Architecture and DesignMinimum
7.5 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification :15 years full time educationJob Title:5G Core Network Specialist Team Lead / Associate Manager (Nokia/Ericsson)Location:Delhi-NCR/ BangaloreJob Type:[Full-Time]Department:Core Network Engineering / Mobile Network OperationsTeam Size:410 Engineers (depending on project scope)
Summary:We are seeking a dynamic and technically proficient 5G Core Network Specialist Team Lead / Associate Manager to lead a team of engineers in the design, deployment, and optimization of Nokia or Ericsson 5G Core Network solutions. This leadership role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, project management capabilities, and people leadership to drive the successful delivery of 5G Core initiatives across SA and NSA deployments.Roles and Responsibilities:Technical Leadership & StrategyLead the end-to-end design, integration, and optimization of 5G Core Network components (AMF, SMF, UPF, AUSF, UDM, NRF, PCF, NSSF, NEF).Define and enforce best practices for 5G Core deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management.Provide technical direction on Nokia or Ericsson 5G Core platforms, ensuring alignment with 3GPP standards and business goals.Team & Project ManagementManage a team of core network engineers, assigning tasks, mentoring junior staff, and conducting performance reviews.Coordinate with cross-functional teams including RAN, Transport, IT, and Security to ensure seamless integration.Operations & OptimizationSupervise the monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex network issues.Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for major incidents and implement preventive measures.Drive continuous improvement in network performance, reliability, and automation.Innovation & AutomationPromote the adoption of cloud-native technologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices in 5G Core operations.Guide the development of automation scripts and tools for provisioning, monitoring, and reporting.Technical experience and Professional attributes:1015 years of experience in mobile core networks, with 3+ years in 5G Core (SA/NSA).Proven leadership experience managing technical teams or leading large-scale 5G Core projects.Hands-on expertise with Nokia or Ericsson 5G Core Network components and management tools.Strong understanding of 3GPP Release 15/16/17 standards and service-based architecture (SBA).Proficiency in protocols:SCTP, HTTP/2, PFCP, GTP, Diameter, TCP/IP, TLS.Experience with NFV/SDN, cloud-native platforms (OpenStack, Kubernetes), and containerized network functions (CNFs).Preferred Skills & Certifications:Nokia NSP/5G Certification or Ericsson Certified Expert 5G Core.Certifications in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) or Agile/Scrum methodologies.Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins), automation frameworks (Ansible, Python), and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).Knowledge of IMS, VoNR, VoLTE, and interworking with legacy EPC/CS networks.
Educational Qualifications:15 Years of Education, Bachelors or Masters degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field.Additional Information:Team PlayerQualification
15 years full time education