Lead Engineer 4G/5G Packet Core & IMS

As a Lead Engineer specializing in 4G/5G Packet Core & IMS, your primary role will involve deployment, configuration, testing, integration, and support of 4G/5G Packet Core and IMS product stacks in cloud-native environments. You will collaborate closely with product engineering and customer teams to deliver telecom solutions compliant with industry standards. - Deploy and configure 4G EPC, 5G Core (NSA/SA), and IMS components in environments like OpenStack, Kubernetes, or OpenShift. - Automate deployments using tools like Ansible, Helm, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines for secure, scalable, and resilient deployments. - Develop and execute test plans for functional, performance, and interoperability testing using tools like Spirent for validation and KPI tracking. - Integrate network elements such as MME, SGW, PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF, HSS, PCRF, and CSCF for seamless interworking of legacy and cloud-native network functions. - Manage release management, version control, release cycles, rollout strategies, and maintain detailed release documentation. - Provide technical documentation including high-level and low-level design documents, Method of Procedure (MoP) & SOPs, deployment guides, technical manuals, and release notes. Your qualifications should include a: - Bachelors/Masters degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field. - Deep understanding of 4G/5G Packet Core and IMS architecture and protocols. - Experience with cloud-native platforms, strong scripting skills, excellent communication skills, and strong troubleshooting abilities. This role presents a unique opportunity to be part of a strategic initiative to build an indigenous telecom technology stack, shaping India's telecom future with high-performance and standards-compliant LTE/5G core network solutions. Joining this cutting-edge team will allow you to contribute to the advancement of telecom technology in India.,