Senior Technical Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Development Engineer with strong experience in Agile/Java software development, Java engineering, and telecom network management. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with NETCONF/YANG, cloud-native platforms, and Kubernetes, and a solid understanding of secure coding practices. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying scalable software solutions for modern telecom and network management systems.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions in Java using microservices or cloud-native architecture.
• Implement and optimise network management functionalities leveraging NETCONF, YANG models, and related protocols.
• Work in an Agile/DevOps environment, contributing to sprint planning, continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automated testing.
• Develop, deploy, and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP or private cloud) using Kubernetes and container orchestration best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including QA, DevOps, system architects, and network engineers.
• Ensure application security, including secure coding, vulnerability mitigation, and compliance with security standards.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural decision-making.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed, cloud-based systems with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, API definitions, and operational guides

Qualifications

You Have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Minimum of 10 years of experience in Telecommunications, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Java and related frameworks (Spring Boot preferred).
• Solid experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with NETCONF, YANG, and telecom/network management systems.
• Practical experience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with cloud-native tools (Docker, Helm, service mesh, etc.).
• Strong understanding of software security principles, authentication/authorisation, and secure coding practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience with microservices architecture, distributed systems, or event-driven design.
• Knowledge of telecom standards, network automation frameworks, or OSS/BSS systems.
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Contributions to open-source projects or experience with community YANG models.