Senior 5G Core Network Engineer / Specialist
Launch & Scale · Europe ·
- Work mode
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Network engineering
- Experience
- 1+ years
A senior engineer defines, implements, and maintains 5G Core (5G SA) network configurations in production environments — managing golden configurations, planning configuration windows, and handling change control for a telecom client. Fully remote role across Europe.
On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Senior 5G Core Network Engineer / Specialist.
About the Role
We are looking for someone experienced in network configuration from a design and definition perspective, with a deep understanding of the architecture of the different nodes that make up the Core and the ability to define, implement, and maintain configurations in production environments.
Responsibilities:
- Define, implement, and maintain network configurations in production environments
- Work with configuration definition and configuration management
- Maintain golden configurations
- Plan and execute configuration windows
- Manage production changes and change control
- Assess configuration impact and ensure network stability
- Work with 5G Core / 5G SA environments
- Work with Core Network architecture, network functions/nodes, and their interactions
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in Mobile / Core Network engineering
- 1+ year of experience with 5G SA
- 3+ years of experience with network configuration and production change management
- Solid commercial experience with 5G Core / 5G SA environments
- Strong understanding of Core Network architecture, network functions/nodes, and their interactions
- Hands-on experience with configuration design, definition, implementation, and maintenance
- Experience with golden configurations and configuration management
- Ability to assess configuration impact and ensure network stability in complex production environments
- Experience with major Core vendors such as Ericsson, Nokia, or Huawei
- English B2 level sufficient for technical communication with customers and engineering teams
Nice to Have:
- Basic or intermediate knowledge of NETCONF and YANG
- Experience with Configuration Management / orchestration tools such as Ericsson ENM, Cisco NSO, or HPE Service Director
Company offers:
- Long-term employment with possibilities for professional growth
- Fully remote work
- Reasonably flexible schedule
- 15 days of paid vacation
- Regular performance reviews