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.
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
You Have:
Bachelor’s or Master’s 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.
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