Description : Job Summary :
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer with strong experience in the telecom domain to drive automation initiatives across network elements, OSS / BSS systems, test environments, and operational processes.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in telecom technologies combined with advanced automation skill sets.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain automation frameworks for telecom applications, network systems, and test environments.
- Automate provisioning, configuration, validation, regression, and performance testing of network services.
- Develop automation scripts for OSS / BSS workflows, network operations, and troubleshooting.
- Integrate automation tools with CI / CD pipelines and monitoring platforms.
- Collaborate with network engineers, QA teams, and product owners to identify automation opportunities.
- Perform root cause analysis and optimize existing automation solutions for scalability and performance.
- Prepare technical documentation, reusable libraries, and automation reports.
- Ensure automation complies with telecom standards, SLAs, and security guidelines.
Required Skills :
Strong experience in telecom systems such as :
4G / 5G, IMS, VoLTE, RAN, Core Networks, ORANOSS / BSS and Network Management Systems (NMS)Proficiency in automation and scripting using :
Python / Shell / Perl / JavaScriptRobot Framework / Selenium / PyTest / TestNG / JenkinsExperience with API automation (REST / SOAP) and web services.Hands-on understanding of network protocols : SIP, Diameter, SCTP, HTTP / 2, TCP / IP, DNS.Familiarity with cloud & virtualization :
Kubernetes, Docker, OpenStack, VMwareExperience with CI / CD tools : Git, GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Maven.Working knowledge of telecom simulators, traffic generators, or automation tools (e.g., Spirent, IxNetwork, iTest).Nice to Have :
Experience with AI / ML-driven network operations (AIOps).Knowledge of Ansible / Terraform for infrastructure automation.Exposure to microservices and DevOps in telecom ecosystems.Certification(s) in telecom or cloud (e.g., Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, AWS, Azure).Qualification :
Bachelors / Masters degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field.Soft Skills :
Strong analytical and debugging skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration.Ability to work in fast-paced telecom delivery environments.Why Join :
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge telecom platforms including 5G, ORAN & cloud-native networks.Collaborative environment enabling innovation and automation-first culture.Work on large-scale transformation projects with global telecom partners(ref : hirist.tech)