PCRF Deployment & Upgrade Engineer - EPC / 5G

About the Role :

We are looking for experienced PCRF Deployment & Upgrade Engineers / System Analysts / Tech Leads to join our Telecom OSS / BSS engineering team.

The role requires strong expertise in PCRF (Policy and Charging Rules Function) solutions with hands-on experience in deployment, upgrades, configuration, and integration with core network elements.

You will play a key role in end-to-end solution delivery, system analysis, and leading technical discussions with Responsibilities :

• Lead and execute deployment, configuration, and upgrades of PCRF platforms across multiple environments.
• Perform system analysis to identify gaps, recommend solutions, and ensure smooth integration with EPC / 5G Core elements (e.g., PCEF, OCS, HSS, PGW).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Network Engineering, DevOps, and Operations for deployment planning and rollout.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and performance tuning of PCRF systems.
• Conduct system health checks, capacity planning, patching, and security hardening.
• Provide L3 support for critical issues, root cause analysis, and troubleshooting of PCRF-related incidents.
• Drive automation and CI / CD adoption for faster deployment and upgrades.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on PCRF solutions and best practices.
• Document design, deployment procedures, and upgrade Skills & Qualifications :
• Strong hands-on experience in PCRF platforms (Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, ZTE, or equivalent).
• Proven track record in deployment, upgrades, migration, and integration of PCRF in large-scale telecom environments.
• Knowledge of 4G EPC and 5G Core architecture, especially Policy and Charging framework.
• Proficiency in Linux / Unix administration, Shell / Python scripting, and SQL.
• Familiarity with Cloud-native PCRF solutions, virtualization (VMware, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with network protocols such as Diameter, Gx, Rx, Sy, Sd, and related interfaces.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with focus on system stability and performance optimization.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with global teams and Qualifications :
• Experience with 5G Policy Control Function (PCF).
• Exposure to DevOps tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Helm, Terraform).
• Telecom domain certifications (e.g., 3GPP, PCRF vendor certifications).
• Prior experience as Tech Lead / System Analyst in PCRF solution delivery

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