Network Function Developer - 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (5-10 yrs)

Job Description :

We are looking for an experienced Network Function Developer to work on 5G-NTN (Non-Terrestrial Network) Core development using SD-Core and Golang. The focus is on control plane development, and the role will involve adding Lawful Interception features. The team is also planning an SD-Core upgrade from Release 15 to Release 18 in the near future.

Key Responsibilities :

- 5G-NTN Core Development: Work on 5G-NTN core network functions using SD-Core and Golang.

- SD-Core Upgrade: Contribute to the transition from 3GPP Release 15 to Release 18.

- Control Plane Development: Implement and optimize control plane network functions.

- Lawful Interception Implementation: Develop Lawful Interception (LI) capabilities as per compliance requirements.

- Performance Optimization: Improve system efficiency, scalability, and reliability.

- Integration & Testing: Perform unit testing, debugging, and validation of network functions.

- Collaboration: Work closely with network architects, DevOps, and security teams to implement core functionalities.

Must-Have Skills :

- Strong Golang development experience.

- Deep understanding of 5G core architecture.

- Experience with SD-Core and Network Function development.

- Expertise in control plane functions of the 5G core.

- Knowledge of Lawful Interception (LI) mechanisms.

- Familiarity with 3GPP standards (Release 15 and beyond).

- Experience with cloud-native architecture and microservices.

Good to Have Skills :

- Experience with Release 18 migration.

- Knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized deployments.

- Understanding of Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) architectures.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for networking applications.

Educational Qualifications : Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Networking, or a related field.