Network Automation Engineer (SCDS/EN)

Job brief

SPTel is looking for a motivated individual passionate about network technologies and automations to join our team. You will play a key role in configuring network provisioning automation and service delivery workflows using industry-standard Service Orchestration tools within a Catalog-Driven Fulfillment framework. This role includes hands-on work in network automation as well as developing Network Element Interfaces (NEI) using Java (10-15% of the time).

Responsibilities

• Configure and implement network provisioning automation and service delivery workflows using orchestration platforms.
• Work with Catalog-Driven Fulfillment frameworks to design service models and workflows.
• Develop and maintain lightweight Network Element Interfaces (NEI) using Java for integrating network devices and services.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Service Delivery teams to ensure seamless service rollout.
• Assist in the onboarding of new network services and technologies on the orchestration platform.
• Continuously improving automation processes to enhance service activation efficiency and reduce manual interventions

Requirements

• Basic understanding of telecom networks, including concepts like IP, MPLS, SDN, DWDM, and network services.
• Familiarity or willingness to learn Service Orchestration platforms (e.g., TMF Open APIs, TOSCA, Nokia FlowOne, Blue Planet, etc).
• Basic programming skills in Java (comfortable reading and writing small modules for integration purposes).
• Interest in network automation tools and protocols (NETCONF, RESTCONF, YANG Models, Ansible, RestAPI).
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Preferred (Nice to Have):

• Knowledge of Telecom BSS/OSS systems and fulfilment processes.
• Exposure to workflow tools like Camunda, Apache NiFi, or similar.
• Understanding of APIs and integration patterns (REST/SOAP).
• Fresh graduates or early-career professionals who are passionate about network technologies and want to specialize in network automation and orchestration rather than pure software development.
• Individuals looking to build a career at the intersection of telecom networks and automation technologies.