Senior MANO/NFVO Developer  

  • Experience: Minimum 4 Years in 5G MANO Framework & Deployment 
  • Employment Type: Full-time 

Role Overview: 

  • We are looking for a Senior MANO Developer to lead the deployment of 5G applications onto a RedHat cloud environment for India’s largest Communication Service Provider (CSP).  
  • The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the 5G Management and Orchestration (MANO) framework, including Network Service Descriptors (NSD), Virtual Network Function Descriptors (VNFD), and the VIM/VNF/CNF architecture.  
  • This role requires the ability to manage a team of developers while ensuring the seamless deployment of 5G applications in a cloud-native ecosystem. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead a team of MANO developers in the deployment of 5G network applications on a RedHat cloud platform. 
  • Develop custom interfaces and plugins, create detailed use cases (including Network Service Descriptors with custom workflows), oversee cluster lifecycle management (LCM) and provisioning, and manage integration use cases for Cloud-Native Functions (CNFs) and Virtual Network Functions (VNFs). 
  • Develop and manage Network Service Descriptors (NSD) and Virtual Network Function Descriptors (VNFD) in accordance with 5G architecture standards. 
  • Oversee the end-to-end deployment lifecycle, ensuring that 5G services are correctly orchestrated and managed through the MANO framework. 
  • Work closely with network architects to ensure the effective integration of Virtual Network Functions (VNF) and Cloud-native Network Functions (CNF). Ensure proper networking and storage configurations for efficient 5G application deployments. 
  • Interface with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure compatibility with the Virtualized Infrastructure Manager (VIM). 
  • Troubleshoot and optimize VNF/CNF deployments and manage upgrades and scaling operations. 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure that all 5G services are deployed in line with project timelines and CSP requirements. 

 Must-Have Skills:  

  • In-depth understanding of ETSI MANO Architecture,  
  • Good hands-on experience: 
  • in creating YANG / TOSCA templates, VNFD, NSD files for VNF and CNF 
  • with mistral workflow service and Ansible 
  • with Python, YAML, and object-oriented programming 
  • with OpenStack, OpenShift and Kubernetes, harbor, docker.  
  • Strong understanding of SDN concepts and hands-on with a controller like ODL or ONOS 
  • Experience with Nokia CBAM and CBND/NCOM (recently) is a big plus. 
  • DevOps understanding (at least working knowledge) 

Key Requirements:  

  • 4+ years of experience in 5G MANO framework, focusing on the orchestration of VNF/CNF in cloud environments. 
  • In-depth knowledge of VNF/CNF lifecycle management, including instantiation, scaling, monitoring, and termination. 
  • Strong experience writing and managing NSD and VNFD for 5G network deployments. 
  • Hands-on experience with VIMs like OpenStack, RedHat OpenShift, or equivalent platforms. 
  • Good understanding of networking (SDN/NFV), storage solutions, and other infrastructure components crucial for 5G deployments. 
  • Familiarity with 5G standards, including ETSI MANO, 3GPP, and cloud-native principles. 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced telecom environment. 
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders. 

 Preferred Qualifications/Good to Have:  

  • Experience with RedHat OpenStack or RedHat OpenShift environments. 
  • Hands-on knowledge of Ansible, Kubernetes, and Helm for automating VNF/CNF deployments. 
  • Knowledge of automation frameworks and tools for cloud orchestration. 
  • Familiarity with 5G core network architecture, NFV, and SDN technologies. 
  • Industry certifications in 5G MANO, RedHat OpenShift/OpenStack, or Kubernetes. 
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Gurgaon

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