4G/5G Core Network DB Operator (m/f/d)

Job Description

Project / Role Overview:
At the Telco Hub in Madrid, we are pioneers in merging IT and Telco, building and scaling Telco as a Platform (TaaP) on our proprietary layered cloud. Our teams operate in cross-country and cross-functional squads, delivering cutting-edge services to Europe's most valued Operator.
Our mission is to create the best customer experience based on three core principles:
✅ Cloud-based – Harnessing the latest technologies for scalability and performance.
✅ Automated – Driving efficiency through AI, automation, and DevOps.
✅ Sustainable – Building a future-ready, environmentally conscious infrastructure.
We are looking for top engineering talent eager to grow technically and professionally in an innovative, dynamic, and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about shaping the future of telecommunications, this is your place!

The Tribe Data is responsible for a system landscape of central components of the fixed and mobile network, which encompasses a wide range of different systems and platforms.

The T-DAT SDM Lifecycle Squad is responsible for the planning and operation of the central network databases (CNTDB) for all access networks (mobile, fixed-line, M2M), as well as HLR/HSS throughout their entire lifecycle, along with 5GC-relevant systems such as UDM & AUSF. This includes ensuring the stable operation of the SDM platform, as well as the deployment and piloting of the systems in a cloud environment.

As part of this job posting, one Solution Designer is being sought for the SDM LifecycleSquad.
 

Responsibilities and Duties

• End-to-end operation of the frontend systems in the 5G Core domain (UDM, AMF, SMF, NRF) as well as the 4G Core (HSS and DRA) in a cloud environment
• Monitoring of frontend systems in the 5G/4G Core domain with Kibana and Grafana
• Incident resolution and support for problem management
• Checking the cloud cluster status using kubectl and k9s
• Adjusting configurations using GitOps, including change management
• Protocol-level tracing using NetScout and Wireshark

Qualifications

Must-have requirements:

• In-depth knowledge and experience in the area of 5G Core (UDM, AMF, SMF, NRF)
• Confident use of tools such as kubectl, k9s, Kibana, Grafana, GitOps, Netscout and Wireshark
• Experience in YAML and JSON is an advantage· experience in classic and agile forms of cooperation
• Basic willingness to take on on-call duty after thorough training

Tools and Platforms

• CNTDB, UDM+AUSF (AMF, SMF, NRF)   Kubernetes based   Cloudkubectl, k9s, Kibana, Grafana, GitOps, Netscout and Wireshark

Nice-to-have requirements:

• Basic knowledge of 4G Core (HSS, DRA)

Additional Information

What do we offer you?

Work environment & flexibility

• International, dynamic and collaborative environment 
• T-Social: social initiatives (sports, community, health, ...)
• Hybrid work model (remote/on-site)
• Flexible working hours

Growth & development

• Customized training: access to Coursera to learn whatever you want, whenever you want
• Weekly language classes (English, Spanish & German)
• International Mentoring Sessions & Experience Days

Compensation & benefits

• Flexible compensation plan (health insurance, meal vouchers, childcare, transport)
• Telemedicine
• Life and accident insurance
• Social fund

Wellbeing & time off 

• 26+ working days of vacation per year
• Free access to specialist services (medical, legal, wellness)
• 100% salary coverage during medical leave

And many more advantages of being part of T-Systems!

If you are looking for a new challenge, do not hesitate to send us your CV! Please send CV in English. Join our team!

T-Systems Iberia will only process the CVs of candidates who meet the requirements specified for each offer.