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Adroit People Limited (UK)

SBA engineer

Remote

United kingdom

Full Time

22-04-2025

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Greetings

We are Hiring Service-Based Architecture (SBA Engineers) - Stevenage -UK

Location : Stevenage -UK
Role is Remote
Permanent hiring

Below is the short JD and skills.

There are 4 positions to be fulfilled at UK , Stevenage.

PFB JD
5G Core Network -designing, developing cloud-native network functions like AMF, SMF, PCF, NRF, and others in alignment with 3GPP standards (e.g., TS 23.501, 29.500 )
Build and manage REST APIs for inter-NF (Network Function)
Experience in container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to deploy services in scalable, resilient environments—whether on public cloud (AWS, Azure) or private 5G telco clouds
Integrate code into automated pipelines for continuous integration and deployment. Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth service rollouts and updates

Skills:
6+ years of hands-on development experience with 5G SBA network functions (e.g., AMF, SMF, NRF, PCF, UDM)
Strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Java, or C++
Proficient in building microservices and working with REST/gRPC APIs
Experience in Docker and Kubernetes in deploying services over public or private clouds
Solid understanding of 3GPP specs (especially TS 23.501, 23.502, 29.500+ series
Experience with network function virtualization (NFV) and service mesh (e.g., Istio) will be plus

Below is the JD

Design and Implement 5G SBA Services: Develop microservice-based components such as AMF, SMF, PCF, NRF, and others in alignment with 3GPP standards (e.g., TS 23.501, 29.500).
RESTful API Development: Build and manage REST APIs for inter-NF (Network Function) communication. Ensure API compliance with OpenAPI specs and 3GPP-defined message flows.
Cloud-Native Deployment: Use container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to deploy services in scalable, resilient environments—whether on public cloud (AWS, Azure) or private 5G telco clouds.
Performance and Reliability: Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of network services. Optimize services for low latency and high throughput.
CI/CD and DevOps: Integrate code into automated pipelines for continuous integration and deployment. Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth service rollouts and updates.
Testing and Debugging: Write unit, integration, and system-level tests. Debug real-time issues in simulated or live test environments.
Documentation and Standards Compliance: Keep thorough documentation of designs, APIs, and implementations. Maintain compliance with evolving 3GPP standards.

Core Responsibilities:

Design and Implement SBA Services: Develop microservice-based components such as AMF, SMF, PCF,
NRF, and others in alignment with 3GPP standards (e.g., TS 23.501, 29.500).
RESTful API Development: Build and manage REST APIs for inter-NF (Network Function)
communication. Ensure API compliance with OpenAPI specs and 3GPP-defined message flows.
Cloud-Native Deployment: Use container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes to deploy services
in scalable, resilient environments—whether on public cloud (AWS, Azure) or private 5G telco clouds.
Performance and Reliability: Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of network
services. Optimize services for low latency and high throughput.
CI/CD and DevOps: Integrate code into automated pipelines for continuous integration and
deployment. Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth service rollouts and updates.
Testing and Debugging: Write unit, integration, and system-level tests. Debug real-time issues in
simulated or live test environments.
Documentation and Standards Compliance: Keep thorough documentation of designs, APIs, and
implementations. Maintain compliance with evolving 3GPP standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Telecommunications, or related field.
4+ years of experience in telecom software development, ideally in 4G/5G Core domains.
OS Proficiency - Linux (Ubuntu/Debian)
Good Understanding of Networking Concepts IP, UDP, TCP, SCTP
Hands-on experience with 5G SBA network functions (e.g., AMF, SMF, NRF, PCF, UDM).
Strong programming skills in languages such as Go, Java, or C++.
Proficient in building microservices and working with REST/gRPC APIs.
Solid understanding of 3GPP specs (especially TS 23.501, 23.502, 29.500+ series).
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or OpenShift).
Familiarity with network protocols (HTTP/2, SCTP, Diameter, PFCP).
CI/CD tools and test automation experience (Jenkins, GitLab, Robot Framework, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with network function virtualization (NFV) and service mesh (e.g., Istio).
Exposure to service orchestration and management frameworks (ONAP, OSM).
Contributions to open-source telecom projects are a plus.
Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger, ELK stack).
Linux scripting - Shell scripting, Python
Knowledge and experience with Test Automation tools such as Jenkins, Robot or similar
Has led small team in delivery of a specific deliverable.

About the Company

Adroit People Ltd is a top-notch technology firm focused to deliver Staffing Services, IT Consulting, Implementation and Support Services in UK, Europe, USA, Asia-Pacific and Middle East. Adroit People Ltd creates and implements value-added solutions to its clients. It has got an excellent range of competencies in the implementation, maintenance and support of various technologies including ERP, Oracle and Web Technologies. As an end-to-end solutions/services provider, we strive to give the best solutions to our customers,... Know more