Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop, enhance, and maintain Unified Inventory solutions that support real-time service and resource inventory across multi-vendor and multi-domain networks. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design architecture and implement solutions for 5G slicing, 5G SA/NSA networks, IP MPLS, Optical Transport, IMS, and VoLTE. 
• Ensure seamless integration of the UIV with Fulfillment and Assurance systems, enabling real-time, automated network operations. 
• Contribute to the overall cloud-native architecture of the UIV, optimizing the system for performance, scalability, and reliability. 
• Implement network management and monitoring using cutting-edge technologies, such as SNMP, REST, SOAP, JMS, and Kafka. 
• Participate in continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes using tools like Jenkins, Junit, and other automation frameworks. 
• Work with Kubernetes (AWS-EKS, RedHat Openshift), Docker containers, and monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Search, and Kibana to maintain a high level of system observability and responsiveness. 

Technical Skills: 

                  Primary Skills: 

• Strong hands-on experience with 5G slicing, 5G SA/NSA networks, IP MPLS, Optical Transport, IMS, and VoLTE. 
• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, Python, and working with XML, XSLT, and JSON. 
• Experience in network communication protocols and technologies: SNMP, REST, SOAP, JMS, Kafka. 
• Experience with CI/CD processes, Jenkins, and unit testing frameworks like Junit. 

                  Secondary Skills: 

• Experience with Kubernetes (AWS-EKS, RedHat OpenShift) and Helm charts. 
• Familiarity with Docker containers and monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and Elastic Search. 
• Knowledge of system notifications and logging tools like FluentD. 

Required Qualifications and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology. 
• 7-12 years of hands-on experience in the following domains: 
• NMS, Inventory, Network Topology, Assurance, and Fulfilment domains. 
• Experience with multi-vendor networks is highly preferred. 
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design and implement scalable solutions. 
• Experience working in a cloud-native, highly automated environment. 

Soft Skills: 

• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex solutions effectively. 
• Proactive problem-solving approach and ability to manage tasks independently. 
• Organizational skills to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines. 
• Excellent communication skills for reporting and presenting to stakeholders. 

Behavioral Competency: 

• Have good attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Be able to engage with customers and to identify their true needs (beyond problems presented); managing expectations. 
• Proactive and self-managing: able to initiate and plan new work and carry on job duties and meet timeframes without direct supervision. 
• Willing to approach undefined problems with innovation, creativity, and adaptability.