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Role -Open Shift and Open Stack Developer (120122-1)
Location Richardson, TX , Tampa ,FL , Baskin Ridge ,NJ ,Alpharetta ,GA ,Raleigh ,NC
Exp 7+ Years
Vendor Rate -$55
Skill - VNF/NFV, OpenStack, OpenShift, Python, Ansible, Claude and AI readiness
Work Mode -Hybrid
Infosys/Verizon
Domain : Telecommunications / Cloud Infrastructure
Job Description ,
We are seeking an experienced Telecom Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in NFV/VNF architectures, OpenStack, OpenShift, and automation using Python & Ansible. The role also requires AI readiness, including exposure to LLMs (e.g., Claude, GPT), automation intelligence, and AI-driven network operations.
The candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and automating next-generation telecom networks with a focus on cloud-native transformation and intelligent automation.
Key Responsibilities
NFV / Telecom Platform
- Design and implement NFV architecture (ETSI-compliant) for telecom networks
- Deploy and manage VNF/CNF workloads (5G Core, IMS, EPC, etc.)
- Integrate with MANO platforms (ONAP / OSM / proprietary)
- Perform lifecycle management (LCM) of network functions
Cloud Platforms (OpenStack / OpenShift)
- Deploy and manage OpenStack (compute, network, storage) environments
- Architect and operate OpenShift / Kubernetes clusters
- Troubleshoot multi-cloud (private/hybrid) telecom workloads
- Enable CNF (Cloud Native Functions) onboarding & orchestration
Automation & Scripting
- Develop automation using Python (APIs, orchestration scripts)
- Implement configuration management via Ansible (playbooks, roles)
- Build CI/CD pipelines for telecom deployments
- Automate provisioning, scaling, and healing of VNFs/CNFs
AI / GenAI Readiness (New Age Telecom Skills)
- Implement AI-driven automation in network operations (AIOps)
- Integrate LLMs (Claude, GPT, Copilot) for:
- Incident triage automation
- Log analysis & RCA
- Intelligent runbooks
- Develop prompt engineering workflows for telecom use cases
- Use AI tools for predictive maintenance & anomaly detection
Monitoring & Operations
- Use tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack
- Perform performance tuning and capacity planning
- Handle L2/L3 production support (telecom environments)
Required Skills
Core Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of NFV / VNF / CNF architecture
- Hands-on with OpenStack (Nova, Neutron, Cinder, Keystone)
- Experience in OpenShift / Kubernetes
- Strong scripting in Python
- Automation using Ansible
Telecom Domain Knowledge
- 4G/5G Core networks (EPC, IMS, AMF, SMF, UPF)
- Understanding of 3GPP standards
- Experience with network protocols (SIP, Diameter, HTTP/2)
AI / Future Skills
- Exposure to Generative AI platforms (Claude, GPT, Copilot)
- Understanding of:
- Prompt engineering
- AI-assisted debugging
- AIOps tools
Good to Have
- Experience with ONAP / OSM / VMware Telco Cloud
- Knowledge of Helm charts / Operators
- CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitLab, ArgoCD
- Familiarity with Terraform or Infra-as-Code
- Certifications:
- Red Hat OpenShift
- OpenStack / Kubernetes
- Telecom certifications (5G)
Experience
- 6 12 years (with telecom/cloud exposure)
Education
Bachelor s/Master s in Computer Science / Electronics / Telecom
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