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MetTel ยท 2 days ago
5G Network Engineer - APIs
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Design and develop RESTful APIs for VNFs, ensuring they are well-documented, secure, and performant.
EBPF will be used for deep network insights and optimizations.
Collaborate with network engineers, VNF vendors, and security professionals to understand Enterprise subscriber's unique requirements.
Deliver 5G core network requirements, and translate them into clear and concise API specifications using Swagger or OpenAPI.
Implement robust API authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement.
Integrate VNF APIs with our existing network management platform, billing, support and other systems using appropriate protocols (e.g., JSON, YAML).
Develop unit and integration tests for VNF APIs, including utilizing EBPF probes for deeper observability and performance testing.
Maintain and update VNF APIs as VNF features evolve, new versions are deployed, and as 5G core network requirements change.
Document API design, usage, and troubleshooting information for developers, operations teams, and security personnel, clearly outlining integration points.
Stay up-to-date on emerging trends and technologies in VNF APIs, network function virtualization (NFV), eBPF applications in networking, and advancements in 5G core networks.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum 3+ years of experience in API development (RESTful APIs required).
Strong understanding of API design principles, including HTTP methods, resource representations, data formats, and security considerations.
Proficiency in a modern programming language commonly used for VNF API development (e.g., Python, C, Java, Go).
Solid understanding of 5G core network architecture and protocols.
In-depth knowledge of eBPF concepts, including attaching probes, reading kernel data structures, and developing custom eBPF programs.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred
Experience with network concepts like firewalls, routing, load balancing, and network security principles is a plus.
Experience with container orchestration, Kubernetes, Helm, is a plus.
Experience with cloud-native network architectures and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with API security testing tools.
Familiarity with network function monitoring tools and frameworks.
Proven experience using eBPF for network visibility and performance optimization in production environments.
Understanding of SIM applet Java Card development.
Experience with network performance monitoring and optimization tools.
Experience with network security principles and best practices.
Company
MetTel
MetTel integrates telecom and technology in innovative ways that breathe life into your business and drive it forward.
501-1,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Marshall Aronow
Co-Founder & CEO
Don Parente
Vice President - Federal DoD & Federal Systems Integrators
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