Packet Core Integration Engineer

Packet Core Integration Engineer

First Point Group  European Economic Area (Remote)

Job Title: Packet Core Integrator (Contract, Remote – Europe)

Location: Fully Remote (must be based in Europe)

Contract Type: Contract

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (4+ years)

Industry: Technology

Overview

We are looking for a skilled Packet Core Integrator with strong expertise in CMG, CMM, and/or NRD to support end-to-end delivery of Packet Core solutions. This role involves deployment, integration, testing, and lifecycle support of Packet Core nodes in a fully remote environment.

This is a contract opportunity for professionals based in Europe who are comfortable working across distributed teams and complex telecom environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Packet Core technical solutions in line with defined Low-Level Design (LLD)


• Create and validate instantiation templates and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) based on LLD and data fill sheets


• Perform onboarding, deployment, integration, and configuration of Packet Core nodes


• Execute system and functional ATP test cases and document all related artifacts


• Troubleshoot issues across deployment, integration, and testing phases; coordinate with care teams, customer teams, and TPM


• Raise and manage trouble tickets through internal tools (e.g., JIRA, Salesforce)


• Support migration of Packet Core services


• Assist in delivery-to-care handover processes


• Conduct feature activation testing


• Prepare MOPs and artifacts for software upgrades


• Perform lab testing for software upgrades and develop “golden MOPs”


• Execute software upgrades of Packet Core nodes


• Provide 4-eye support and post-upgrade assistance, including emergency collaboration with care/4LS teams


• Deliver knowledge transfer sessions and support knowledge-sharing initiatives


• Capture lessons learned and document them in internal tools


• Support internal team processes, including JIRA workflows


• Provide L2 support where explicitly required


• Coordinate certification development for Packet Core nodes with relevant teams

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Packet Core environments


• Strong expertise in one or more of the following:


• CMG


• CMM


• NRD


• Proven experience in deployment, integration, and configuration of Packet Core nodes


• Solid understanding of testing methodologies (ATP, system/functional testing)


• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting in telecom environments


• Familiarity with ticketing tools such as JIRA and Salesforce


• Experience with software upgrade processes, including lab validation


• Strong documentation and communication skills