Core Network DevOps Principal Engineer

One New Zealand

. Design, implement and support the 24x7 operation of Core Mobile and Fixed Data Network DevOps domains .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • New ZealandLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of Core Data technologies, including Mobile Data Core and Fixed Data Core, while effectively engaging stakeholders and supporting Agile practices. Proficient in automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to enhance operational performance and maintain network integrity.

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Core Data TechnologiesAutomation FrameworksCI/CD PipelinesStakeholder EngagementAgile Practices

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Hard Skills

Mobile Data CoreFixed Data CoreMobile Signalling3GPP SpecificationsETSI SpecificationsScripting LanguagesNetwork Change ProcessesCapacity MetricsPerformance MetricsIncident Resolution

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsDecision-Making SkillsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

VMwareOpenShiftOpenStackDockerKubernetesAzure DevOps

Industry Keywords

ITIL MethodologiesRegulatory RequirementsNetwork IntegrityOperational SLA Targets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureDockerKubernetesOpenShiftOpenStackVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement and support the 24x7 operation of Core Mobile and Fixed Data Network DevOps domains
Drive improvements in network capability, performance and reliability
Deliver accurate, cost-effective network designs aligned with architectural, design and operational requirements
Provide technical oversight and design guidance to engineers
Define capacity and performance metrics and develop platform and domain reporting
Contribute to platform and domain roadmaps and network plans
Own implementation and acceptance plans
Peer review low-level and high-level designs
Ensure implementations follow network change processes and maintain network integrity
Deliver changes on time and within budget, with robust acceptance testing
Participate in the 24x7 on-call roster as required
Resolve incidents within operational SLA targets and reduce incident volumes
Develop processes, procedures, automation and AI workflows to improve operational performance
Maintain network integrity through an effective maintenance programme

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive knowledge of Core Data technologies across Mobile Data Core, Fixed Data Core or Mobile Signalling
Strong understanding of adjacent network domains including IMS, voice, messaging, IP transport and security
Excellent knowledge of 3GPP and ETSI specifications
Experience with automation frameworks and scripting languages
Experience with virtualised and containerised environments such as VMware, OpenShift, OpenStack, Docker or Kubernetes
Experience using CI/CD pipelines such as Azure DevOps to automate deployments
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and decision-making skills in high-performing technical teams
Ability to share platform and Core Domain knowledge effectively across teams and support successful Agile practices
Good understanding of relevant industry regulatory requirements and ITIL methodologies
Ability to participate in a 24x7 on-call roster as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to One New Zealand’s AI School
Access to world-class learning platforms
Career pathways
Flexible work-from-home arrangements for most roles
Flexible working hours
Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance for the employee and family
Lifestyle leave, with the option to purchase an extra week or two of annual leave
Discounts on One New Zealand products and services