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You collaborate and partner with internal technical teams and external suppliers/partners, to ensure testing is completed according to plan, and all new and existing Telstra products, systems, platforms and networks perform to the highest standard.\nJob Description\nWho We Are\nTelstra is Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries. In India, we’re building a platform for innovative delivery and engagement that will strengthen our position as an industry leader. We’ve grown quickly since our inception in 2019, now with offices in Pune and Bangalore\nFocus of the Role\nWe’re looking for an experienced telecom professional with strong expertise across Mobile Core, IMS Core, VoLTE and 5G Core, combined with hands-on capability in Python-based automation, API integration and CI/CD.\nThe role will focus on working across complex product and platform network environments, bringing together deep telecom network knowledge with automation practices to support modern, scalable network solutions.\nKey Responsibilities\nWork across Mobile Core and IMS Core network environments.\nContribute to network architecture across product and platform networks.\nWork with VoLTE and 5G Core Service-Based Architecture (SBA).\nDevelop and maintain network automation using Python and Robot Framework.\nBuild and work with REST APIs to support automation and integration.\nDrive automation through CI/CD practices.\nSupport deployment and configuration within cloud-based network environments.\nApply telecom protocol knowledge across network integration, troubleshooting and solution delivery.\nWork with modern network technologies including network slicing, edge computing and orchestration.\nSupport virtualised/containerised network environments where required.\n\nTechnical Skills\nMust Have\nStrong hands-on experience with Mobile Core Networks.\nStrong knowledge of IMS Core.\nExperience with network architecture, particularly product and platform networks.\nStrong understanding of VoLTE.\nHands-on knowledge of 5G Core Service-Based Architecture.\nStrong programming/scripting experience with Python.\nExperience with Robot Framework.\nExperience working with REST APIs.\nStrong expertise in automation and CI/CD.\nGood to Have\nStrong understanding of telecom and networking protocols including:\nSIP\nDiameter\nTCP/IP\nGTP\nHTTP/HTTP2\nKnowledge of network slicing, edge computing and orchestration.\nExperience with cloud deployment and configuration.\nExperience with Red Hat OpenStack.\nExperience with Kubernetes deployment.\nEssential Skills\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capability within complex telecom network environments.\nAbility to combine traditional telecom core expertise with modern automation practices.\nComfortable working across network architecture, automation and cloud/virtualised environments.\nAbility to troubleshoot complex network and integration issues.\nStrong collaboration and communication skills when working across technical and engineering teams.\nIf you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!\nAs part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. 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