Lead Cloud Automation Design ( HLD, CI/CD, Gitlab/GitHub, CNF/PNF, Cloud, Packet Core)

Posted 4 hours 32 minutes ago by WaveTel

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London, United Kingdom
Job Description

Lead Cloud Automation Designer ( HLD, CI/CD, Gitlab/GitHub, Nokia CNF/PNF, Cloud, Packet Core)

Location: United Kingdom (London/hybrid - onsite presence required occasionally)
Start date: September
Length: 3-6 month plus

Project Overview:
We are supporting a Cloud Automation initiative for a major UK Communication Service Provider (CSP). The focus is to enhance Life Cycle Management (LCM) automation for their Cloud Native Core Network, involving both CNF (Cloud-Native Functions) and ANF/PNF (Appliance/Physical Network Functions).

We are seeking a Nokia CNF experienced - Lead Cloud Automation Designer to drive the automation roadmap and high-level design (HLD) aligned with existing architecture, tools, and strategic goals. We are looking for a candidate with previous operator experience, doing same work!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Understand the CSP's current automation architecture, toolset, and LCM use cases.
  • Consolidate automation requirements, use cases, and architecture into a single traceable design document.
  • Prepare a multi-vendor High-Level Design (HLD) for LCM automation and orchestration.
  • Define E2E workflows (deploy, upgrade, rollback) for one CNF and one ANF, including:
  • All stages (prep, scanning, deployment, testing, etc.)
  • Failure scenarios and recovery
  • API/interface specifications (orchestrators, inventory, Git repo, artifact repo)
  • Design automation flows across test, pre-production, and production environments.
  • Specify CNF/ANF data models, Git/Inventory sync mechanisms, and Day0/Day1 parameterisation templates.
  • Recommend workflow deltas when transitioning from one CNF/ANF type to another.
  • Contribute to integration design across cloud environments (eg NCS & AWS).

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Senior-level experience in Telco Cloud automation design and architecture.
  • Strong background in 4G/5G Core networks - preferably Nokia You Core.
  • Hands-on experience with LCM automation across Cloud Infra, CaaS, CNFs and ANFs.
  • Deep understanding of GitOps practices (eg ArgoCD, FluxCD), CI/CD, and test automation tools.
  • Familiarity with tools such as GitLab, Ansible, Robot Framework, Python.
  • Experience with RHOCP and AWS EKS-based cloud-native deployments.
  • Proven ability to create robust, reusable and modular automation workflows across telecom domains.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Eligibility & Location Requirements:
Must be UK-based with valid right to work documentation.

Willingness to attend onsite meetings in London at short notice as required by the client.