Job Description

Our Digital & Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - to connect Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Collectively, we\'re proud to support 30 million Canadians each month.

We manage a robust portfolio that champions the leading edge of technology and media. We drive projects that expand connectivity to underserved communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast; build and enhance our fixed broadband network to provide high-speed Internet, TV and Smart Home Monitoring; and support our world class wireless network, offering our customers Canada\'s largest and most reliable 5G network. As the Digital & Technology team, we are building our tomorrow, today.

Come play a key role in building the future of innovation in Canada, Let\'s make your possible.

Do you enjoy working on high-scale, complex, and high visibility projects and programs? If yes, consider the following opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Engineering - Wireless Data Policy, the Senior Network Designer will be the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to drive the design, development, testing, engineering, implementation and evolution for Wireless Data Policy, DNS, DPI, Subscriber Profile Data Repository & Management and Cable Provisioning platforms to a cloud native environment.

Key Responsibilities and Job Functions:

Take full accountability and ownership in all standard DevOps deliverables (design, integration, testing, troubleshooting) for wireless data Policy platforms, including but not limited to the following:

• 5G Core Policy Platforms:
• NRF, PCF, NEF,
• IPworks DNS and DPI:
• Subscriber profile Data Repository and Management Platforms
• Cloud Native (Docker/K8s) and hypervisor-based NFV environments and associated cloud tools
• Design, integrate and deploy next generation cloud native network functions based on Docker and Kubernetes (K8s), including in-depth understanding of container and VM lifecycles, connectivity, storage
• Utilize cloud and virtualization tools to automate workflows, CNF/VNF platform lifecycle management, issue troubleshooting, integration validation, end to end testing, and KPI reporting.
• Author technical engineering documentation (eg. Engineering Design Specification Documents, Acceptance Test Plans, Work orders and Method of Procedures (MoP) which facilitates configuration changes, software/hardware upgrades, validations, E2E service testing and platform integration.
• Assess technical requirements, solutions designs and provide engineering analysis, requirements and costs for the implementation and deployment of new services and platforms.
• Manage Vendor relationships to complete their deliverables of the solution. (eg. review of quotes, scope of work documents, solution requirements, design specifications, acceptance test plans, MOPs, and roadmap of platform evolution).
• Co-ordinate and work closely with peer departments (eg. Project Management, Network Operations, Network Planning, Product Development, IT, Engineering, Technology Development, etc\xe2\x80\xa6) for end-to-end service integration and implementation.
• Provide engineering input for technical solutions related to the deployment of new services and technology.
• Perform lab design, implementation, and validation to simulate changes in a controlled environment prior to production rollout.
• Provide troubleshooting support to Operations and peer technical teams.
• Conduct what-if simulations and bottleneck analysis to quantify the impact on network as a result of new services and technologies rolled out on network.
• Prepare presentations and reports to management as required.
• Work in a tight, highly motivated, team environment taking on leadership responsibility when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of technical experience across Wireless Networks and Cloud
• Minimum of 2+ years of hands on cloud computing experience.
• In depth knowledge of Any-G Wireless Core: 5GC/LTE/3G call flows and 3GPP architecture and its deployment and integration in large-scale carrier environments
• IP/networking (including Cloud Spine/Leaf), OSS, BSS (online charging, provisioning), Policy/PCF/PCRF
• Expert-level knowledge of 3GPP, ETSI and IEEE industry standards
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, microservices, edge computing, orchestration, CI/CD pipeline integration and workflow automation in a cloud environment.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for Cloud/IT Infrastructure are required.
• Experience with containerizing legacy applications into cloud native functions.
• Cloud certifications with Azure, AWS, and/or GCP would be an asset.
• Experience with Splunk, Grafana, Prometheus, Jaeger, EFK or ELK stack, software defined networking (SDN) as applicable to Wireless Packet Core
• Scripting (python, shell) and sysadmin skills on Linux environments: a strong asset
• University Degree or equivalent in engineering/computer science discipline.
• Core Competencies include Innovative and Creative thinking, Problem Solving abilities, Adaptability and Initiative.
• Excellent communication, inter-personal skills, teamwork and collaborative abilities with proven ability to work in cross-functional teams and to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to multi-task and deliver in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of IP routing in Cloud environments (Spine and Leaf solutions, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, CNI/K8s plugins), familiarity with the Best Security Practices for data networks and Cloud.

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Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)

Work Location: 8200 Dixie Road (101), Brampton, ON

Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Posting Category/Function: Technology & Engineering

Requisition ID: 287857

At Rogers Digital, our team doesn\'t shy away from big ideas - we bring them to life. We work tirelessly to deliver the best user experiences (period) and build amazing self-serve experiences that our customers want to use. We are customer-obsessed agents of change and are committed to innovation and creating effortless experiences for customers and frontline employees. We use cutting-edge tools and technologies to solve critical and complex problems with award-winning solutions. Our work impacts millions of customers everyday. At Rogers Digital, we\'re looking for people who embrace change, take risks, and push boundaries. Learn more about our team and our work @

Posting Notes: Digital & Technology

Location:

Brampton, ON, CA

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

\xc2\xb7 Health & well-being benefits
\xc2\xb7 Donation matching
\xc2\xb7 Paid time off for volunteering
\xc2\xb7 Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
\xc2\xb7 Generous employee discounts
\xc2\xb7 Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply

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