Telecom & DevOps Engineer

About the role

A global telecommunications and digital connectivity company, part of a multinational group of more than 2,000 professionals, has an R&D and core network software development hub in Madrid. It looks for a hands-on Telecom & DevOps Engineer (2-3 years of experience) with a background in Telecommunications or Computer Engineering, combining an interest in mobile networks with Linux system administration, databases and automation.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in testing, continuous deployment and software maintenance in non-production and production environments across signaling, voice, data and IoT domains.
• Develop and maintain scripts (mainly Python and Bash) to optimise operational workflows, routine tasks and automated tests.
• Configure and maintain Linux server environments and relational databases (SQL).
• Investigate and resolve complex network and application issues (Level 3 support).
• Work with international teams to adopt new technologies such as 5G roaming, enterprise IoT and AI-accelerated tools like GitHub Copilot.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science/Engineering or a related technical field.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in operations, systems support, network engineering or junior DevOps roles.
• Fluent English (C1) for work with international teams.
• Analytical, proactive, comfortable in agile environments with flat hierarchies and in multicultural teams.

Required skills

• Solid Linux / Unix administration.
• Scripting in Python and/or Bash.
• Relational databases (SQL).
• Familiarity with mobile networks and telecom protocols (4G/5G, roaming, signaling, messaging, IoT).