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 (e.g. 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 (e.g. 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.