Senior 5G Cloud Engineer

The Software Networks team is dedicated to the research, development and innovation on Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and Cloud/Edge technologies, in order to add value and to offer new tools and technologies to promote the adoption of new business models and the development of ICT sector.

The group holds expertise in development of 5G platforms focused on Network Slice Management and Network Service Orchestration (Cloud to Edge) for enabling dynamic and rapid service provisioning over cross-domain multi-tenant SDN/NFV based ICT infrastructures. The group is also responsible for the Cloud/Edge part of the 5GBarcelona city-wide 5G testbed which is used for validating the 5G platforms in various running projects.

Our team is a relevant player in the European research ecosystem and participates as partners or subcontractors in other R&D projects. Our department also offers professional services to relevant industry. The Software Networks department is seeking a SENIOR Cloud/DevOps ENGINEER for its city-wide 5G testbed to work on the design, deployment, automation and maintenance of Cloud/Edge infrastructure supporting the R + I + D activities.

As part of his regular work the researcher is expected to:

• Participate in technological developments in this area.


• Define technological requirements of the projects and test bed infrastructure to be developed.


• Build proofs of concept (prototypes) based on disruptive ideas and technologies


• Participate in the drafting of technical documentation associated with the projects.


• Generate patent ideas and results and that lead to scientific publications.

The candidate will report directly to the area director and will have the capabilities to manage and lead particular technical aspects within European projects to ensure their successful fulfillment.

Who we are:

i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation centre that promotes mission oriented R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications and services. The centre stands for a new open innovation framework, fostering the collaboration between companies, public administration, the academic environment and end-users.

i2CAT's activities span the areas of Research, playing a key role in the EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation; Strategic Projects, leading local initiatives that strengthen the digital policies of public administration, and Technology Transfer, fostering R&D collaboration with companies to develop innovative market-oriented solutions.

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What do we offer:

- You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
- Be in contact and work with cutting-edge technology
- Work in challenging R&D projects
- Fix + variable salary
- Option of flexible retribution (restaurant card, transport card, medical insurance, kindergarten)
- Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way
- Fridays afternoon off
- Intensive work schedule in July & August
- Home-office option
- Open space office in Barcelona
- Free fruit every week
- Discounted Gym-access
- 25 vacation days per year
- Casual dress code
- Let us know which trainings you need
- You will have the opportunity to attend tech conferences and events.

The i2CAT Foundation seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and, therefore explicitly, encourages women to apply.

The i2CAT Foundation seeks to increase the number of persons with disabilities among its workforce, and therefore explicitly encourages this collective to apply.

Minimum requeriments:

• Sound knowledge and in-depth understanding of Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Cloud Computing and Cloud Native architectures and concepts.


• Proven hands-on experience in developing/extending network or cloud prototypes/tools/platforms (OpenStack, K8s, AWS, Azure, DevOps tools, etc.).


• Experience in leading experimental testbed design, deployment, operation & maintenance.


• Analytical mind-set able to propose solutions to new and known problems and carry on R&D activities proactively.


• Good written, communication and presentation skills. Good spoken and written English.


• Availability to travel.

Desired requeriments:

• PhD in Telecommunications Engineering or Computer Science.


• Experience in a team leadership.