Senior (Network) ICT Engineer with Python (m/f/d)

Our brand Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions Slovakia entered the life of Košice region in 2006 under the name of T-Systems Slovakia and ever since has been inextricably linked with the region when became one of the founding members of Košice IT Valley. We have managed to grow from scratch to the second largest employer in the eastern part of the country with more than 3900 employees. Our goal is to proactively find new ways to improve and continuously transform into the type of company providing innovative information and communication technology services.

As a Senior Network Engineer within the DT Technik team, you will spearhead the introduction, integration, and lifecycle management of next-generation router platforms in Telekom's multi-tier mobile aggregation network. Your role will encompass the design, testing, and deployment of new routers and network software while ensuring seamless integration with existing management and monitoring systems. Working on cutting-edge projects such as ORAN, IPv6, SRv6, backhaul sharing, and streaming telemetry, you will drive network stability and support modernization initiatives starting in 2026.

Purpose

Perform, coordinate and improve most complex activities (3rd level environment) needed to provide IT services and the supporting infrastructure in order to fulfill relevant KPI’s.

Plan, implement and maintain a stable technical infrastructure to support organization’s business processes.

Identify weaknesses in used processes and eliminate them following industry and internal standards.

 WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Introduction and integration of new router platforms within the Telekom mobile aggregation network, ensuring robust design, configuration, and testing aligned with Telekom’s IT landscape, including event and performance management systems.
• Collaborate on lifecycle management projects of the Telekom aggregation platform with a focus on network stability improvements and enhancements.
• Implement and support network modernization efforts, contributing to extensions of current design and deployment of advanced technologies including ORAN, IPv6, SRv6, backhaul sharing, and streaming telemetry.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts and automation frameworks to validate router configurations and related network management systems.
• Support release planning and introduction activities to ensure reliable operation of critical network infrastructure.
• Continuously identify process weaknesses, recommend and implement improvements following industry best practices and internal standards.

YOU WILL SUCCEED IF YOU:

• Master’s degree in Information Technology or related field with at least 5 years of hands-on professional experience in service provider networks.
• Deep expertise in router configurations, Segment Routing (SR/SRv6), MPLS, ISIS, BGP, VPNs, QoS, and BFD.
• Proficient with network management protocols such as SNMP, gRPC, Netconf/YANG, and streaming telemetry tools.
• Strong programming skills in Python with proven experience in automation and test development, including CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
• Experience with integrating routers into existing network management and monitoring systems.
• Solid background in network troubleshooting and performance optimization in large scale mobile networks.
• Upper-intermediate or higher proficiency in English; German language skills are a plus.
• Professional networking certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, or equivalents are preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills, quick learning capability, teamwork orientation in an international team, and clear communication abilities.
• Proactive, open-minded attitude eager to contribute innovative ideas and improvements.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US?

We believe in balance between work and personal life. An attractive and extensive work-life balance portfolio guarantees lasting motivation for employees and thus a better quality of life, promotes physical and mental well-being and contributes to a positive work environment. All this with the aim of providing more freedom in reconciling work, career growth, private life and individual lifestyle. Therefore we offer to our employees over 25 different benefits to improve their personal and professional life in these areas:

• Financial benefits
• Benefits with focus on learning and development
• Benefits with focus on health and sport
• Benefits with focus on family and work – life balance
• Other benefits

For more information about our benefits click to Benefits

Salary

Final salary is negotiable.

We are offering base salary depending on seniority level and previous experience of candidate. In addition to base salary we provide variable part and other financial benefits. Base salary will not be lower than 1850€ /brutto.

Additional information

* Please be informed that our remote working possibility is only available within Slovakia due to European taxation regulation.