Job Position: RAN Networking Engineer
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
Posted date: 2026-05-25
Deadline date: 2026-06-05
Recruiter: SARIA Consultancy Plc
Job Location: Addis Ababa, with frequent travel to project site
Category: Telecom Industry
Current Salary: Company Scale/Negotiable
Career Level: Senior Level
On behalf of our client, who is a leading telecommunications company operating in the region, we are looking for a results-driven, experienced and technically strong Drive Test Coordinator & /Team Lead with proven expertise across 2G/3G/4G/5G networks, RAN Networking Engineer. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate drive test teams, own end-to-end field and post-processing activities, and translate collected data into actionable optimization insights. This role combines field leadership, analytical depth, and cross-functional coordination in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze RAN network performance and KPIs
- Perform network optimization for 2G, 3G, 4G, and/or 5G technologies
- Identify and troubleshoot network performance issues and service degradation
- Conduct parameter tuning and implement optimization strategies
- Support capacity planning and network expansion activities
- Work closely with integration, transmission, and core network teams
- Prepare performance reports and provide recommendations for improvement
- Ensure network quality meets agreed SLAs and customer expectations
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of GSM, UMTS, LTE, and/or 5G technologies
- Experience in KPI analysis and optimization tools
- Familiarity with OSS platforms and performance monitoring systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and reporting skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with major vendors (Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia)
- Knowledge of scripting or data analysis tools is an advantage
- Experience in multi-vendor network environments
Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in RAN optimization or networking;
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