Job Detail

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

Job Summary:

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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