5G Network performance engineer

Advert Job Title: 4G/5G RAN Performance and Optimisation Expert (ESN) Duration: 06 months with possibility of extensionLocation: London-HybridWhy This Role Matters Join us and play a critical role in maintaining our position as a leading UK mobile network and driving our vision to be a global top-ten network. In this role, you will directly impact our current and future network efficiency, shaping the Mobile RAN strategy and ensuring a flawless subscriber experience-particularly for the highly critical Emergency Services Network (ESN).What You''ll Be DoingPerformance Leadership: Drive 4G/5G ESN performance management, define SLAs/KPIs, and build action plans for continuous performance uplift.RAN Optimisation: Lead feature and parameter optimisation trials across Nokia and Ericsson RAN, assessing network impacts and quantifying gains.Deep-Dive Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis of performance degradation using drive test logs, Wireshark, OSS data, and CN protocol analysis (OSI L1-L7).Technical Troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve systematic issues in 5G SA/NSA interworking, ESN PTT (Push to Talk) over SRTP, and overall End-to-End network performance.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with key SMEs, stakeholders, and 3rd-party IT/Network suppliers to deliver "fit for purpose" RAN designs.What You''ll BringExpertise in Mobile Networks: Extensive experience as a Performance SME in high-availability 4G/5G/5G+ networks, with expert understanding of SA, NSA, VoNR, ..... full job details .....