via ats_lever · 16 July 2026 ·5 days ago

Userplane Protocol Stack Engineer

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UK Full-time
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Accountabilities:

As a Userplane Protocol Stack Engineer, you will design, develop, and support network communication solutions while working across cloud, infrastructure, and software engineering domains. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Applying strong networking expertise to design, troubleshoot, and optimize communication systems.

  • Working with networking protocols including HTTP, DNS, TCP, UDP, SSH, and RDP.

  • Developing and maintaining software components using programming languages such as Go, .NET, Java, C++, or C.

  • Supporting cloud-based networking architectures, SaaS deployments, microservices environments, and Kubernetes-based systems.

  • Working with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

  • Contributing to secure network communication solutions using technologies such as WireGuard tunnels, gRPC, and messaging systems.

  • Supporting distributed systems and infrastructure components to ensure reliability and scalability.

  • Troubleshooting complex networking and operating system issues in Linux environments.

  • Collaborating with engineering teams to improve system performance and operational efficiency.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a skilled networking engineer with strong software development experience and a deep understanding of modern infrastructure technologies. You should have hands-on experience working with distributed systems, cloud environments, and communication protocols. Key qualifications include:

  • 5–7 years of professional experience in networking, software engineering, or related infrastructure roles.

  • Strong understanding of networking concepts and how communication protocols operate.

  • Hands-on knowledge of HTTP, DNS, TCP, UDP, SSH, and RDP protocols.

  • Programming experience in at least one language such as Go, .NET, Java, C++, or C.

  • Understanding of cloud networking concepts, SaaS deployments, microservices architecture, and Kubernetes.

  • Experience working with one or more major cloud providers, including AWS, Azure, or GCP.

  • Familiarity with Linux operating systems and troubleshooting in server environments.

  • Experience with technologies such as gRPC, WireGuard tunnels, or NATS messaging is a plus.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work on complex technical challenges.
Benefits:
  • Fully remote work opportunity with flexibility to work from anywhere.

  • Opportunity to work on advanced networking, cloud, and distributed systems technologies.

  • Exposure to modern infrastructure tools and architectures including Kubernetes and microservices.

  • Ability to contribute to impactful engineering projects in a technically challenging environment.

  • Opportunity to collaborate with experienced engineers across complex software and networking domains.

  • Flexible and collaborative remote work culture.

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