Netcracker Senior Application Specialist

Telesat (Nasdaq and TSX: TSAT) is a leading global satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite-delivered communications solutions worldwide to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers for over 55 years.  Backed by a legacy of engineering excellence, reliability and industry-leading customer service, Telesat has grown to be one of the largest and most successful global satellite operators.

Telesat Lightspeed, our revolutionary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite network, scheduled to begin service in 2027, will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise and Government users by delivering a combination of high capacity, security, resiliency and affordability with ultra-low latency and fiber-like speeds. Telesat is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices and facilities around the world.
 
The company’s state-of-the-art Satellite fleet consists of 12 GEO satellites, the Canadian payload on ViaSat-1 and one LEO 3 demonstration satellite.  For more information, follow Telesat on X and LinkedIn or visit www.telesat.com

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, customize, and support Netcracker OSS/BSS modules including Order Management, Inventory Management, Service Fulfillment, and Billing.
• Monitor application health and performance; identify, diagnose, and resolve application-related issues promptly.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Participate in system upgrades, patch management, and release deployments, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Support system integration efforts between Netcracker and other enterprise systems (e.g., CRM, ERP, network management tools).
• Analyze and optimize application workflows to improve user experience and operational efficiency.
• Provide Level 2/3 support for incidents and service requests related to the Netcracker platform.
• Work closely with Netcracker vendor support for issue resolution and change requests.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guides.
• Assist in user training and onboarding related to Netcracker systems and tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience supporting or implementing Netcracker OSS/BSS applications.
• Solid understanding of telecom business processes (order to cash, service provisioning, customer lifecycle management).
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL), UNIX/Linux environments, and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with integration technologies such as SOAP/REST APIs, XML, and middleware platforms.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of ITIL practices and experience using ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy).
• Experience with network inventory and resource modeling within Netcracker.
• Understanding of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.