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At IRIUM we want you to always chase your dreams. Here, prepare yourself to conquer your goals, while enjoying the journey. Software Engineer – Perl We are currently looking for a Software Engineer with strong Perl skills and hands‐on experience in telecom OSS environments. About the Role You're going to work on backend systems that support network operations – building, maintaining, and improving the software that keeps networks running. Responsibilities Develop and maintain backend OSS applications and automation tools using Perl Build and integrate interfaces with network elements, mediation systems, and OSS/BSS platforms Design and implement solutions for network inventory, provisioning, fault management, and service activation Work with network data – processing, transforming, and routing high‐volume feeds from network elements Collaborate with network engineers and architects to translate operational requirements into software solutions Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production OSS environments Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices Qualifications 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience with Perl as a core skill Hands‐on experience in a telecom OSS context – network inventory, fault management, provisioning, or data mediation Familiarity with telecom protocols and standards such as SNMP, SOAP/XML, TL1, or NETCONF/YANG Experience integrating with NMS/EMS systems or network element APIs Solid SQL skills and experience with relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL) Comfortable in Linux/Unix environments with shell scripting English proficiency at C1 level or above Location: Lisbon, Hybrid 2x Salary Range: *€ – *€ net monthly What do we offer? An innovative and growing company, with a lot of opportunities for professional development Retribution according to your experience and performance. Access to flexible pay and medical insurance as a social benefit Unlimited access to technological training in free mode IRIUM is a company with dynamic and proactive professionals. Our values are responsibility and commitment to work quality. This is the spirit we are looking for at IRIUM, whatever your age is. If you recognize yourself in this, this is your company! We can build the future together. Let's talk! Send your CV to: ** At IRIUM we defend a world without stereotypes or limitations and we believe in equality for all, principles that we subscribe to in our Equality Plan and Code of Ethics, guaranteeing equal treatment and opportunities regardless of any personal, physical or social condition. #J-*-Ljbffr
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.
