Junior Asterisk Engineer

£40,000 - £50,000 DOEOn Site

We're seeking a motivated Junior/Mid-Level Asterisk Engineer to join a growing communications business in Manchester. This role offers hands-on experience working with Asterisk telephony systems, supporting platform stability, call routing, and integration with VoIP technologies. If you have a passion for VoIP, Linux, and telephony development with some real-world exposure, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills alongside industry experts.

The Role

• Support and maintain Asterisk PBX and dialplan configurations

• Assist in developing AGI and AMI scripts for call control automation

• Help manage SIP trunks, VoIP gateways, and troubleshoot call routing

• Monitor telephony system performance with tools like Grafana or Wireshark

• Work with databases such as MySQL for telephony data integration

• Collaborate with senior engineers to deploy and optimize VoIP services

• Participate in on-call rotations and escalate issues as needed

What We're Looking For

• Some practical experience or exposure to Asterisk or other VoIP platforms

• Basic scripting abilities in Python, PHP, Perl, or Bash

• Familiarity with Linux server administration and networking fundamentals

• Understanding of SIP, RTP, and core VoIP protocols

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication and teamwork skills

• Eagerness to learn and grow within telephony engineering

Diversity & Inclusion Statement My client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or background. They believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Your unique perspective and experiences will be welcomed and celebrated as part of their culture.

Interested candidates should send their CVs or contact Chris Prendergast at DCS Group for more details.Contact:

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