Fiber Backhaul Engineer at Hoop Telecoms Limited

Hoop Telecoms Limited was established in 2017 as a full Telecommunications Service provider. Since its formation, Hoop Telecoms has been growing rapidly and is emerging as a leading provider of telecommunication and business solutions.

Our goal is to be the telecom company of choice for voice, video, and data for consumers in Nigeria, West Africa, Africa, and globally. Simply put; our vision is global.

HOOPTEL is led by a strong management team with knowledge and extensive experience in the telecom industry, and other professionals with strong administrative skills and experience. We are primarily focused on delivering solutions to customers in Enterprise networks connectivity, Broadband internet services, Voice communication solutions, Video and secured data solutions, Data Centre and co-location services, managed cloud services, and other related telecommunication systems.

We are a company driven to provide our customers with solutions that are customized to fit their current needs, yet flexible enough to accommodate their growth plans, at the most competitive pricing on all service offerings, thus optimizing IT spend and future proofing of our solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Fiber Backhaul Engineer

Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Technology
Reports To: Head of Technology

Job Purpose

• The Fiber Backhaul Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of backhaul network infrastructure (especially fiber optic systems).
• This role ensures high-capacity, high-reliability connectivity between core network nodes and access points, enabling seamless data traffic flow for customers across Hoop Telecoms’ network footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and design fiber backhaul routes, ensuring capacity, redundancy, and resilience.
• Perform site surveys, fiber route analysis, and feasibility studies.
• Oversee fiber splicing, termination, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Use OTDR and other test equipment to validate fiber integrity and performance.
• Troubleshoot and rectify fiber impairments (attenuation, bends, breaks, etc.).
• Maintain documentation: fiber maps, network diagrams, test results, OTDR traces.
• Coordinate with field teams (installation, maintenance) and third-party contractors.
• Support implementation of fiber upgrades and network expansions.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry best practices.
• Train junior field engineers and technicians in backhaul processes and tools.
• Conduct root cause analysis on recurring faults and propose mitigation plans.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3–6 years’ experience in fiber network design and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM, CWDM, SONET/SDH, and fiber transmission standards.
• Proficient with fiber testing tools (OTDR, power meter, visual fault locator).
• Solid understanding of network protocols and backhaul requirements (IP/MPLS).
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong technical documentation capability.
• Certifications (desirable): Fiber Optics certification (CFOT), CCNA/CCNP, ISP.

Competencies:

• High attention to detail.
• Strong project and time management skills.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional tasks.
• Excellent safety culture and risk awareness.
• Effective communicator (field, technical, and management audiences).

Key Points:

• Must be results-oriented and customer service focused
• Must follow safety and compliance standards
• Must work well in teams across departments
• Must be able to troubleshoot and escalate effectively.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2026.