Senior 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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Fiber Backhaul Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Senior Fiber Backhaul Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment, and optimization of the company’s backbone fiber infrastructure.
• You will lead critical infrastructure projects, oversee complex splicing and testing operations, and ensure that the fiber network connectionremains robust, scalable, and capable of supporting high-speed enterprise connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural planning of fiber backhaul routes, ensuring optimal path redundancy and adherence to industry standards for long-distance data transmission.
• Serve as the final technical authority for diagnosing and resolving severe signal degradation or physical fiber breaks using advanced diagnostic tools like OTDR and fusion splicers.
• Manage the end-to-end execution of large-scale fiber expansion projects, from initial route surveying and permit acquisition to final commissioning and documentation.
• Supervise third-party civil works and fiber contractors to ensure all installations meet the company's internal quality and safety specifications.
• Analyze fiber usage trends to anticipate future bandwidth needs, planning strategic upgrades to the backbone to prevent network bottlenecks.
• Mentor and provide on-the-job training to Junior Fiber Backhaul Engineers, ensuring the team maintains high proficiency in splicing, testing, and safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of intensive, hands-on experience in fiber optic network engineering, particularly in a backbone or backhaul environment.

Technical Proficiency:

• Expert-level competency in fiber optic link budget calculations, splicing, and termination.
• Hands-on mastery of advanced fiber testing equipment (OTDR, power meters, optical spectrum analyzers).
• Professional certifications in fiber optics or network design (e.g., FOA-certified technician or similar) are highly preferred.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to manage technical infrastructure and engineering projects distributed across multiple organizational branches.
• A proactive approach to network maintenance that prioritizes long-term infrastructure stability over "quick fix" solutions.
• Ability to lead teams during emergency fiber restoration efforts, often under tight deadlines to minimize impact on enterprise clients.

Application Closing Date
22nd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@hooptelecoms.com using "Senior Fiber Backhaul Engineer" as subject of the email.