Custom Solutions Architect

Are you passionate about solving problems?

Join our team at NAM Market Services CTM Custom Solutions, where we offer a portfolio of custom solutions and third-party products tailored to the US and Canada markets. Our team comprises Solution Product Managers and Custom Solution Architects who collaborate with customers, sales, third parties, and R&D to create solutions with relevant roadmaps, lifecycle management, and care. 

Our business is growing year over year, and we are developing leading-edge solutions that leverage data analytics, emergency services, messaging, generative AI/ML, automation, CI/CD, and CNFs. As part of the NAM Market Services team, you will be responsible for the architecture and design of various custom products relevant to the NAM markets.

Key Skills and Experience

This role is primarily focused on Software Architecture. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of relevant experience in programming, designing, testing, and architecting software components related to relevant business systems (e.g., Nokia core solutions like 1-NDS, SDL, IMS) and software systems (e.g., Java, Python, Kubernetes, CNF, SQL, Opensearch).

• Interact with Nokia’s customers to understand their requirements and propose suitable software solutions in areas such as 5G, Cloud Native transformation, SDM (Subscriber Data Management), IMS, Policy Control, and Provisioning.
• Continuously update knowledge and self-train in new telecom, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and cloud technologies.
• Act as a technical guide for sales teams during customer discussions.
• Collaborate with Nokia Solution Architects, Product Managers, Project Managers, and third-party product managers to align customer requirements with Nokia and third-party products.
• Manage the lifecycle and evolution of various NAM MS custom products.

How You Will Contribute and What You Will Learn:

•  Design software applications for Wireless Telecom Operators, leveraging 5G standards, Cloud Native Functions, Kubernetes, Containers, DevOps, Security, and CI/CD.
•  Based on client requirements, define system specifications and create comprehensive documentation for system architecture.
•  Develop a strong understanding of Cloud Microservices, Containers, Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD, AI (Artificial Intelligence), and Data Analytics.
• Provide detailed requirements and design to Nokia R&D, guiding them on design and architecture, and overseeing feature and software product creation.
•  Develop technical solution architectures for RFIs, RFPs, and customer trials. Create work cost estimates to support software engineering services proposals.

You Have:

• Experience developing IT and cloud infrastructure (OpenStack, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure).
• Extensive knowledge and experience in Java, Ruby, or Python programming.
• Experience with CI/CD automation tools (Jenkins, Chef, or Ansible).
• Experience with messaging solutions such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or ActiveMQ.
• A solid understanding of security, including SSL/TLS encryption algorithms, certificates, and sync/async key-based encryption.
• Experience in software engineering and design architecture, including security, load balancing, clustering, and performance management.
• Wireless telecom experience in 4G LTE and 5G technologies (e.g., HSS, HLR, IMS, SDM, NDS, SDL, PCRF, AAA, PGW, EIR).
• Proficiency in Python, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, and AWS.

It would be nice if you also had:

• A graduate or postgraduate degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Data Science, or related engineering fields.
• An understanding of wireless telecom operator business drivers and technology.
• Working experience, training, or certifications in Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, etc.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer
 
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.