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As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we've made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead, and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?
Our Exciting Opportunity
We are looking for a database solution architect to join the team of product architects. The Database Architect will play a pivotal role in the design, architecture, and management of database solutions that align with Ericsson's product development requirements.
The position requires expertise in scalable database systems, a comprehensive understanding of architecture principles, and a deep integration with the product lifecycle to enable robust and efficient data management solutions. This role ensures Ericsson's database solutions remain efficient, secure, and scalable, directly contributing to its product innovation efforts.
Join our Team
To be successful in the role you need
- Strong knowledge of architectural frameworks and policies like The Ericsson Architecture with a focus on interoperability across products and technologies.
- Strong skills in data modeling, database optimization, and architecture assessments.
- Expertise in high availability solutions and experience with modern database systems like Oracle 23ai.
- Strong expertise in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server).
- Perform database tuning (Optimizing Queries, Instance Tuning) and performance monitoring
- Hands-on experience with NoSQL and distributed databases (Cassandra)
- Hands-on experience of Geo-Red deployments such as Active-Passive, Active-Active DB and related tools such as Golden Gate or Data guard
- Hands-on experience on Cloud Native deployments in Kubernetes
- Understanding of product lifecycle management principles and tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with experience in ensuring compliance with relevant security and governance directives.
- Ability to balance experimentation with production stability
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
- Knowledge of Ericsson's internal toolsets and processes is an asset
Key Responsibilities.
- Collaborate with product development teams and architects to ensure database solutions support the entire product lifecycle stages, from idea inception, prototyping, to sustaining, database optimization and end-of-life phases.
- Consult and support customer unit and service delivery during product lifecycle and any database related issues/queries.
- Define deployment strategy as part of the design (e.g., communication between microservices on a cluster, interfaces, etc.).
- Enforce adherence to database governance policies, maintaining compliance with Ericsson's security policies and information management standards.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams R&D, architecture and product managers to align architectural outcomes with business needs.
- Review database designs and code for quality and architectural consistency.
- Contribute to architectural documentation and design reviews.
- Coordinate technical development of PoCs.
- Review product documentation (CPI) to help improve quality and usability.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is $129,500 - $170,100
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day.
We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale.
Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient.
Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical.
Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term.
As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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