Join as a Principal System Architect in Nokia’s engineering team and shape the architectural direction of the next generation of Nokia Cloud Operations Manager (NCOM), driving the analysis, design, and implementation of innovative solutions within the Infrastructure Management domain.
NCOM Evo is Nokia’s next-generation, cloud-native operations layer that enables telecom software to run and evolve at scale. It simplifies complex network delivery—including packages, clusters, sites, and network functions—through a unified Operations Portal that enables operators to design, deploy, upgrade, roll back, and monitor their networks. The platform is powered by Kubernetes controllers, configuration-as-data, and GitOps-based automation.
As part of the NCOM Infrastructure Management team, you will help shape solutions that manage the full lifecycle of infrastructure, including hardware, operating systems, and Kubernetes, while advancing configuration management, networking, and closed-loop automation.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive architectural evolution and technical excellence, translating complex requirements into scalable, resilient, and production-ready solutions. You will provide architectural leadership, guide key technical decisions, and collaborate across engineering teams to deliver highly automated infrastructure management capabilities for telecom operators worldwide.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Principal System Architect, you will...
- Own end-to-end feature delivery, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, deployment, and monitoring, ensuring timely and high-quality outcomes.
- Architect and automate Openshift Container Platform (OCP) lifecycle management, including installation, upgrades, and maintenance, leveraging Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (RH ACM).
- Design and implement cloud-native distributed systems at scale, with expertise in Containers, Docker, Kubernetes, and Ansible.
- Draft and deliver comprehensive architectural studies and high-level designs (HLDs) to guide development teams toward efficient implementation and adherence to best engineering practices.
- Develop scalable applications using Go (Golang) and Python, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Integrate GitOps tools like FluxCD and ArgoCD for managing infrastructure and application deployments.
- Debug and resolve complex issues in Kubernetes clusters, containerised applications, and Go-based services, ensuring robust system performance.
- Manage OCI-compliant container registries (e.g., Harbour, Quay) for secure container image governance and compliance.
- Lead efforts to design and automate workflows for CI/CD pipelines, including AI-driven development workflows for code generation, manifest validation, and vulnerability patching.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence technical decisions, drive innovation, and coach developers on best practices for cloud-native architectures.
If You Have
- 15+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on cloud-native technologies.
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Telecom, or an equivalent.
- Deep expertise in software design, architectural patterns, and drafting HLDs to guide development teams.
- Proficiency in Go (Golang) and Python for developing scalable and efficient applications.
- Hands-on experience with Containers, Docker, helm, Kubernetes, Ansible, and GitOps tools like FluxCD and ArgoCD.
It Would Be Nice If You Also Had
- Cloud certifications in Openshift and at least one public cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Experience with hardware management, including Redfish, UEFI, BIOS/eSW upgrades, GPUs, and Linux administration.
- Practice with AI-based development workflows and workflow design for CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience in AI-driven development, Cursor, Copilot, Claude
Skills Required
- 15+ years of professional software development experience focused on cloud-native technologies
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Telecom, or an equivalent field
- Deep expertise in software design, architectural patterns, and high-level design documentation
- Proficiency in Go (Golang) and Python
- Hands-on experience with containers, Docker, Helm, Kubernetes, Ansible, FluxCD, and ArgoCD
- Cloud certifications in OpenShift and at least one public cloud platform such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Experience with hardware management, including Redfish, UEFI, BIOS/eSW upgrades, GPUs, and Linux administration
- Experience with AI-based development workflows and CI/CD workflow design
- Experience with AI-driven development tools such as Cursor, Copilot, or Claude
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nokia and has not been reviewed or approved by Nokia.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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What We Do
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