As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a key role in driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions. In this position, you will have a significant impact on our organization's success by leading the architecture and development of scalable, cloud-native applications and microservices, while also supporting the integration of AI/ML models into data pipelines.
- Deploy Cloud-Native Apps: containerizing and orchestrating applications via Docker and Kubernetes.
- Design Microservices: Develop scalable, event-driven backend microservices using Python, Go, or Java.
- Model Network Topologies: Implement robust data models (YANG, OpenConfig) and manage complex network structures using Graph and Time-Series databases.
- Data Architecture: Manage highly interconnected network data using Graph databases (Neo4j) and time-series telemetry pipelines.
- API & Integration: Create robust gRPC/REST APIs to ingest network state data and expose simulation engine capabilities.
- Intelligent Automation: Support the integration of AI/ML models into the data pipeline for predictive analytics.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree with 8–12 years of experience in cloud-native solution architecture and development.
- Strong experience in cloud platforms, cloud-native solution architecture
- Hands-on experience containerizing and orchestrating applications via Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and event streaming (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
It would be nice if you also had:
- Solid understanding of Layer 0/1 optical networking, DWDM, ROADM architectures, and YANG data modeling.
- Experience integrating data science/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) into production software pipelines.
- Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, including APIs, automation platforms, version control, testing, CI/CD, deployment, and responsible AI principles related to governance, security, and privacy.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Our recruitment process
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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
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Some of our benefits in India:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
- Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
- Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
- Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
- Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
- Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
- Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 8-12 years of experience in cloud-native solution architecture and development
- Experience with cloud platforms and cloud-native architecture
- Hands-on experience containerizing and orchestrating applications via Docker
- Hands-on experience containerizing and orchestrating applications via Kubernetes
- Experience with event streaming (Kafka or RabbitMQ)
- Backend development using Python, Go, or Java
- Design and manage graph databases (Neo4j) and time-series telemetry pipelines
- Create and maintain gRPC and REST APIs
- Understanding of software engineering best practices including CI/CD, version control, testing, and deployment
- Knowledge of Layer 0/1 optical networking, DWDM, ROADM architectures, and YANG data modeling
- Experience integrating ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) into production pipelines
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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