Software Engineers with 8+ years of experience and a passion for building scalable, cloud-native software solutions. In this role, you will own, design, develop, and enhance cutting-edge applications in the observability domain, leveraging modern technologies, automation frameworks, and cloud-native platforms. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, reliable, and high-performance solutions while driving engineering excellence in a dynamic and agile environment.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Software Engineer in MantaRay NM you will:
- Own the end-to-end design, development, delivery, and lifecycle management of cloud-native applications, ensuring scalability, resilience, and operational excellence.
- Lead the architecture and implementation of distributed systems components, microservices, and platform components, driving technical decisions and engineering best practices across the team.
- Champion a quality-first engineering culture by driving test automation, continuous testing, code quality, reliability engineering, and DevSecOps practices throughout the software lifecycle.
- Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, observability, and Kubernetes-based cloud-native platforms to improve delivery velocity and system reliability.
- Leverage AI-powered development tools, agentic automation frameworks, and engineering productivity solutions to accelerate software delivery, improve quality, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver high-quality software solutions aligned with product and business objective.
You have:
- A Graduate/master's degree in engineering or equivalent with 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering cloud-native, distributed software systems using Java (Spring Boot)/ Python.
- Hands-on experience with Linux, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes/OpenShift.
- Experience building and integrating REST APIs and microservices.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI and/or Jenkins)
- Exposure to Agentic AI/AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Claude, or equivalent).
Nice to have:
- Experience with SOAP APIs, Oracle/PostgreSQL, or other relational databases.
- Proficiency in Linux shell scripting, automation, and strong development experience in Java and Python.
- Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
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.
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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
- Graduate or master's degree in engineering or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering cloud-native distributed software systems
- Experience with Java and Spring Boot
- Experience with Python
- Hands-on experience with Linux, Git, Docker, and Kubernetes or OpenShift
- Experience building and integrating REST APIs and microservices
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or Jenkins
- Exposure to agentic AI or AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor or Claude
- Experience with SOAP APIs, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or other relational databases
- Proficiency in Linux shell scripting and automation
- Strong development experience in Java and Python
- Understanding of LLMs, prompt engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation
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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