Senior System Architect performs targeted research to solve problems and support hardware, software, and system development. They provide techno-economic consulting and apply expertise to improve products, processes, and customer-specific features. SWA includes defining requirements, translating use cases into technical models, developing and testing software (e.g., drivers, microcode, firmware), and maintaining Software Configuration Management (SCM) and build/integration infrastructure.
ResponsibilitiesNIFN2026
- Define the Altiplano architecture and design, contributing to the BU’s innovation strategy.
- Maintain awareness of industry trends in management solutions and software engineering to identify suitable technologies for adoption.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to implement the architecture and design across domain controller components.
- Mentor and coach distributed engineering teams to ensure efficient design, high performance, and high-quality output.
- Lead internal process improvements and software engineering innovations to achieve best-in-class practices.
- Foster and strengthen the innovation mindset within the group.
- Contribute to multi-domain management solutions and cross-BG workgroups to align on common technologies and best practices.
- Drive innovation processes and customer collaborations to support product and solution evolution.
You have:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field, with 10+ years of experience in architecting software, IT, or telecom solutions.
- Skilled in Java/J2EE, Linux, DBMS, web technologies, cloud/virtualization, Micro services, Kubernetes, containers, SDN, and data analytics.
- Experience in Tools & Frameworks like Kafka, Prometheus, Grafana and Istio
- Experience in Distributed Data Processing Systems like Hadoop, Spark, HBase, HDFS
- Expertise of next-generation management and control-plane protocols like NetConf/YANG, IPFIX, gRPC
- Proven experience in defining architectures and delivering those solutions to the market.
- Prior design experience in network management products. Able to quickly prototype and validate design approaches.
Nice-to-have:
- Intent based networking, Tuning and ability to optimize Scale and Performance aspects scaling to millions of subscribers.
- Ability to interpret standards from a practical point of view, understanding customer deployment aspects and helping to resolve critical customer aspects from an architecture standpoint.
- Expertise in software engineering practices like DevOps, Agile, CI, test automation, microservices, and XaaS models.
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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field with 10+ years of experience in architecting software, IT, or telecom solutions
- Experience architecting software, IT, or telecom solutions
- Skilled in Java/J2EE
- Skilled in Linux
- Skilled in DBMS
- Skilled in web technologies
- Skilled in cloud and virtualization technologies
- Skilled in microservices
- Skilled in Kubernetes
- Skilled in containers
- Skilled in SDN (Software Defined Networking)
- Skilled in data analytics
- Experience with Kafka, Prometheus, Grafana and Istio
- Experience with Hadoop, Spark, HBase, HDFS
- Expertise in NetConf/YANG, IPFIX and gRPC
- Proven experience defining architectures and delivering solutions to market
- Prior design experience in network management products; ability to prototype and validate designs
- Experience maintaining Software Configuration Management (SCM) and build/integration infrastructure
- Experience developing and testing low-level software such as drivers, microcode or firmware
- Intent-based networking, tuning and scale/performance optimization to millions of subscribers
- Ability to interpret standards from a practical deployment and customer perspective
- Expertise in DevOps, Agile, CI, test automation and XaaS models
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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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