Join Nokia’s Autonomous Networks team and help build intelligent platforms that are shaping the AI era. You’ll be part of a collaborative team developing a shared portal platform that enables applications to deliver innovative use cases through common backend services, APIs, and integrations.
Acting as a Backend Developer, you’ll design and build scalable backend services and APIs across SaaS and on-premises environments. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work on backend architecture, integrations, scalability, and operational excellence while contributing to smarter, more connected autonomous network operations.
- Design and develop scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services and APIs for portal capabilities and shared services.
- Build reusable service layers that enable multiple Autonomous Network applications to leverage common platform functionality.
- Develop integrations with AN applications, analytics platforms, and operational data sources to support cross-domain and subscriber-centric use cases.
- Define and maintain service contracts, authentication, authorization, and configuration patterns.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, architects, and platform teams to deliver reliable end-to-end solutions.
- Ensure backend services meet key requirements for performance, reliability, resilience, security, and observability.
- Contribute to automated testing, CI/CD, code reviews, troubleshooting, deployments, and release activities across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
- Apply modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development tools, to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery.
You have:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, with 5–8 years of relevant software engineering experience in backend development (total experience 8+ yrs).
- Hands-on experience with REST APIs, microservices, distributed systems, and backend programming using Java, Go, Python, or similar languages.
- Good understanding of data models, databases, caching, messaging/event-driven patterns, authentication/authorization, secure API development, and cloud-native practices including containers and CI/CD.Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams, with strong debugging, problem-solving, and collaboration skills; familiarity with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar is a plus.
Nice to have:
- Experience building backend systems for enterprise portals, platform services, or operations tools, with exposure to SaaS, on-premises, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud environments.
- Familiarity with analytics, observability, telemetry, logging, and monitoring frameworks, as well as portal architectures supporting AI or Agentic AI use cases.
- Knowledge of telecom and network domains, including LTE, 5G, RAN, Core, or service operations, is an advantage.
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 or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field
- 5-8 years relevant backend development experience and total experience of 8+ years
- Hands-on experience with REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
- Backend programming experience using Java, Go, or Python
- Understanding of data models, databases, caching, and messaging/event-driven patterns
- Experience with authentication/authorization and secure API development
- Familiarity with cloud-native practices, containers, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams with strong debugging, problem-solving, and collaboration skills
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor)
- Experience with SaaS, on-premises, Kubernetes, and hybrid cloud backend systems
- Familiarity with analytics, observability, telemetry, logging, and monitoring frameworks
- Knowledge of telecom and network domains (LTE, 5G, RAN, Core) or service operations
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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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