Principal System Architect
Nokia · Posted Oct 26
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
Nokia’s engineering team is developing NCOM Evo, a cloud-native operations layer that enables telecom software to run and evolve at scale through a unified Operations Portal powered by Kubernetes controllers, configuration-as-data, and GitOps automation. The NCOM Infrastructure Management team manages the full lifecycle of infrastructure, including hardware, operating systems, and Kubernetes, with configuration management, networking, and closed-loop automation. As Principal System Architect, the role drives architectural direction, designs scalable cloud-native solutions, and collaborates across engineering teams to deliver automated infrastructure management for telecom operators worldwide.
What you will do
- 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.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 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.
- 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
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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