R&D Specialist
Nokia · Posted Oct 26
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
Get a personal compatibility score
Add a resume for personal matches
About the role
Nokia's NCOM Evo is a next-generation, cloud-native operations layer that enables telecom software to run and evolve at scale, simplifying network operations across packages, clusters, sites, and network functions through a unified platform combining an Operations Portal with Kubernetes controllers, configuration-as-data, and GitOps-based automation. The NCOM Infrastructure Management team manages the end-to-end lifecycle of infrastructure including hardware, operating systems, and Kubernetes. This role involves writing clean, maintainable code, developing new features, and automating infrastructure and cluster deployments that support major telecom operators worldwide.
What you will do
- Architect and implement enterprise-grade GitOps strategies, including declarative state models, multi-cluster reconciliation loops, and automated promotion workflows.
- Design and automate Openshift Container Platform (OCP) lifecycle management, including installation, upgrades, and Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (RH ACM).
- Develop and troubleshoot Kubernetes-based applications, leveraging expertise in Openshift, Docker, and service mesh layers like Istio.
- Build and optimize distributed systems and microservices at scale, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Automate container lifecycle management frameworks, covering secure base image governance, dynamic build pipelines, admission control, runtime orchestration, and ephemeral environment provisioning.
- Integrate AI-driven tools into CI/CD pipelines to automate workflows, including code generation, manifest validation, vulnerability patching, and pull request reviews.
- Debug and resolve issues in Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and Go-based services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence technical decisions and drive innovation in cloud-native distributed systems.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Telecom, or equivalent, with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong software development expertise in Go and Python.
- Proven expertise in Openshift, Docker, helm and Kubernetes, including troubleshooting, administration, and lifecycle management.
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines (ideally GitOps), Linux administration, networking, and security.
- Experience designing and running cloud-native distributed systems at scale, with hands-on expertise in service mesh architectures (e.g., Istio).
Preferred qualifications
- 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.
- Hands-on experience with workflow design and development, including CI/CD pipelines and AI-based development workflows.
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
Recent coverage
24/7 Wall St.
Nokia Q3 2026: AI orders fuel a 40% earnings beat2026-10-22
GuruFocus
Nokia (NOK) Lowers 2026 Capex Forecast, Expands Restructuring to Boost Efficiency2026-10-22
Quartz
Nokia beat profit expectations as AI data center sales more than doubled2026-10-22