Senior R&D Specialist
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, a cloud-native operations layer that enables telecom software to run and evolve at scale through a unified Operations Portal supporting design, deployment, upgrades, rollbacks, and observability. The NCOM Infrastructure Management team manages the full lifecycle of infrastructure, including hardware, operating systems, and Kubernetes, while advancing configuration management, networking, and closed-loop automation. The Senior R&D Specialist will bridge architecture and implementation, provide technical direction, and build scalable, resilient, highly automated solutions 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 implement Openshift Container Platform (OCP) lifecycle management solutions, including installation, upgrades, and automation using Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management (RH ACM).
- Design and lead the development of cloud-native distributed systems at scale, leveraging expertise in Openshift, Docker, and Kubernetes in production environments.
- Draft and deliver comprehensive architectural studies and high-level designs (HLDs) to guide development teams toward efficient implementation and adherence to best engineering practices.
- Automate container lifecycle management, including secure base image governance, dynamic build pipelines, admission control, runtime orchestration, and ephemeral environment provisioning.
- Integrate AI-driven tools into CI/CD pipelines to accelerate workflows, such as code generation, manifest validation, vulnerability patching, and automated pull request reviews.
- Debug and resolve complex issues in Kubernetes clusters, containerized applications, and Go-based services, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Optimize Kubernetes ecosystems by developing custom controllers, operators, and CRDs, and managing complex service mesh layers like Istio.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence technical decisions, drive innovation, and ensure alignment across engineering, operations, and product teams.
- Coach and mentor development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices, efficient implementation of HLDs, and continuous improvement in feature delivery processes.
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 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Strong software development expertise in Go or Python, with proven experience in designing and running cloud-native distributed systems at scale.
- Deep 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 drafting architectural patterns and HLDs, and leading development teams in complex environments where performance, reliability, and scalability are critical.
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 AI-based development workflows and workflow design for CI/CD pipelines.
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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