Principal System Architect

at  Nokia

We are seeking a talented and experienced Cloud RAN Architect with SMO (Service Management and Orchestration) skills to join our dynamic team. As a Cloud RAN Architect, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing Cloud RAN solutions while possessing expertise in SMO for efficient service delivery and management.
You will work in Network Management R&D unit which is responsible of implementation, testing and maintenance of our network management solution to Nokia’s Cloud RAN solution. You work closely to our Cloud RAN programs to ensure technical architecture solution and detailed specification to Nokia’s Cloud RAN solution to meet business, operational, technical, and non-functional requirements from various stakeholders.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in designing, architecting, and implementing Cloud RAN solutions.
• Strong understanding of SMO principles, methodologies, and tools.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go lang, Java, or C++.
• Experience in micro-service architecture
• Hands-on experience with working in Linux, Git environment, containers like Docker, Kubernetes, Helm
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., OpenStack, VMware).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV).
• Knowledge of 5G network architecture and protocols.
• Certifications in Cloud RAN or SMO technologies (e.g., Nokia Cloud Packet Core, Cisco Network Services Orchestrator)

• Designing, architecting, and implementing Cloud RAN solutions to meet the performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate Cloud RAN solutions into the existing network infrastructure.
• Leading the development and optimization of SMO strategies for efficient service delivery and management.
• Providing technical expertise and guidance to ensure the successful deployment and operation of Cloud RAN solutions.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and optimization in Cloud RAN architecture and SMO processes.
• Keeping abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies related to Cloud RAN and SMO.
• Ownership of SW architecture of entire system defined by project scope
• Ownership of test strategy for entire system defined by project scope
• Defining and reviewing the HW/SW Architecture team deliverables
• Coaching and training HW/SW Architecture team individual contributors
• Defining requirements for HW architecture with respect to SW