Are you ready to shape the future of 5G networks? Nokia is seeking a visionary Senior Solution Architect to lead the development and implementation of our 5G packet core automation solutions. This role offers the opportunity to define our technology roadmap, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs. You’ll be a key leader, mentoring product architects, influencing strategic decisions, and leading the development of high-performance 5G solutions. If you’re passionate about 5G technology, have a deep understanding of network architectures, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

• Evaluates emerging technologies, anticipates future trends, and defines the technology roadmap for 5G packet core automation solutions, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
• Acts as a mentor and technical authority, guiding product architects and influencing strategic decisions related to system design, technology adoption, and development practices.
• Leads the conceptualization, design, and development of innovative and high-performance 5G packet core automation solutions, ensuring alignment with 3GPP standards and best practices.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of customer requirements and translates them into detailed system specifications, network models, and simulation test plans.
• Oversees the integration of subsystems, ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance of the end-to-end solution.
• Provides expert technical guidance to development teams throughout the implementation phase, addressing complex challenges and ensuring adherence to architectural principles.
• Maintains expertise in advanced network technologies, including 5G, SGW/PGW, SMF, UPF, and related protocols.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex technical challenges and performance bottlenecks, developing innovative solutions with a broad impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Champions a culture of continuous improvement, driving the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance team productivity and product quality.

You have:

• Bachelor´s degree, 10+ years of experience in mobile wireless 4G and 5G communications as a solutions architect involved in designing, implementing, or managing core networks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and apply expertise in system design, data structures, and algorithms.
• Extensive experience in Telco Cloud and 5G Core Network.
• In-depth understanding of network protocols with a focus on service orchestration and network function optimization.
• Proficient in cloud-native environments, containerization, Kubernetes, VMware, and Linux OS (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL).
• Hands-on experience with virtualized networks, orchestration, and automation.
• Strong experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, microservices, containers) and DevOps practices.
• Deep understanding of 3GPP standards and relevant industry regulations.
• Experience with agile software development methodologies.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively share knowledge and mentor others.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Evaluates emerging technologies, anticipates future trends, and defines the technology roadmap for 5G packet core automation solutions, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
• Acts as a mentor and technical authority, guiding product architects and influencing strategic decisions related to system design, technology adoption, and development practices.
• Leads the conceptualization, design, and development of innovative and high-performance 5G packet core automation solutions, ensuring alignment with 3GPP standards and best practices.
• Conducts in-depth analysis of customer requirements and translates them into detailed system specifications, network models, and simulation test plans.
• Oversees the integration of subsystems, ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance of the end-to-end solution.
• Provides expert technical guidance to development teams throughout the implementation phase, addressing complex challenges and ensuring adherence to architectural principles.
• Maintains expertise in advanced network technologies, including 5G, SGW/PGW, SMF, UPF, and related protocols.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex technical challenges and performance bottlenecks, developing innovative solutions with a broad impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Champions a culture of continuous improvement, driving the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance team productivity and product quality