5G Principal Engineer/ Technical Expert

As a Principal Engineer/Technical Expert in the SMSF team, you will design and implement scalable, high-performance microservices for 5G network functions using Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native technologies. You will develop and optimize control plane services, ensuring seamless service orchestration and network management. Your role includes defining technical strategies, driving CI/CD automation, enhancing system reliability, and ensuring compliance with 3GPP standards. You will also mentor engineers, promote best coding practices, and collaborate cross-functionally to integrate advanced protocols and frameworks, directly contributing to the evolution of next-generation 5G solutions.

• Contribute to all phases of software development, from requirements gathering through implementation, testing and maintenance.
• Join a Scrum Team that owns a defined functional area with a target to translate customer or internal requirements into tangible deliverables.
• Design, implementation and testing as well as analyzing and solving area-related engineering problems and hitches in Core Engineering 5G SMSF NF will be part of your work.
• Participate in the design and creation of scalable software or updating and executing the existing automated test set following the new requirements based on your defined duties inside the team.
• Engage with microservices SW architecture, front-end and back-end development, coding languages, APIs, testing practices, describing your work through technical documentation and integrating third-party SW components.
  
  

Must have

• Education & Experience: Master’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with 8–12 years of software engineering experience, preferably in object-oriented programming and large-scale product-based projects.
• Cloud & DevOps Expertise: 2+ years of experience with cloud-native, microservices, and containerized architectures (Docker, Kubernetes, POD), along with DevOps practices, CI/CD automation, and tools like GIT and Jenkins.
• Technical Leadership & System Design: Strong ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and apply expertise in system design, data structures, and algorithms to build scalable, high-performance applications in Linux environments.
• Telecom & Core Network Knowledge: Extensive experience in Telco Cloud, 5G Core Network, and network protocols like HTTP/2, ensuring seamless service orchestration and network function optimization.
• Agile & Collaboration: Proven expertise in Agile methodologies with excellent communication and teamwork skills, fostering cross-functional collaboration in dynamic engineering environments.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Good know-how in GO Programming Language
• Good understanding of the SoC process
• Experience with customer support
• Experience with SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) development methodology

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive private life and medical insurance plan to safeguard your well-being and that of your family.
• As part of our commitment to your health, we offer an annual medical check-up program.
• We offer a pension plan to help you plan for your future and ensure financial security after retirement.
• Enjoy the convenience of a ticket restaurant e-card, which can be used at various restaurants and eateries according to our policy (currently at €120 monthly)
• You will be provided with a company mobile device and subscription to stay connected and efficient in your work.
• We offer company bus transportation to facilitate your daily commute to and from work.
• Benefit from flexible working hours and the option to work in a hybrid or remote mode, providing a better work-life balance.
• Receive a one-time payment of €350 as cash support for hybrid or remote mode arrangements.
• Take advantage of our Personal Support Service, which provides confidential and professional support and guidance on a range of emotional, practical, and work-life topics.
• Participate in Nokia's voluntary employee share purchase plan, allowing you to share in the company's success.
• Our Employee Recognition program, "Everyday Excellence," acknowledges and rewards outstanding contributions. You can redeem awards through our online store.
• Earn a generous referral bonus of €2.000, one of the highest in the market, for referring qualified candidates to join our team.
• Enjoy 90 calendar days of paid leave for the arrival of a new child.
• Engage in social clubs and cultural activities organized by the company to foster a sense of community and well-being.
• E-Learning Platforms: Access renowned e-learning platforms such as NokiaEDU, Harvard ManageMentor, and LinkedIn Learning for technical training and personal development.
• We provide ample opportunities for career growth and development, including training programs and mentorship initiatives.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark