Domain Architect
Nokia
IT
Portugal
Posted on Nov 28, 2025
As a Domain Architect at Nokia, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between customer needs and innovative technological solutions. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will design and implement robust, Cloud-Native architectures that ensure seamless integration of our products and services. Your expertise will not only shape customer solutions but also influence strategic market positioning. The work environment is dynamic and inclusive, where you will engage with diverse perspectives, leveraging best practices in a stimulating atmosphere. You will be empowered to lead projects that drive impactful changes while working in a culture that fosters continuous learning and professional growth. Join us to navigate complex challenges and help shape the future of connectivity!
About Nokia
Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together.
We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act™, putting the world’s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future.
About the Business Group
In Cloud and Network Services, as Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
Some of our benefits in Portugal:
- Flexible working arrangements and additional flex benefits to support work–life balance
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Medical and life insurance plan, plus paid sick leave for added security
- Meal allowance to support daily needs
- Car allowance based on eligibility
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions
- A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth – for your role and beyond
Domain Architect serves as a trusted advisor, partnering with customers to understand their needs. They capture critical inputs from stakeholders and translate them into effective requirements and solutions. They specify and design comprehensive solutions, including customer-specific adaptations, using the SDM products, systems, and/or services, as well as third-party products when needed. They apply solution architecture standards, processes, and principles to ensure and maintain the solution's (technical) integrity over time.
If you have:
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree with 10 to 14 years of experience in IT or IT-based services, specializing in designing and deploying systems in a production Cloud-Native environment.
- Hands-on experience with Cloud-Native platforms, including Kubernetes and Docker, with strong troubleshooting skills.
- Experience deploying applications in at least one public cloud environment such as OpenShift, VMware Tanzu, Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Evaluates technologies and proposes comprehensive solution architecture aligned with enterprise standards and business needs.
- Contributes to cost-benefit analysis for solution implementation.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Defines and documents high-level (HLD) and low-level (LLD) solution architectures, updating documentation as needed based on real-world implementations.
- Strong expertise in Linux administration, networking, OpenStack/VMware (Cloud Computing), security concepts, CI/CD, DevOps, microservices architecture and SSP portfolio.
- Proficient in debugging, including log analysis, issue identification, and resolution.
- Responsible for managing large-scale, complex platforms, ensuring seamless execution of new product offerings.
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- Develops customer solutions architecture within the area of expertise, ensuring thorough evaluation and validation.
- Engages with stakeholders to understand key inputs and translates them into effective requirements and solutions.
- Designs end-to-end solutions, incorporating both high-level and detailed architectural frameworks, to align with customer needs and market positioning strategies.
- Applies solution architecture standards, processes, and principles to maintain the integrity of solutions over time.
- Works effectively in diverse environments and leverages best practices and industry knowledge to enhance products and services.
- May lead projects with manageable risks and resource requirements or oversee small teams, fostering collaboration and optimizing resource management.