Applied R&D Engineer 3 - SW
Nokia
India
Posted on Nov 28, 2025
In this Hands-On Developer/Tester role, you’ll implement subsystems, ensure systems are robust, scalable, and performance-driven. You'll collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand both functional and non-functional requirements, and translate them into innovative, cloud-native solutions.
You'll execute POCs, design integrated software systems with a focus on compatibility and high performance. You'll contribute to design reviews, assess risks, validate technical choices, throughout the development lifecycle. You will be lead engineers and mentor juniors and and ensure alignment with architectural best practices.
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
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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.
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Some of our benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- 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)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
Are you ready to shape the future of cloud-native networks? We’re on the lookout for a dynamic Senior Engineer to implement cutting edge cloud applications and solutions and play a key role in the evolution of virtualized network applications. In this role, you’ll define forward-looking architecture roadmaps, work on cutting-edge technologies, and deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions. If you thrive on innovation and love turning complex challenges into seamless solutions, this is your opportunity to make an impact.
You Have:
- Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Engineering (or equivalent degree) with minimum 5+ years software development and design.
- Proven hands-on expertise in system architecture, cloud-native design, and microservices development using Linux, Java, Microservices, Spring Boot, and Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Skilled in automation and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git, and monitoring/logging solutions including Prometheus, Grafana, and the EFK stack
- Strong track record of working in agile environments and driving end-to-end technical excellence across complex, scalable systems
It would be nice if you also had:
- Hands-on experience in installing and integrating products in complex, multi-vendor environments
- Design, Develop, Test, Automate and Deliver products , translating requirements into scalable, cloud-native solutions.
- Be a strong, hands-on coding and trouble shooting expert, work with the team everyday
- Implement Features, Review, Automate Tests, Adhere to Standards and DoD
- Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver against functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring alignment with overall product needs.