Domain Architect
Nokia
IT
South Africa
Posted on Dec 4, 2025
The Customer Solutions Architect acts as a trusted advisor partnering with the customers on their needs. Understands and captures the critical inputs of stakeholders and translates them into effective requirements and solutions. Specifies and designs effective end-to-end solutions incl. customer-specific adaptations by using the Nokia portfolio of products, systems and / or services as well as 3rd party products where required. Applies solution architecture standards, processes, and principles to create and maintain a solution's (technical) integrity over time.
Join us as a Domain Architect in the Autonomous Networks and be a part of our success journey! In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to shape innovative solutions and make a real impact. As an advisor, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to address their unique needs and translate them into practical, high-value solutions.
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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.
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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
The Customer Solutions Architect acts as a trusted advisor partnering with the customers on their needs. Understands and captures the critical inputs of stakeholders and translates them into effective requirements and solutions. Specifies and designs effective end-to-end solutions incl. customer-specific adaptations by using the Nokia portfolio of products, systems and / or services as well as 3rd party products where required. Applies solution architecture standards, processes, and principles to create and maintain a solution's (technical) integrity over time. Join us as a Domain Architect in the Autonomous Networks and be a part of our success journey! In this role, you’ll have an opportunity to shape innovative solutions and make a real impact. As an advisor, you’ll work closely with stakeholders to address their unique needs and translate them into practical, high-value solutions.
Must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology or equivalent with 10+ years of hands-on experience in autonomous networks driving large programs and should have worked as an Architect/Designer for at least 5 years.
- Experience in at least one or two domains like Orchestration/fulfillment/Flowone/CDPA/CDFF/NoRC; Assurance/NAC; InventoryUIV, Discovery and Reconciliation domain; SSO/Security product suites/NIAM; Analytics
- Hands-on experience in Java, expect scripting, Python, Kubernetes, Microservices, Databases, XML, XSLT, Data Parsing, SNMP, REST, SOAP, CORBA, LDAP, JMS, and FTP.
- Exposure to Oracle, Postgres, MongoDB, MariaDB, Neo4J, containerization, orchestration tools, agile methodologies
Nice to have:
- Understanding of 5G Slicing, 5G SA/NSA network, IP/MPLS, Optics, IMS, VoLTE, NFV/SDN, Fixed network
- Independent, disruptive thinker with a results-oriented mindset and strong communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced global environment in collaboration with cross-cultural teams and customers.
- Develop a Requirement Definition Document (RDD), High-Level Design (HLD), and Low-Level Design (LLD).
- Stay updated on customer architecture within the dedicated technical area and regional requirements.
- Apply solution architecture standards, processes, and principles.
- Define and develop the full scope of solutions, working across different teams and organizations to create effective outcomes.
- Work effectively in diverse environments, leveraging best practices and industry knowledge to enhance products and services.
- Serve as an advisor and mentor to team members, guiding projects and tasks.
- Guide and drive projects with manageable risks and resource requirements or oversee small teams, managing day-to-day operations, resource allocation, and workload distribution.
- Act as a key troubleshooter and subject matter expert on the Autonomous product portfolio, including fulfillment, assurance, inventory, security, and analytics.