SW Architect
Nokia
IT
Greece
Posted on Dec 4, 2025
Join our dynamic team as an SW Architect. The Virtual Architecture Team (VAT) is a cross-functional group of software and hardware architects responsible for overseeing the technical analysis, effort estimation, and architectural integrity of new features within each team . The team ensures consistent design reviews and approvals, identifies impacted DUs, coordinates across VATs when needed, and supports feature implementation to maintain compliance with architectural principles. VAT members provide domain expertise, guide feature teams, and contribute to the evolution and coherence of the overall product architecture.,
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About the Business Group
A robust digital backbone is the unsung hero of modern life, underpinning everything from daily interactions to cloud computing and critical infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions.
We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running.
Our recruitment process
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Some of our benefits in Greece:
- On site, hybrid or remote work arrangements, based on the business requirements
- Life and medical insurance, plus an annual medical check-up program
- 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)
- Group pension plan and incentive programs to support long-term financial security
- Ticket restaurant e-card
- Company bus transportation and company-provided mobile device with subscription
- Referral bonus for recommending qualified candidates
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia Employees and their families in challenging situations
- 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
We are looking for a SW Architect to design, develop, and deliver high-quality software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. You will work in a DevOps-driven environment, contributing to product innovation, cloud-based architectures, and automation while ensuring world-class performance and scalability.
- Masters/Bachelor Degree in computers/communication/electrical engineering
- 10+ years of experience in Java development, troubleshooting, and software lifecycle management.
- Experience with SNMP, NetConf-YANG models, and REST APIs.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and Linux command-line operations.
- Expertise in microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and containerized applications.
- Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns
- Experience leading cross-functional technical teams
- Ability to mentor and develop junior engineers
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to Have:
- Previous experience in architecture role.
- Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) or similar certification.
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Elasticsearch.
- Knowledge of SDN/NFV concepts and automation.
- Hands-on experience with IDEs, testing frameworks, and defect tracking tools.
- Prototype and integrate emerging technologies such as OSGi, Microservices, Kubernetes, and ElasticSearch.
- Responsible for architecture activities for the feature
- Performs feasibility studies of new features, including effort estimates
- Helps define software requirements, together with Architects and PLM
- Ensures the requirements are implemented in line with the product architecture
- Works with relevant Architects for the areas being impacted by the feature
- Contribute to new feature development and resolve software bugs.
- Support customer escalations and ensure robust system reliability.