Family Description

Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno-economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development.

Subfamily Description

Software (SWA) comprises the definition, specification, and allocation of requirements from different sources utilising knowledge of systems engineering processes (specification & architecture). Contains processing of use case and feature requirements into conceptual models, operational scenarios, technical requirements, and functional description. Covers specification, design, implementation, and unit testing of Software (e.g. device drivers, microcode, hardware-related software & firmware) according to the requirements and architecture defined in the systems engineering process. Covers establishment and maintenance of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices into software development projects, continuously building and integrating infrastructure tools and systems.

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Excited about cutting-edge technologies like Microservices, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, GraalJS, React, Virtualization, SDN/NFV, etc? Our Research and Development team has been growing steadily and to reinforce it further we are looking for a strong technical professional to work on Altiplano, Nokia’s cloud native Fixed Access Domain Controller. Altiplano virtualizes the management and network functions from the network elements to operators cloud and further improves network operations efficiency by abstracting and automating the underlying multivendor, multi-technology Fixed Access networks.

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Impact

Impact is short-term and departmental/project in scope. Accountable for quality, accuracy and efficiency. Actions and errors can have functional area impact.

Scope & Contribution

Individual Contributor: Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility, Demonstrates initiative & contributes to problem solving. Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters. Makes decisions that affect own work. Managerial/Supervisory: May act as Team Leader or Project Leader with some direct supervisory responsibilities in addition to own work assignments. Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility. Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters. Makes decisions that affect own work.

Innovation

Performs routine activites to meet departmental/project objectives. Requires moderate supervision. Applies commonly recognised concepts within their field of expertise. Shares knowledge with less experienced peers or have high collegial interaction. Raises innovative ideas. Demonstrates adaptability to changing business environments. Is willing to take on new roles or jobs appropriate to skill set in different environments and/or locations.

Communication

Works to influence others to accept job functions view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. May conduct briefings with senior leaders within the job function. May at times be required to negotiate regarding operational issues. Has cross-cultural knowledge and global mindset

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Education: Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Core Development Expertise: 6 to 10 years of strong, hands-on experience in software development, architecture, and advanced troubleshooting, with a significant focus on the J2EE platform.
• Innovation & Continuous Learning: A strong, demonstrable passion for exploring, evaluating, and adopting new technologies, tools, and methodologies to solve challenging technical problems and drive product innovation.
• Software Development Lifecycle Proficiency: Solid understanding and practical application of the modern software development lifecycle, including applying best practices for development, testing, and deployment.
• Development Tooling Expertise: Proficient working knowledge and practical experience with modern Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), comprehensive testing frameworks, defect tracking tools, and modern version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, capable of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues efficiently.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to peers and stakeholders.
• Collaborative Team Member: A highly collaborative mindset, actively contributing to team success and fostering a positive working environment.
• Technical Mentorship & Guidance: Demonstrated technical leadership, including the ability to mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, robust software solutions.

Desired:

• Cloud & Network Management Solutions: Prior experience in the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based solutions and/or network management systems.
• Modern Technology Stack Proficiency: Hands-on experience and strong proficiency in several of the following areas: Cloud & Virtualization, Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), Microservices, Data Processing & Storage (Elasticsearch, Kafka, SQL & relational databases), Middleware & Frameworks (OSGi, Spring Framework), Security (Secure coding practices, authentication/authorization mechanisms), Networking (SDN/NFV, network protocols), Web Technologies (Advanced front-end frameworks like React), RESTful APIs.
• Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in multiple programming and scripting languages, including Java/J2EE, JavaScript (Node.js, GraalJS), Python, and modern front-end frameworks like React.
• DevOps & Agile Leadership: Deep understanding, practical experience, and a strong advocate for modern software engineering practices, including DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies, and comprehensive test automation strategies.
• Data Intelligence & Machine Learning: Experience applying Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) concepts to solve real-world problems within software solutions.
• Next-Generation Network Protocols: Working knowledge and experience with access technologies and next-generation management & control plane protocols such as NETCONF/YANG, IPFIX, gRPC, and similar.
• Global Team Collaboration: Proven experience collaborating effectively and leading technical initiatives within geographically distributed and multi-site teams.

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• On-time product delivery with world class quality

• Design, code, test, automate and debug in JavaScript, core Java and XML using NETCONF/SNMP based frameworks, following DevOps model

• Prototype based on cutting edge technologies (OSGi, Microservices, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Python, GraalJS, React, SDN/NFV, etc.) to evolve product architecture

• Mentor and guide the team

• Effective review of code and test designs

We are looking for a passionate engineer who can be trusted to deliver high quality products and can challenge the status quo. We expect candidate to have a broad interest in the software engineering field and help us to continuously explore new technologies to enhance the product and processes.