Domain Architect
Nokia
As a Domain Architect in the Customer CaaS (Core as a Service) CoE team, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering cloud-native telecom solutions that power next-generation networks. Core as a Service (CaaS) is part of Nokia’s cloud-native portfolio, where Nokia delivers 5G Core network functions (such as AMF, SMF, UPF, AUSF, UDM, etc.) as cloud-hosted, service-based offerings.
You’ll drive the design and onboarding of telecom core products across multi-cloud platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and performance at every stage. Working closely with engineering, operations, and leadership teams, you’ll drive architectural excellence, mentor cross-functional teams, and influence strategic decisions that align technology with business goals. This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cloud transformation, where innovation, collaboration, and impact converge.
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.
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As a Domain Architect, you will lead the design and delivery of cloud-native telecom solutions across multi-cloud environments. You’ll partner with cross-functional teams, drive architecture standards, and guide technical strategy to enable scalable, secure, and future-ready networks.
You-Have:
- Bachelor's in Engineering or equivalent degree with 10+ years of experience focusing on telecom cloud architecture, including NFV, CNFs/VNFs, and 5G core components, and handled cloud-native deployments.
- Done the onboarding of telecom products onto cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, and OpenShift, ensuring scalability and interoperability.
- Proficiency in automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines using GitOps practices.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with engineering, operations, and leadership teams, aligning architecture goals with business outcomes.
- Worked in the Global Time zone/Global projects.
Nice-to-Have:
- Sound understanding of telecom-grade security, compliance, and encryption frameworks within multi-cloud and hybrid environments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive and mentor diverse technical teams, fostering capability development in cloud-native and DevOps practices.
- Drive the design and onboarding of cloud-native telecom solutions across multi-cloud environments (GCP, AWS, OpenShift), ensuring scalability, interoperability, and compliance with telecom-grade standards.
- Ensure architecture governance by defining best practices for automation, security, and Infrastructure as Code using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Helm.
- Work with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, operations, and network engineering, to ensure seamless deployment and operational excellence.
- Mentor and guide teams in building expertise across containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud-native telecom operations.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to align architecture strategies with business goals, influencing decisions through strong technical and strategic insight.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, fostering collaboration across cultures and maintaining a strong professional presence in leadership forums.