Domain Architect Trainee
Nokia
Kickstart your career with us at Nokia! Join our team as a Domain Architect Trainee, you will join a dynamic telecom architecture team working on the deployment, integration, and automation of core network solutions. This role offers hands-on experience with 3GPP-based telecommunications systems, cloud-native environments, and DevOps practices.
You will contribute to the design, validation, and optimization of telecom network solutions, with a strong focus on automation, cloud technologies, and next-generation network evolution (5G, IoT, analytics). This is a learning-driven role designed to develop future domain architects through real project exposure and collaboration with senior experts.
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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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- Meal allowance to support daily needs
- 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
Position: Internship Duration: 12 months Start date (tentative): March 2026 Location: Hybrid in Amadora, Portugal Education recommendations: Currently a candidate finishing their B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science/ Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field with an accredited school in Portugal
You Have:
- Programming skills in at least one of the following: Python, Perl, Shell, or Java
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and CI/CD practices in integration and development environments
- Knowledge of 3GPP telecommunications and core network technologies.
It Would Be Also Nice to Have:
- Understanding of virtualization and cloud technologies (OpenStack, VMware).
- Exposure to radio technologies (2G, 3G, 4G) and interest in 5G, IoT, or analytics.
- Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and cloud-native architectures.
- Support the deployment, integration, and validation of telecom core network solutions (SDM, signaling, policy, etc.).
- Contribute to the automation of cloud core solutions, leveraging DevOps practices and AI-driven approaches.
- Develop scripts and automation tasks using Python, Perl, Shell, or Java.
- Assist in testing and validating network performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, development, operations) to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Document technical specifications, configurations, and integration procedures.