Senior Solutions Architect

NOKIA
US Annual Base Salary Range $ 166,600.00 - 309,400.00 USD *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Texas, Dallas
3201 Olympus Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 08, 2025
Are you ready to shape the future of 5G networks? Nokia is seeking a visionary Senior Solution Architect to lead the development and implementation of our 5G packet core automation solutions. This role offers the opportunity to define our technology roadmap, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with business objectives and customer needs. You'll be a key leader, mentoring product architects, influencing strategic decisions, and leading the development of high-performance 5G solutions. If you're passionate about 5G technology, have a deep understanding of network architectures, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Evaluates emerging technologies, anticipates future trends, and defines the technology roadmap for 5G packet core automation solutions, aligning with business objectives and customer needs. Acts as a mentor and technical authority, guiding product architects and influencing strategic decisions related to system design, technology adoption, and development practices. Leads the conceptualization, design, and development of innovative and high-performance 5G packet core automation solutions, ensuring alignment with 3GPP standards and best practices. Conducts in-depth analysis of customer requirements and translates them into detailed system specifications, network models, and simulation test plans. Oversees the integration of subsystems, ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance of the end-to-end solution. Provides expert technical guidance to development teams throughout the implementation phase, addressing complex challenges and ensuring adherence to architectural principles. Maintains expertise in advanced network technologies, including 5G, SGW/PGW, SMF, UPF, and related protocols. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex technical challenges and performance bottlenecks, developing innovative solutions with a broad impact on product quality and customer satisfaction. Champions a culture of continuous improvement, driving the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance team productivity and product quality. You have: Bachelors degree, 10+ years of experience in mobile wireless 4G and 5G communications as a solutions architect involved in designing, implementing, or managing core networks. Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and apply expertise in system design, data structures, and algorithms. Extensive experience in Telco Cloud and 5G Core Network. In-depth understanding of network protocols with a focus on service orchestration and network function optimization. Proficient in cloud-native environments, containerization, Kubernetes, VMware, and Linux OS (Ubuntu, Debian, RHEL). Hands-on experience with virtualized networks, orchestration, and automation. Strong experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, microservices, containers) and DevOps practices. Deep understanding of 3GPP standards and relevant industry regulations. Experience with agile software development methodologies. Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively share knowledge and mentor others. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams. Come create the technology that helps the world act together Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work What we offer Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered. Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality: One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed. Additional Information US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Corporate Retirement Savings Plan Health and dental benefits Short-term disability, and long-term disability Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Paid time off for holidays and Vacation Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Assistance Plan Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program The above benefits exclude students. 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