The Solution Architect will work closely with customer technical teams to understand requirements and deliver E2E enterprise solutions (4G/5G), including high-level and low-level design, test planning, integration, deployment, and configuration. The role demands deep expertise in EPC and 5GC core elements across OpenStack and Kubernetes environments, with strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities. Knowledge of networking protocols and telecom standards is essential. Excellent communication skills and ability to adapt quickly in learning-as-you-work settings are critical for success.

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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• Gathering customer requirement and should be able to deliver high level design, low level design, preparing test plan, integration, deployment, configuration of EPC & 5GC packet core components for cloud-based environment and appliance deliveries.
• Lead design, integration, deployment, and testing of Packet Core elements (EPC & 5GC) for enterprise solutions.
• Collaborate with customer technical teams to support E2E solution for enterprise customers.
• Produce high-level and low-level designs, test plans, and configuration artifacts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during deployment and operations.
• Ensure alignment with 4G/5G standards and best practices across customer environments.
• Provide technical guidance on cloud platforms (OpenStack/Kubernetes) and core telecom technologies.

Must Have:

• 12+ years in telecom network delivery (4G/5G) experience.
• Knowledge of 4G and 5G call flows, and overall knowledge of the latest technologies in the Telecom space including EPC, 5GC, VoLTE, IoT etc.
• Knowledge of 3GPP specs (e.g., 23.401, 23.501, 23.502).
• Experience in deployment of EPC & 5GC network functions on OpenStack and containerized cloud environments.
• Knowledge of networking concepts such as TCP/IP, routes, eBGP, OSPF and IP subnetting, switching stack.
• Knowledge of tools such as Wireshark, iPerf, putty, FileZilla, MobaXterm, etc.
• Experience in Nokia products like CMM, CMG, CMU or APC shall be preferred.

Good to have:

• Knowledge on Radio, Routers, NMS from overall network perspective.
• Experience in IMS/VoLTE, RAN, HSS and UDM is an added advantage.