Chief Software Architect

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.

The team you'll be part of

As Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.

The Technology organization under Nokia Cloud and Network Services (CNS) is chartered to create technology disruptions in CNS by transforming technical capabilities of the workforce to drive innovation across all disciplines. The Knowledge Management and Competency Development (KMCD) team within Technology is responsible for capabilities development and knowledge management across all CNS products and services. We help build a continuous role-based learning culture combining all forms of learning with emphasis on collaboration to build the capabilities of future.

What you will learn and contribute to

Are you passionate about solving problems?

As part of our team, you will perform:

CNS is seeking a Software/Solutions Architect, to support the evolution of our Nokia Knowledge Center (NKC). The NKC captures knowledge across a wide variety of sources and makes it easy for professionals to contribute and find information through the normal course of performing their roles. Federating a variety of existing tools, systems, methodologies, and processes that are used by different functional roles including Architects, Designers, Integrators, Maintenance/Technical Support Engineers, and Project Managers will be necessary in this role.

The Software/Solution Architect is accountable for defining requirements, architecture, design, and implementation of the NKC system. The Architect will partner with Agile PM and Deputy SW Architect to define the organization and structure of information including Communities of Practice. Along with this role the Architect is responsible for all KMCD PowerBI (PBI) and online reporting content. The Architect will build API interfaces to acquire the content, with an innovative, visually creative mind, and with thorough competencies, metrics and reporting process understanding. The desire to automate, innovate, influence, and serve the organization in a positive manner will be a must to ensure transparent, fact-based management support, and sharing of best practices. The Architect is the technical leader for a small team of developers and the Deputy Software Architect

The Architect must be able to manage complex topics, large data sets, large number of contacts and stakeholders, and the (master data) data analysis and reporting. Most of all the Architect must have a passion for achieving common business goals and the determination to secure the quality, execution and profitability of the CNS Networks business.

• Define NKC Requirements
  • Partner with Knowledge Management / Competence Development team members to gather requirements in a structured way
  • Define APIs, protocols, and methods across applications building seamless integrations and application communications
• Understand & evolve the NKC Architecture
  • Develop and drive a common architecture framework creating a Nokia Knowledge Center (NKC) system across CNS
  • Drive pilots across CNS and Core Networks utilizing Agile and DevOps methodologies to support Proof of Concepts (PoC)
• Hands-on Design & Implement, Lead technical team
  • Utilize Agile Continuous Integration / Delivery / Deployment practices and the Common Software Foundation
  • Partner with the NKC Agile PM to develop the detailed End-to-End design & implementation plan
  • Develop common APIs, protocols, and methods across NKC and partnering applications building seamless communications and integration
  • Lead, mentor, and support the technical team members in their design, implementation, and support activities

Your skills and experience

You have:

• MS or PhD in Computer Science or equivalent experience with 15+ years of experience in software architecture and Systems Integration experience
• 15+ years OOP Experience in one or more of the following languages C, C++, C#, JAVA, .Net, HTML, JSP, and ASPX
• 10+ years Services delivery experience across NSW or other Nokia BGs
• 5+ years Data Science and Knowledge Management experience including Power BI or BI/BO implementations
• 5+ years Microsoft Office SharePoint Services development experience
• Ability to Troubleshoot Common Software Foundation software, lab and networking issues
• Able to work as part of multi-cultural global team in different time zones.
• Proven track record of Systems Architect & integration experience
• Ability to travel 20% of the time and support team and CNS needs
• Demonstrated expertise in Hardware and Software Architecture, Software Development, Power BI creation and reporting. Self-motivated drive for automation and managing large sets of data

It would be nice if you also had:

• Knowledge Management experience

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and remote working schemes, 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.

Company Culture: We believe our people are our greatest asset and we aim to foster a fun, challenging, positive, and inclusive work environment. We offer 1-on-1 mentorship, learning and development opportunities, global impact and interaction, and flexible work/life balance.

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
• LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation

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.

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