As a Solutions Services Architect at Nokia, you will be a key player in crafting tailored end-to-end solutions that meet our customers' unique needs.

Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll develop solution architectures that integrate our robust portfolio of products and services, ensuring high technical integrity over time.

Your role serves as a bridge between customer requirements and innovative solutions, making you a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

You will thrive in a dynamic work environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

With a focus on enhancing customer satisfaction, you'll leverage your in-depth business knowledge and advanced analytical skills to solve complex challenges and drive impactful results.

Join us in shaping the future of connectivity!

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor Degree in relevant Engineering and proven at least 5 years experience in network assessment, optimization, and solution architecture in telecom environments.
• Deep expertise in core network technologies (IMS, MSS, EPC, 5GC, VoLTE, etc.) and related protocols.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with network management, monitoring, and audit tools .
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities, including English proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross-functional teams in complex project environments.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience leading small teams or projects with manageable risks
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills for complex scenarios
• Knowledge of current industry trends and innovations in telecommunications
• Cross-cultural communication skills and a global mindset

Key Responsibilities

1.

Project Scoping & Planning:

• Engage with customers to understand business drivers, technical requirements, and project objectives for core network assessment and optimization.
• Define project scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements in collaboration with project managers and customer stakeholders.
• Develop detailed assessment and optimization plans, including methodology, tools, and success criteria.

2.

Technical Assessment & Data Collection:

• Lead the collection and analysis of network inventory, configuration, performance KPIs, and operational data from customer environments.
• Utilize Nokia and industry-standard for automated data gathering and validation.
• Review network documentation, architecture diagrams, and previous assessment reports.

3.

Network Analysis & Optimization:

• Analyze core network architecture, configurations, and performance to identify bottlenecks, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform capacity, resiliency, and security assessments, benchmarking against best practices and customer-specific requirements.
• Develop and recommend optimization strategies covering configuration tuning, resource allocation, feature enablement, and architectural changes.

4.

Solution Design & Recommendations:

• Translate assessment findings into actionable solution designs and optimization roadmaps.
• Prepare and present detailed technical reports, including risk registers, gap analyses, and prioritized recommendations.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and customer teams to validate proposed solutions and ensure feasibility.

5.

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Act as the primary technical interface between Nokia and customer technical teams for assessment and optimization projects.
• Facilitate workshops, technical reviews, and knowledge transfer sessions with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of technical solutions with customer business goals and operational constraints.

6.

Implementation Support & Follow-up:

• Support the implementation of recommended optimizations, including configuration changes, software upgrades, and process improvements.
• Provide post-implementation validation, performance monitoring, and fine-tuning as required.
• Document lessons learned and contribute to the continuous improvement of assessment and optimization methodologies.

7.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Ensure all deliverables meet Nokia quality standards and comply with relevant industry regulations and security requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of core network technologies, standards (e.g., 3GPP, ETSI), and Nokia solution capabilities.