Technical Lead

About Nokia

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together.

We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act™, putting the world’s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future.

About the Business Group

A robust digital backbone is the unsung hero of modern life, underpinning everything from daily interactions to cloud computing and critical infrastructure.

The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions.

We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running.

Description :

The Project Technical Lead role within our Customer Engineering Team, you'll immerse yourself in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You'll partner with top-notch architects and engineers, tackling complex challenges in mobile core data center and cloud-native infrastructure. This hands-on position empowers you to directly influence project outcomes through innovative solutions tailored to meet customer needs. his role requires a hands-on approach to bridge solution design and deployment, collaborating with architects, engineers, and third-party partners. Key responsibilities include customizing solutions for customer needs, managing end-to-end project delivery, conducting lab testing, and creating comprehensive documentation.

Responsibilities :

Lead technical deployment of customer solutions, ensuring alignment with design and architecture.

Analyze customer network environments to customize solution implementation for optimal fit.

Drive end-to-end project execution, serving as the main contact for stakeholders.

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage dependencies and ensure timely delivery.

Conduct lab testing and proof of concepts prior to production deployment.

Prepare and maintain comprehensive implementation documentation.

Mentor team members, promoting accountability and best practices.

Proactively manage customer expectations, ensuring alignment with project milestones.

Your skills and experience

Must-Have :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience, preferably in telecom domain.

Proficiency in Data Center Networking and Cloud-native Infrastructure (Kubernetes) and proven ability in L2 / L3 networking, TCP / IP stack & routing / switching technologies relevant to large-scale DC environments.

In-depth knowledge of modern CLOS-based data center architecture and routing / switching technologies

Hands-on experience with overlay virtualization technologies such as EVPN and VXLAN

Practical experience in deploying and managing Kubernetes-based private cloud infrastructures

Nice-To-Have :

Experience with SDN and NFV solutions for data center environments

Familiarity with OpenStack-based private cloud platforms and Working knowledge of Python for network automation

Understanding of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible or Terraform