Senior SW Engineer

We are looking for a Senior SW Engineer to Tampere, Finland to develop software for our network management system, and more specifically for its deployment. Our key focus is on life cycle management for large virtualized/containerized software system, managing deployment to various target environments; VMware, OpenStack, IaaS, running software on RHEL. You contribute to deployment tools development, testing and automation, and need good skills in K8s, coding (java), scripting (shell, python) and automation tools (Ansible).

Are you self-motivated and proactive in solving problems? Do you have an interest in experimenting with new ideas and a commitment to continuous learning? If these qualities resonate with you, we invite you to apply.

Why engineers thrive in our team:

• Work with powerful, industry-standard tools: K8s, Java, Python, Ansible
• Tackle challenges at a global scale
• Continuous learning opportunities with market leading learning portals
• Hands-on experience with various environments
• Use your voice, as our people are strongly aligned with our essentials: Open, Fearless and Empowered
•  Collaborate in a diverse, international team
• Contribute to Nokia's portfolio of 3,500+ 5G patent families

At Nokia, we're engineers at heart. Our Tampere hub is home to 1,000 tech enthusiasts from 40 countries, but we also have colleagues at our headquarters in Espoo, all working towards advancing mobile, fixed, and cloud networks.

As our new Senior Software Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our network management system's deployment process. Here's what your day-to-day might look like:

• Develop robust software for managing the lifecycle of large virtualized/containerized systems
• Design and implement deployment strategies for diverse cloud environments (VMware, OpenStack, IaaS)
• Write clean, efficient code in Java and create powerful scripts using Shell and Python
• Leverage Ansible for automation, significantly reducing manual processes
• Work with Kubernetes to orchestrate and scale our containerized applications
• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines, ensuring smooth integration and delivery
• Conduct thorough testing, including DFMEA and automated tests, to maintain high quality
• Learn to troubleshoot complex challenges issues across different levels of our stack
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge with your team

You'll be working on systems that are deployed in hundreds of installations worldwide, so your code will have a real, tangible impact on global communications infrastructure. 

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering and solid programming skills
• Comprehensive knowledge in the following: Java, scripting languages (Shell, python), automation languages (Ansible), version control (Git/Gerrit)
• Several years of experience of working with virtualized environments (VMware, OpenStack)
• Ability to write good quality, clean, test covered code and knowledge on software testing (DFMEA, testing at different levels, automation, testing tools)
• Experience with the Linux OS Environment and related tools 
• Understanding of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Knowledge of containerized applications, K8s, DevOps, Jenkins, Helm
• Self-motivated, seeking and implementing improvements
• Good team player, but also an independent problem solver and capable of leading projects and teams
• Fluent verbal and written communication skills in English

If you see that you're a match for this position, please apply by 8 October 2024. We'd be happy to receive your application.

Please note that this role requires presence at the Tampere office (hybrid work arrangements) and we are not offering international relocation option for this position.

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.

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