Data Center Fabric Architect

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, they advance connectivity to secure a brighter world.

• 5+ years of experience in IP routing and networking, including BGP and EVPN/VXLAN.
• Solid understanding of Data Center Fabric architecture and industry trends.
• Experience developing and implementing complex network architectures.
• Experience delivering consulting and professional services in customer-facing roles.
• Ability to translate recurring field requirements and deployment patterns into standardized, scalable, and repeatable solution frameworks.
• Proficiency in designing and documenting High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), and executing test plans.
• Familiarity with network automation, NetOps/DevOps methodologies, and tools.
• Knowledge and practical use of AI tools to improve engineering productivity, support design standardization, and accelerate documentation, analysis, and automation activities.

Nice to have:

• Hands-on experience with Nokia SR Linux and Event-Driven Automation (EDA).
• Working knowledge of competitor router platforms such as Cisco, Juniper, or Arista.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies like Kubernetes, OpenShift, VMware, AWS, or GCP.

• Develop, standardize, and continuously improve Data Center Fabric solution architectures.
• Contribute to architecture standardization activities, including common design principles, reusable patterns, and reference architectures.
• Develop and maintain standardized design documentation, including High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), test plans, templates, and reusable delivery assets.
• Industrialize engineering practices by creating reusable methods, automation-friendly artifacts, and standardized implementation guidance.
• Work closely with Product Line Management, pre-sales, delivery, and engineering teams to align technical solutions with standardized architecture and delivery models.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in IP networking and cloud integration.
• Advise customers and partners on Nokia architecture principles and design best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and operational efficiency.