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Customer Architect

NOKIA
$152,180-$282,620 Plus eligible for variable Pay/Incentives
United States, Texas, Dallas
3201 Olympus Boulevard (Show on map)
Mar 26, 2026
The Customer Solutions Architect serves as a trusted advisor, partnering closely with customers to understand their needs. The role involves gathering and analyzing critical stakeholder inputs and translating them into clear requirements and effective solutions. This includes defining and designing endtoend solutions-incorporating customerspecific adaptations-leveraging Nokia's portfolio of products, systems, and services, as well as thirdparty solutions when required. The architect applies established solution architecture standards, processes, and principles to ensure the technical integrity and sustainability of the solution over time. Develop customerspecific solution architectures and highlevel designs aligned to business and technical requirements Maintain ongoing engagement with customer CTOs, Chief Architects, and senior technical stakeholders Translate critical stakeholder inputs into clear, actionable requirements and effective solutions Design and specify endtoend solutions, including high and lowlevel architectures, to meet customer needs and market positioning Apply solution architecture standards, processes, and principles to ensure solution integrity and compliance with customer requirements Support large, complex, and strategically significant customer solution opportunities and sales engagements Lead crossfunctional collaboration to define the full solution scope and deliver workable outcomes Act as a senior subject matter expert, influencing strategic decisions and solving highly complex or novel technical challenges You Have: Experience and expertise with cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes (K8s), Helm, CNI, CSI, Service Mesh, Docker, and OpenStack. Comprehensive understanding of 5G and IMS Architecture from an end-to-end perspective. Knowledge of HTTP2 and the role of various 5G interfaces. Expertise in 5G Core components, including UDM/AUSF and SDL. Experience with implementation of Analytics & Assurance solutions in context of large telecom networks Good understanding of Data management principles across Data acquisition, governance, quality, Security and protection Good understanding of 5G RAN and its interaction with various 5G Core Network functions. It would be nice if you also had: Experience in Tier-1 and complex multivendor telecom core networks in IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), Subscriber Data Management (SDM), IP Networking, and Cloud platforms. Experience in Red Hat OpenShift Understanding of Service Management & Orchestration, 5G Slicing etc. P.S: This is an on-site role for Dallas, TX. We do not offer relocation. Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 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, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Learn more about life at Nokia. Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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. If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.