Domain Architect
Nokia · Thiruporur
- Experience5–8 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levelsenior
- Posted23 Sept 2026
About Nokia
Nokia is hiring in Thiruporur in telecom. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.
The role
Senior Domain Architect role leading Kubernetes-based platform architecture at Nokia (telecommunications connectivity). You will own and evolve large-scale Kubernetes platforms, translating business needs into HLD/LLD and guiding scalable, resilient, production-ready cloud-native distributed systems. Key skills include Kubernetes, containers, cloud-native architectures, distributed systems and microservices, CI/CD (ideally GitOps), Linux, networking, and security; plus experience with CI/CD, observability, and security, with service mesh and infrastructure as code as a plus. Location is Thiruporur, Tamil Nadu, India; work mode is not stated.
Full job description
Job Description
You will lead the design and evolution of large-scale Kubernetes-based platforms, working at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and strategy.
This role goes beyond defining solutions — you will drive how platforms are built, scaled, and operated, partnering closely with engineering teams while influencing key technical decisions across domains.
You’ll play a central role in pushing forward a Kubernetes-first, cloud-native vision, ensuring systems meet the highest standards of resilience, scalability, and performance, while remaining pragmatic and production-ready.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
Own and drive the architecture of Kubernetes-based platforms, from design to real-world productionTranslate complex business and product needs into clear, scalable technical solutions (HLD/LLD)Set direction and best practices across cloud-native, containerized environmentsAct as a technical leader, influencing decisions and guiding engineering teamsSupport teams on implementation, optimization, and troubleshooting in productionContinuously improve platform capabilities across CI/CD, observability, and security
Key Skills And Experience
Senior-level architect with strong experience designing and running cloud-native distributed systems at scale, with deep expertise in Kubernetes in production environmentsCombines hands-on technical depth with strategic thinking, comfortable in complex environments where performance, reliability, and scalability are criticalStrong expertise in Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native architecturesExperience with distributed systems and microservices at scaleSolid understanding of CI/CD (ideally GitOps), Linux, networking, and securityProven ability to influence technical decisions and lead through expertiseExposure to telecom platforms, service mesh, observability tools, or infrastructure as code is a plus
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