Software Engineer - Platform Services

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate retirement savings plan

Health and dental benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance/AD&D — company paid

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Software Engineer in Platform Services to join a dynamic team driving the development of scalable, robust software for cutting‑edge platforms. You will collaborate with diverse teams to ensure optimal performance and user experience across global systems.

This role requires a bachelor’s in CS or related field and at least 5+ years in software development, with Go, cloud-native tech, Kubernetes, and CI/CD experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with platform engineering focus.
• Proficiency in Go and cloud-native tech, plus Kubernetes and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design efficient platform solutions.
• Develop high-quality software components with maintainability in mind.
• Implement and integrate platform features following industry best practices.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging for stability and reliability.
• Work with architecture to align with overall platform design principles.
• Document technical specs and provide support for platform queries.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team collaboration.
• Assist in performance optimization and scalability efforts.

Skills

Go

Python scripting

CI/CD

Cloud-native

Kubernetes

AWS/Azure

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Git

Docker

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects and drive the development of cutting‑edge platforms. As a Software Engineer in Platform Services, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for designing and developing scalable and robust software solutions. Your expertise will contribute to the creation of efficient and reliable platforms, ensuring optimal performance and user experience. This role provides an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of teams and stakeholders, allowing you to make a significant impact on the company's technology landscape.

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity to work on innovative projects and drive the development of cutting‑edge platforms. As a Software Engineer in Platform Services, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for designing and developing scalable and robust software solutions. Your expertise will contribute to the creation of efficient and reliable platforms, ensuring optimal performance and user experience. This role provides an exciting opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of teams and stakeholders, allowing you to make a significant impact on the company's technology landscape.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand platform requirements and design efficient solutions.
• Develop high‑quality software components, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
• Implement and integrate platform features, following best practices and industry standards.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the stability and reliability of the platform.
• Work closely with the architecture team to align with overall platform architecture and design principles.
• Document and maintain technical specifications and provide support for platform‑related queries.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, proposing innovative solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to enhance team collaboration.
• Assist in performance optimization and scalability efforts to meet growing demands.

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on platform engineering.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Go is a must; with a strong understanding of software design principles. Scripting experience in Python or Bash
• Experience in cloud native technologies and Kubernetes is a must.
• Experience with version control systems and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization technologies is a must.
• Understanding of cloud networking, including L4/L7 load balancers.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a team‑oriented mindset.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passion for technology and a desire to stay updated with the latest industry advancements.

About Us

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.

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.

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.

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.