Network Management Software Engineer – Defense

Nokia; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Health and well-being support

Maternity/Paternity leave

Company car

Job summary

Nokia Defense seeks a Software Engineer, Network Management, to design, develop and test network management software for defense solutions. You will work with architects and engineers to deliver secure, scalable components.

The role offers hybrid work in Finland, opportunities to learn AI-assisted development, and exposure to cloud-native architectures plus QA and CI/CD practices. Fluent English required; NATO clearance is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Telecommunications, Electronics, CS, or Software Engineering.
• Experience in software development using C++, Java, Python, or similar.
• Understanding of IP networking or network management concepts.
• Experience on Linux-based development environments.
• Experience with NMS, OSS, or management applications.
• Experience with VM deployments with Docker containers.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills and teamwork.
• Interest in AI tools and modern software practices.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• NATO-member identity/doc clearance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain Network Management software for Nokia Defense solutions.
• Implement features related to network monitoring, fault and configuration management.
• Write high-quality, maintainable code using modern practices and AI tools.
• Participate in software design, architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical decisions.
• Develop automated tests and support CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Analyze and resolve complex software, networking, and system-level issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with Nokia quality, security, and defense requirements.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Linux

NMS experience

Docker

Teamwork

English

Education

BSc or MSc in Telecommunications/CS/EE

Tools

VMs

Docker

Job description

Nokia Defense seeks a Software Engineer, Network Management, to design, develop and test network management software for defense solutions. You will work with architects and engineers to deliver secure, scalable components.

The role offers hybrid work in Finland, opportunities to learn AI-assisted development, and exposure to cloud-native architectures plus QA and CI/CD practices. Fluent English required; NATO clearance is advantageous.