Technical specialist

Nokia

Bengaluru

On-site

INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading technology company in Bengaluru seeks an Applied R&D Engineer 3 to design and develop innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have 6 to 10 years of experience, with a strong focus on the J2EE platform and a desire to mentor junior engineers. This position involves prototyping with technologies such as Kubernetes and microservices, contributing to product innovation while ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

6 to 10 years of experience in software development and architecture.
Strong analytical skills to resolve technical issues.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages including Java/J2EE and JavaScript.

Responsibilities

Design, code, test, automate, and debug software applications.
Prototype product architecture using cutting-edge technologies.
Mentor and guide junior engineers, ensuring quality deliverables.

Skills

Software Development Lifecycles

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Mentorship

Analytical Skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

IDEs

Testing Frameworks

Job description

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Family Description

Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi‑discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno‑economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer‑specific feature development.

Job Description

Applied R&D (AR) consists of target‑oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi‑discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno‑economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer‑specific feature development.

Subfamily Description

Software (SWA) comprises the definition, specification, and allocation of requirements from different sources utilising knowledge of systems engineering processes (specification & architecture). Contains processing of use case and feature requirements into conceptual models, operational scenarios, technical requirements, and functional description. Covers specification, design, implementation, and unit testing of Software (e.g. device drivers, microcode, hardware‑related software & firmware) according to the requirements and architecture defined in the systems engineering process. Covers establishment and maintenance of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices into software development projects, continuously building and integrating infrastructure tools and systems.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

On‑time product delivery with world class quality
Design, code, test, automate and debug in JavaScript, core Java and XML using NETCONF/SNMP based frameworks, following DevOps model
Prototype based on cutting‑edge technologies (OSGi, Microservices, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch, Python, GraalJS, React, SDN/NFV, etc.) to evolve product architecture
Mentor and guide the team
Effective review of code and test designs

We are looking for a passionate engineer who can be trusted to deliver high quality products and can challenge the status quo. We expect candidate to have a broad interest in the software engineering field and help us to continuously explore new technologies to enhance the product and processes.

Key Skills And Experience

Impact

Impact is short‑term and departmental/project in scope. Accountable for quality, accuracy and efficiency. Actions and errors can have functional area impact.

Scope & Contribution

Individual Contributor: Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility, Demonstrates initiative & contributes to problem solving. Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters. Makes decisions that affect own work.

Managerial/Supervisory: May act as Team Leader or Project Leader with some direct supervisory responsibilities in addition to own work assignments. Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility. Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters. Makes decisions that affect own work.

Innovation

Performs routine activities to meet departmental/project objectives. Requires moderate supervision. Applies commonly recognised concepts within their field of expertise. Shares knowledge with less experienced peers or have high collegial interaction. Raises innovative ideas. Demonstrates adaptability to changing business environments. Is willing to take on new roles or jobs appropriate to skill set in different environments and/or locations.

Communication

Works to influence others to accept job functions view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. May conduct briefings with senior leaders within the job function. May at times be required to negotiate regarding operational issues. Has cross‑cultural knowledge and global mindset.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Education: Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Core Development Expertise: 6 to 10 years of strong, hands‑on experience in software development, architecture, and advanced troubleshooting, with a significant focus on the J2EE platform.
Innovation & Continuous Learning: A strong, demonstrable passion for exploring, evaluating, and adopting new technologies, tools, and methodologies to solve challenging technical problems and drive product innovation.
Software Development Lifecycle Proficiency: Solid understanding and practical application of the modern software development lifecycle, including applying best practices for development, testing, and deployment.
Development Tooling Expertise: Proficient working knowledge and practical experience with modern Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), comprehensive testing frameworks, defect tracking tools, and modern version control systems (e.g., Git).
Problem‑Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, capable of diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues efficiently.
Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to peers and stakeholders.
Collaborative Team Member: A highly collaborative mindset, actively contributing to team success and fostering a positive working environment.
Technical Mentorship & Guidance: Demonstrated technical leadership, including the ability to mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality, robust software solutions.

Desired

Cloud & Network Management Solutions: Prior experience in the design, development, and deployment of cloud‑based solutions and/or network management systems.
Modern Technology Stack Proficiency: Hands‑on experience and strong proficiency in several of the following areas: Cloud & Virtualization, Containerization & Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes), Microservices, Data Processing & Storage (Elasticsearch, Kafka, SQL & relational databases), Middleware & Frameworks (OSGi, Spring Framework), Security (Secure coding practices, authentication/authorization mechanisms), Networking (SDN/NFV, network protocols), Web Technologies (Advanced front‑end frameworks like React), RESTful APIs.
Programming & Scripting: Strong proficiency in multiple programming and scripting languages, including Java/J2EE, JavaScript (Node.js, GraalJS), Python, and modern front‑end frameworks like React.
DevOps & Agile Leadership: Deep understanding, practical experience, and a strong advocate for modern software engineering practices, including DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies, and comprehensive test automation strategies.
Data Intelligence & Machine Learning: Experience applying Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML) concepts to solve real‑world problems within software solutions.
Next‑Generation Network Protocols: Working knowledge and experience with access technologies and next‑generation management & control plane protocols such as NETCONF/YANG, IPFIX, gRPC, and similar.
Global Team Collaboration: Proven experience collaborating effectively and leading technical initiatives within geographically distributed and multi‑site teams.

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