Application Development Engineer

Nokia Global; Town of Greece (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and medical insurance

Annual medical check-up program

Group pension plan

Company-provided mobile device

Referral bonus

Well-being programs

Job summary

Nokia Corteca Software is seeking a Software Engineer in a hybrid setup to build scalable embedded and cloud-native solutions for home connectivity devices. You’ll work across embedded frameworks and cloud services, contribute to clean, well-architected code, and participate in design workshops and rigorous code reviews within an agile team.

You’ll mentor junior colleagues, collaborate with product planning, development and QA, and help optimize deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• 4–6 years of hands-on software development with Java, Go or Python and Git workflows.
• Experience with automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying cloud apps (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Strong knowledge of containerization, orchestration, and networking basics.
• Understanding of security concepts in software design.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative containerized solutions and distributed services, driving impactful technological advancements.
• Evaluate and address field issues, ensuring high-quality solutions that enhance customer satisfaction.
• Drive and/or facilitate effective communication between product planning, development, and quality verification stages.
• Mentor and empower junior colleagues, contributing to their professional growth and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Participate in multicultural environment and engage in continuous learning and development opportunities.

Skills

Java

Go

Python

Git workflows

Containerization

Networking & security concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Cloud-native pipelines

Job description

Join our dynamic Nokia Corteca Software team as a Software Engineer and help us build scalable solutions that enhance home connectivity devices. In our hybrid work environment, you'll enjoy a balanced mix of onsite collaboration and remote flexibility, all within an agile team culture that values harmony and cooperation. You will leverage traditional embedded technologies alongside modern cloud and container-native technologies to craft innovative, high-performant solutions from embedded frameworks to robust cloud services. Embrace a passion for clean, well-architected code through rigorous code reviews and engaging design workshops. Together, we'll drive continuous improvement and deliver exceptional results. Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are valued, and your growth is prioritized. Join us in shaping the future of connectivity!

Your responsibilities

• Design and develop innovative containerized solutions and distributed services, driving impactful technological advancements.
• Evaluate and address field issues, ensuring high-quality solutions that enhance customer satisfaction.
• Drive and/or facilitate effective communication between product planning, development, and quality verification stages.
• Mentor and empower junior colleagues, contributing to their professional growth and fostering a collaborative team environment.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in a multicultural environment, gaining exposure to a diverse multinational customer portfolio.
• Leverage company resources to enrich your professional experience and work-life balance.
• Engage in continuous learning and development opportunities, paving the way for career advancement within the organization.
• Participate in exciting projects that address real-world challenges, helping shape the future of technology at Nokia.

Your skills and experience

Must have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or any related field
• Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on software development experience in any of Java, Go or Python and relevant standard workflows (version control with git and gitlab/github)
• Experience with automated pipelines for building, testing, and deploying cloud applications using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or cloud-native pipelines
• Strong understanding of the concepts of process containerization, container management, orchestration and clustering
• Good knowledge of networking, layer stack and security concepts

Good perception of software architecture principles and design patterns

Nice to have (any of the below is considered as a plus):

• Experience with open-source projects, maintenance and contribution
• Ability to design and implement scalable backend services using modern programming frameworks and best practices.
• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs, including proper use of HTTP methods, status codes, versioning, and API documentation.
• Understanding of cloud architecture principles and experience building, deploying, and operating applications on cloud platforms.
• Ability to design loosely coupled services and manage communication, reliability, and scalability in distributed environments.
• Knowledge of authentication, authorization, secure API design, and practices that ensure resilient and highly available services.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• On site, hybrid or remote work arrangements, based on the business requirements
• Life and medical insurance, plus an annual medical check-up program
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Group pension plan and incentive programs to support long-term financial security
• Company bus transportation and company-provided mobile device with subscription
• Referral bonus for recommending qualified candidates
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia Employees and their families in challenging situations
• Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions
• A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth – for your role and beyond

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.

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.

At Nokia, we want every candidate to be able to perform their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. All requests are treated confidentially.

Job Info

• Job Category Applied R&D
• Posting Date 07/31/2026
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Type Experienced
• Job Identification 37801
• Locations 14 km National Road Athens-Lamia, Athens, Attiki, 14564, GR (Hybrid)
• Regular or Temporary Regular

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