Nokia SDN Engineer

  • Flint UK Technology Services
  • 05/03/2026
Contractor Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Nokia SDN Engineer to design, implement, and support Software-Defined Networking (SDN) solutions within telecom and enterprise environments. The role involves working with SDN controllers, network automation, and programmable network infrastructure to deliver scalable and highly available network services.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with IP/MPLS networks, automation, and Nokia SDN platforms in hybrid cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, deploy, and manage Nokia SDN-based network architectures .

  • Implement network automation and orchestration for provisioning and life cycle management.

  • Configure and troubleshoot IP/MPLS networks and SDN controllers.

  • Integrate SDN solutions with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments.

  • Develop and maintain network automation scripts using Python or similar tools.

  • Monitor network performance and optimize traffic engineering policies.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including cloud, security, and DevOps.

  • Provide support for incident management, root cause analysis, and service restoration.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.

  • 3-7 years of experience in network engineering or SDN environments.

  • Strong knowledge of: IP/MPLS networking

  • Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)

  • SDN architectures

  • REST APIs and automation

  • Experience with network virtualization and cloud networking.

  • Familiarity with Linux environments and Scripting (Python, Ansible).