Design Architect (664936)

About this opportunity
Packet Core Business Area Digital Services (BDGS) develop and deliver packet core solutions for mobile networks. With us, you’ll be part of the next step in the development of our products. We enable millions of simultaneous connected mobile users while handling traffic from IoT to 4K video in Gbit speeds. BDGS will become the partner of choice of Telecom operators using the latest technologies in cloud and automation to manage complexity so the ambitious can differentiate with TCO efficient solutions for programmable 4G and 5G networks, automated operations and digital engagements.
To expand our organization’s capability and responsiveness towards market needs we are looking for results-oriented, intelligent, creative and inspiring individuals to join us. We provide a fun and challenging environment where you can grow and inspire your colleagues to further growth.
We are looking for a Design Architect within Product Development Unit (PDU) Packet Core ICT environment. This role will handle and fulfill the needs from our stakeholder’s requirements in the infrastructure of Design and Test environment. The Packet Core environment consists of multiple Ericsson products for network elements which needs to be combined and set-up to work as a functioning and stable environment. They exist in both integrated versions with dedicated hardware, and as virtualized versions that run on different hypervisors such as OpenStack (CEE+RedHat), VMWare as well as Cloud Native platform using Kubernetes.
Your role will include all development activities such as: requirement analysis, system design, architecture design, hardware design, software design, integration, verification, simulations, tools design, Product Lifecycle Management support and product documentation. Our focus is on Lean and Agile ways of working. We organize in cross functional development teams in which continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing is part of the daily work.
Within the unit of Packet Core ICT environment, you will be working with colleagues which holds positions as Linux Sys admins, Dev Ops engineers, ICT Network engineers, Test configuration engineers and Design architects. You will work tight together with the Operational Product Owner (OPO) in the team and the Area Product owner (APO) which spans over several teams.
What you will do
Drive and maintain a long-term architectural vision for the PDU PC in E2C.
Align solutions between the different PDG’s in PDU PC
Propose drive quality improvements, identify weaknesses, and assess release-ability in the area
Cooperates closely with the other Architects, APO (Area Product Owner) and OPOs (Operational Product Owner) for the associated area, gives input to decisions and prioritization
Identify opportunities and support innovation initiatives in the technical area


You will bring
Applying Expertise & technology
Analyzing and problem solving ability
Persuading & Influencing
Delivering Results & Meeting Customer expectations
Creating & Innovating
Entrepreneurial & Commercial thinking
Team work & collaboration
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills


Preferred Qualifications & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Systems or Network Technology.
High understanding of data communications and networking, including routing protocols such as BGP, routing contexts/VRFs, and switching in a mixed IPv4/IPv6 environment.
Experience with Network Management Systems and monitoring of critical infrastructure.
Good troubleshooting skills in both physical and virtual networks.
Experience working in a Linux environment is an advantage.
JNCIS certification is advantageous.


Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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The selection and interview process are ongoing. Therefore, send in your application in English as soon as possible. We encourage you to apply!
If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact us:
Hiring manager: In this role you will report to R&D Manager ICT Environment
Recruiter: Emelie Bohlin (emelie.bohlin@ericsson.com)
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Kindly note that we do not accept applications sent via e-mail
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.
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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Västra Götaland : Göteborg
Req ID: 664936