Solution Architect Job at Ericsson

Ericsson is a world-leading provider of telecommunications equipment & services to mobile & fixed network operators. Over 1,000 networks in more than 180 countries use Ericsson equipment, & more than 40 percent of the world's mobile traffic passes through Ericsson networks. Using innovation to empower people, business & society, we are working towards the Networked Society, in which everything that can benefit from a connection will have one. At Ericsson, we apply our innovation to market-based solutions that empower people & society to help shape a more sustainable world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Solution Architect

Job ID: 738149
Job Locations: Abuja and Lagos

About this Opportunity

• We are now looking for an Solution Architect with Cloud / NFVI experience. This is a hands-on delivery role where you will manage delivery of Ericsson Cloud / NFVI solutions.
• In this role, you will also be accountable for providing profitable business for Ericsson by translating customer needs, and technology opportunities into detailed technical offering, solutions and proposals.

Responsibilities
What you will do:

• Undertake product deployment and configuration of cloud infrastructure.
• Prepare and execute system test, module test and acceptance test.
• Provide feedback to R&D with possible enhancement on portfolio
• Participate in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing
• Work with business partners to identify and drive improvements in delivery processes.
• Work with team to resolve any technical product delivery issues.
• Maintain and update solution documentation.
• Stay abreast of on new technology/technical areas and share information about solution to enable customer competence build.

Requirements
You will bring:

• Bachelor level qualification in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 5– 10 years of experience
• Adept experience in the delivery and implementation of cloud infrastructure or software virtualization.
• Cloud Portfolio Knowledge: Ericsson NFVI, CNIS, and SDI
• Strong language and communication skills.
• Strong Linux/Unix skills and Data Center infrastructure.
• Experience with Competitor Products such as RedHat or VMware a plus!
• Innovating, adapting and responding to change
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Planning and Organizing skills
• Additionally: knowledge of Mobile Core and IMS Technology is essential
• Business understanding
• Good in working with people and networking
• Additional skills, such as Programming