Solution Architect – Ericsson Uganda

About Ericsson

Job Summary

• Cloud Native Infrastructure Services (CNIS).
• Network Functions Virtualization Infrastructure (NFVI).
• Operations and Maintenance Cloud (OMC).

Key Responsibilities

• Define and design cloud infrastructure solution offerings.
• Develop technical architectures based on customer requirements.
• Support integration of Ericsson Cloud Solutions.
• Support integration of third-party cloud solutions where required.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Conduct technology assessments and risk analysis.

2. Customer Requirements Analysis

• Engage customers to understand business and technical needs.
• Gather and analyze solution requirements.
• Identify technical challenges and recommend solutions.
• Support decision-making through technical assessments.
• Ensure solutions align with customer objectives.

3. Solution Implementation and Integration

• Product configuration.
• Cloud solution deployment.
• System integration.
• Migration activities.
• System upgrades and expansions.
• Functionality testing.
• Capacity planning.
• Acceptance testing.

4. Technical Presentations and Customer Workshops

• Developing technical proposals.
• Preparing solution documentation.
• Delivering customer presentations.
• Conducting technical workshops.
• Explaining complex cloud technologies to technical and business audiences.

5. Deployment and Post-Project Support

• Support solution deployment activities.
• Assist teams after implementation.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Provide guidance during operational handover.
• Ensure successful delivery outcomes.

6. Collaboration with Engineering and R&D Teams

• Providing feedback to Ericsson research and development teams.
• Sharing implementation insights.
• Supporting continuous improvement.
• Contributing to technical documentation.
• Promoting knowledge transfer within teams.

7. Technology Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Keeping up with emerging technologies.
• Sharing cloud and infrastructure knowledge.
• Identifying opportunities to improve delivery processes.
• Supporting automation and operational efficiency.

8. Pre-Sales Support

• Customer solution studies.
• Technical assessments.
• Pre-sales discussions.
• Proposal development.
• Solution demonstrations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in:
  • Engineering.
  • Telecommunications.
  • Information Technology.
  • Computer Science.
  • Related technology field.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience in telecom service delivery.
• At least 5 years of cloud deployment experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working as a Solution Architect.

• Cloud infrastructure design.
• Telecom cloud environments.
• Customer solution delivery.
• Technology consulting.
• Stakeholder management.

Technical Skills Required

• Cloud architecture.
• Cloud deployment models.
• Infrastructure automation.
• Virtualization technologies.

• AWS.
• Microsoft Azure.
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• OpenStack cloud platforms.
• Kubernetes container orchestration.
• Containerized applications.
• Cloud-native technologies.

• TCP/IP networking.
• Network architecture.
• Routing and switching.
• Virtual networks.
• Telecom infrastructure.

• Data storage solutions.
• Storage architectures.
• Infrastructure performance considerations.

• Linux operating systems.
• System administration.
• Command-line tools.
• Troubleshooting Linux environments.

• Dell servers.
• HP hardware.
• Lenovo infrastructure.
• Third-party data center equipment.

Key Competencies

• Analyze complex technical problems.
• Develop structured solutions.
• Make informed technical decisions.

• Customers.
• Engineers.
• Project teams.
• Business stakeholders.

• Complex projects.
• Tight deadlines.
• Customer-facing technical environments.

Travel Requirements

Career Growth Opportunities

• Senior Solution Architect.
• Cloud Architect.
• Enterprise Architect.
• Cloud Delivery Manager.
• Technical Program Manager.
• Head of Cloud Infrastructure.

Why Join Ericsson?

• Work with global telecommunications technology.
• Develop expertise in cloud-native infrastructure.
• Support large-scale network transformation projects.
• Work with international engineering teams.
• Build expertise in emerging technologies such as Kubernetes and cloud platforms.

Interview Preparation Tips

• Cloud architecture projects delivered.
• OpenStack and Kubernetes experience.
• Telecom network infrastructure knowledge.
• Cloud migration and deployment experience.
• Linux troubleshooting experience.
• Customer-facing technical engagements.
• Solution design approaches.
• Examples of solving complex infrastructure challenges.

CV Tips for Applicants

• Cloud infrastructure experience.
• Solution architecture projects.
• Telecom industry experience.
• Kubernetes and OpenStack skills.
• Linux administration.
• Networking expertise.
• Cloud platforms used.
• Technical presentations delivered.
• Customer consulting experience.
• Certifications such as:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect.
  • Azure Solutions Architect.
  • Kubernetes certifications.
  • Cisco certifications.