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 Title: Solution Architect

Job ID: 788171
Location: Lagos, Nigeria

What you will do

• Scope, define, and design solution offerings; support integration of Ericsson Cloud Solutions and optionally 3PP Cloud Solutions.
• Analyze customer technology, define business requirements, and participate in risk analysis.
• Develop technical presentations and proposals; deliver customer-facing presentations and workshops.
• Plan, implement, and verify product configuration, integration, migration, system testing, and acceptance testing.
• Support deployment of solutions and post-project activities.
• Provide feedback to R&D and contribute to knowledge transfer, documentation, and information sharing.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and share insights to build customer competence.
• Identify and drive continuous improvements across delivery processes.
• Occasionally support pre-sales activities, including pre-studies.

The skills you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or Information Technology; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 7+ years of experience in service delivery in the Telecom industry.
• 5+ years in cloud deployment, including 2+ years in a Solution Architect role.
• Proven experience in stakeholder management and requirement gathering.
• Strong knowledge of OpenStack and Kubernetes (mandatory).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and core infrastructure concepts including networking, storage, and containerization.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and different storage technologies; familiarity with 3PP hardware (Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.).
• Experienced in Linux administration and practice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work under pressure in customer-facing environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% according to business needs.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.