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Job description
Ericsson is hiring a Solution Architect — a full-time, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia role. Apply directly on Ericsson's careers page below.
Solution Architect
Location: Addis Ababa,Addis Ababa,Ethiopia
Department: 82 Service Delivery
Work Location: onsite
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About this opportunity:
Lead end-to-end technical delivery of RAN projects at Ericsson, covering solution design, implementation, optimization, acceptance, and customer engagement. Strong expertise in 4G/LTE is required; 5G knowledge is a plus. Deep Ericsson product knowledge is mandatory.
What you will do:
• Lead RAN project delivery from design through deployment, optimization, and customer handover.
• Define and validate RAN solutions aligned with customer requirements, Ericsson standards, and network strategy.
• Manage design activities including coverage, capacity, parameter planning, and feature implementation.
• Drive tuning and optimization to improve coverage, quality, capacity, and user experience.
• Lead acceptance activities — test planning, KPI definition, issue resolution, and customer sign-off.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate across project managers, RF engineers, delivery teams, and subcontractors.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, dependencies, and deviations.
• Ensure compliance with Ericsson processes, governance models, quality, and security standards.
• Lead design reviews, troubleshooting sessions, and executive steering meetings.
• Translate technical topics into clear business impacts and recommendations for senior management.
• Support presales, bid, and solution validation activities when needed.
• Maintain documentation, acceptance evidence, and handover material.
• Coach RAN engineers and promote knowledge sharing across delivery teams.
The skills you bring:
• Bachelor's in Telecommunications, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Extensive experience in RAN architecture, design, deployment, optimization, and acceptance.
• Strong practical knowledge of 4G/LTE; 5G NR knowledge is an advantage.
• Mandatory: proven expertise in Ericsson RAN systems, products, tools, and delivery processes.
• Experience leading RAN projects in customer-facing environments.
• Proficient in RAN KPIs, performance analysis, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Strong grasp of project governance, risk management, and process compliance.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make decisions under pressure.
• Open to travel and international/multicultural project environments.
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 solutions never seen before 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?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion 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. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Ethiopia (ET) || Addis Ababa
Req ID: 789465
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What skills are required for Solution Architect at Ericsson?
The required skills for Solution Architect at Ericsson include: Electrical Engineering, Project Management.
What is the seniority level for Solution Architect at Ericsson?
Solution Architect at Ericsson is a Senior level position.
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