Solution Architect

Role : Solution Architect

Location : London

Contract Role

Work Mode : Hybrid

Domain Experince (Mandatory) : Telecom

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect with strong Telecom domain expertise to design and deliver innovative, scalable, and secure technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in telecommunications (OSS/BSS, 5G, Network Virtualization, Cloud, and Digital Transformation) and will work closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to architect end-to-end solutions that meet business and customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business, product, and technology teams to define and design end-to-end architecture solutions for telecom services and platforms.
• Lead solution design for OSS/BSS systems, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), 5G/4G, IoT, Cloud-native services, and Digital Telco platforms.
• Translate business requirements into technical architecture blueprints, roadmaps, and solution designs.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture principles, security, scalability, and resilience standards.
• Provide technical leadership in RFP/RFI responses, pre-sales, and client workshops for telecom transformation initiatives.
• Oversee integration between legacy telecom systems and modern cloud-based/microservices architectures.
• Partner with vendors, system integrators, and internal teams to ensure successful implementation and delivery.
• Perform architecture governance, review designs, and enforce compliance with standards.
• Stay current with emerging telecom trends such as 5G, ORAN, Edge Computing, AI/ML in Telecom, and Cloud Telco platforms.

Key Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in Telecom OSS/BSS domains (Order Management, CRM, Billing, Mediation, Service Assurance, Provisioning).
• Hands-on knowledge of 5G/4G network architecture, NFV/SDN, ORAN, IoT, and edge solutions.
• Experience designing solutions on Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI).
• Proficiency in APIs, Microservices, Integration frameworks (REST, SOAP, Kafka, ESB, MuleSoft, etc.).
• Knowledge of data architecture and analytics in telecom (CDRs, usage analytics, AI-driven insights).
• Understanding of security, compliance, and resilience principles for telecom-grade solutions.

Professional Skills

• Proven track record as a Solution Architect in large-scale Telecom projects.
• Strong client-facing skills with ability to engage C-level stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Experience in Agile/SAFe and DevOps-based delivery models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience with at least 5+ years as a Solution Architect in Telecom domain.
• TOGAF, TM Forum certifications (eTOM, SID, TAM) are desirable.
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure/GCP Architect) are a plus.