Location: Bangalore or Chennai, India

Workplace Type: Hybrid

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Telecom Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient telecom solutions. You will leverage your deep understanding of telecom technologies, architecture frameworks, and industry best practices to drive innovation and ensure alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of architecting complex telecom solutions, leading technical teams, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent communication skills and a passion for staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the telecom industry. You will be responsible for the architecture and design of Java-based Network Management Systems (NMS) and Element Management Systems (EMS) within a telecom environment. This includes ensuring the scalability, reliability, and performance of these critical systems.

 Certifications in TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architecture.

 Familiarity with TMF ODA / MEF / ETSI / 3GPP frameworks.

 Prior work with global NEPs (Nokia, Ericsson, Netcracker, Cisco, SeviceNow, BMC, IBM, Ciena

etc).

 Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of 5G, 4G/LTE, Fiber Optics, IP/MPLS, Transport

Security and Data Center networks.

 Tools/Systems: Experience with OSS/BSS, Network Management Systems (NMS / EMS), and

tools like Netcool, EMC SMARTS, NSP, BluePlanet, BMC Remedy or ServiceNow.

 Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools like Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.

 Architect solutions across Telecom/Network disciplines, setting direction and elevating

standards, Workflow Automation, AI-driven enterprise autonomy, and modernization of legacy

stacks.

 Develop high-level and low-level architecture designs, governance frameworks, and reference

models.

 Champion innovation in high-speed connectivity, low-latency architecture, event-driven

architecture and fault-tolerant systems.

 Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business and technical requirements.

 Identify pain points, opportunities, and constraints within the existing systems.

 Develop detailed architectural diagrams, including system components, integrations, and data

flows.

 Ensure the solution is scalable, secure, and cost-efficient.

 Ensure the solution meets performance, scalability, and reliability requirements.

 Collaborate with testing teams to validate the solution against requirements and standards.

 Evaluate tools, platforms, and solution / architecture frameworks based on project requirements.

 Balance innovation with practicality, considering factors like cost, support, and compatibility.

 Guide development teams during the implementation phase to ensure alignment with the

architectural vision.

 Review code, configurations, and deployments to maintain quality standards.

 Design and manage integrations between various systems, ensuring seamless data flow and

interoperability.

 Address challenges related to legacy systems or third-party applications.

 Create clear, concise documentation, including architecture designs, technical specifications,

and rationale for decisions.

 Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.

 Monitor the solution post-implementation to identify areas for optimization.

 Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends to recommend improvements.

 Continuously refine the solution architecture as sprints progress and requirements evolve.

Support Development Teams

 Provide quick, real-time architectural decisions to unblock teams and maintain project

velocity.

 Regularly validate that evolving solutions align with customer needs and business objectives.

 Guide teams in making sustainable design choices to avoid future rework.

Facilitate Continuous Integration

 Ensure that the architecture supports seamless CI/CD practices.

 Stay open to shifting priorities and be ready to pivot architecture based on team learnings and

user feedback.