Senior Solution Architect (BSS) with strong hands-on expertise to design detailed architectures, including components, low-level designs, data flows, integ

Our valued client is in need of a Senior Solution Architect (BSS) with strong hands-on expertise to design detailed architectures including components, low-level designs, data flows, integrations, and security across BSS and enterprise ecosystems in the Telecommunications industry

The role involves active support of development teams during implementation and integration of platforms like Netcracker, Workday, and Salesforce within a lead-to-cash domain, along with contributing to Cloud transformation initiatives. You will provide technical leadership, ensure adherence to architectural standards and best practices, and translate business requirements into technical specifications and architecture documents.

This is not a pre-sales role - architects with only pre-sales experience are not preferred, as the position requires direct, hands-on involvement with development teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, translating into high-level architecture and detailed low-level designs (LLDs), while working closely with cross-functional teams including developers, system administrators, and business analysts ensuring effective solution implementation
• Lead end-to-end integration architecture across BSS and enterprise systems, producing detailed developer-ready artifacts including API contracts, data mappings, sequence diagrams, and integration flows
• Contribute to long-term BSS strategy, identifying trends, emerging technologies, and standards (e.g., cloud, AI, ODA, MEF, enterprise data platforms), and opportunities for innovation
• Define and enforce solution standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines across teams, optimizing overall performance and scalability
• Identify risks, performance challenges, and scalability concerns, and define mitigation and optimization strategies.
• Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation and provide technical mentorship to development and integration teams.

Must Haves:

• Proven hands-on Architect experience in BSS area including CRM, Order Management, Billing, Revenue Assurance, and Mediation (not just high-level or pre-sales)
• Strong experience designing and delivering integrations across platforms such as Netcracker/Amdocs/Ericsson/Nokia or other BSS, Workday, Salesforce or similar enterprise systems with working knowledge in Cloud-native, Open API Standard and TM Forum
• Strong knowledge of integration design patterns (API-led, event-driven, pub/sub, microservices) and experience with REST APIs, JSON/XML, and event-driven architecture
• Understanding of API and integration security (OAuth2, JWT)
• Broad technical proficiency across cloud platforms, programming languages, databases, and networking technologies
• Proven ability to collaborate in Agile/Scrum environments with distributed teams, demonstrating strong communication skills to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to influence decisions and guide technical teams effectively

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Cloud (Azure preferred), CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Expertise in Azure Integration Services: API Management (APIM), Azure Functions, Event Hub/Event Grid, Logic Apps
• Knowledge of architectural frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman can be a plus
• Development background with ability to read, review, and guide code (Python preferred) and hands-on experience with API tools like Postman