Solution Architect - Telecommunications (RMS0218718) Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Role:
Description
As a Telecommunications Solution Architect, you will own the integrated solution and architecture design of the overall technology landscape for our Telecommunications industry clients in the Middle-East. You will define and design a future-ready Business and IT architecture to support long term business strategy of our customers. You are responsible to put forward innovative ideas and approaches to enhance our Telecom customers strategic position on the market. To achieve this, you will collaborate with multiple internal and external (third party) teams as needed.
Location: Riyadh
Responsibilities
o Design and develop a future-ready integrated solution that assist our Telecom customers in managing major business processes in their overall enterprise structure
o Design and develop solution for RFP/RFIs & proactive proposals. Support client workshops and proposal defense
o Assist customers in the development of fully integrated systems including infrastructure and applications software - demonstrate advanced knowledge of multiple platforms across infrastructure, application and security
o Collaborate with internal stakeholders, product vendors, other third party service providers and the customer in the strategic design process to translate business needs into enterprise level solutions
o Demonstrate technical expertise in hardware capabilities, software requirements, security requirements and systems integration
o Determine the availability and viability of third party components and services as needed
o Validates third party components comply with established core system architecture. Develop and design specifications for integration, products and technologies
o Lead/manage Enterprise Architecture consulting engagements, solution workshops and due diligence
o Review design standards, quality control and test procedures to ensure the deliverables meet established design and performance goals
We are looking for Architects who meet the following criteria:
o 15+ years’ experience in Telecom domain in wide range of roles - Architecture, Pre-Sales, Delivery and Operations
o Must have hands on experience in BSS and OSS Platforms – Siebel/CRM, Salesforce, IBM MDM, Contract Management, Oracle OCH, UIM, SAS Campaign Management, velocity, IBM Sterling Suite (OM, CPQ), BPM, Enterprise Integration Platforms, Comptel Service Activation and Provisioning, Mediation and Billing, Service Assurance platforms
o Must have experience in eTOM, SID and NGOSS Framework
o Proven experience in structured Transition Management, Large Deal Support, Pre-Sales /Business Development, and Operations
o Enterprise and Data Architecture, Solution Engineering experience
o Demonstrated skills in Team Leadership, Coaching, Practice Development, Competency building
o Knowledge of Design Thinking approach, Excellent Oral and Written Communications and Presentation Skills
o Strong background in solution architecture preferably with leading telecom companies or in Telecom vertical of tier-1 IT services companies
o Must be self-motivated, analytical, detail oriented, organized and pursue excellence on all tasks
o Knowledge of Telecom industry best practices, future trends and design patterns
o Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written
o Ability to solve problems using a creative and logical mind set
o Ability to articulate the value of technical capabilities to C-suite audience
Optional skills
o SDN, NFV, Internet of Things
o Data Science, AI and ML Platforms (Python libraries)
o Block chain based Solutions (Ethereum)
o Emerging Products and Services on Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Technology Skills Exposure (100% match not required)
OS & Virtualization Platforms Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE), Sun Solaris, HPUX, Windows, Digital VMS, ICL VME, IBM MVS, VMWare, Hypervisor, Docker
Databases Oracle, MySQL, PostGreSQL, MongoDB, IDMSX
Programming Languages C/C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP,
Frameworks Node.js, Angular, React, .NET, Django, Laravel, Lumen, Data Analytics and Visualization – Redash, Kibana, D3,js
DevOps Tools git, gitlab, Bitbucket, Maven, Ant, Jenkins, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Vagrant
Integration & Middleware RabbitMQ, Mulesoft, Oracle AIA, Splunk, Elastic Search, Logstash, RESTful API Services, Okta IDM/SSO
Web Application Servers Apache HTTPd, Tomcat, JBoss, Jetty, Web sphere, Web logic
Cloud AWS EC2, RDS, Route 53, Lambda, SES, SNS, Aurora DB, S3
E-Commerce Opencart, Magento, Zencart
BPM Servers Camunda, Processmaker, IBM Bluemix
ERP Siebel, Oracle Applications 12, SAP PS, SAS CMS
Design Tools Rational Suite, ER/Studio, BPMN, System Architect
Telecom eTOM Business Framework, NGOSS, SID, BSS and OSS Platforms
About Fircroft:
Fircroft has been placing people in specialist technical industries for approaching half a century, focusing on mid to senior level engineers for contract and permanent roles worldwide. By applying for this job you give consent for Fircroft to contact you, via email & telephone, to discuss your application along with future positions and Fircroft's services.
Fircroft is registered as a Data Controller with the Information Commissioner as required under the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679. Fircroft will only process your personal data for the specific purposes of managing your application.