Solution Architect - OSS/TOSCA (8-13 yrs)

Overview :

The Telecom OSS Architect is responsible for designing and implementing robust and scalable Operations Support Systems for telecommunications networks. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements, define system architectures, and ensure the successful deployment of OSS solutions.

Responsibilities :

- System Architecture

- Design and architect Operations Support Systems for telecommunications networks.

- Define system components, modules, interfaces, and data models.

- Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of OSS solutions.

Technology Evaluation :

- Evaluate and recommend appropriate OSS technologies and tools to meet business requirements.

- Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in OSS and telecommunications technologies.

Integration and Interoperability :

- Design and implement solutions that integrate with existing OSS and BSS (Business Support Systems) components.

- Ensure interoperability with network elements, third-party systems, and other relevant platforms.

Requirements Analysis :

- Collaborate with business analysts to understand and document functional and non-functional requirements.

- Translate business requirements into technical specifications and system designs.

Collaboration :

- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including network engineers, software developers, and operations teams.

- Collaborate with vendors and third-party providers to integrate their solutions into the OSS

architecture.

Performance Optimization :

- Identify opportunities for performance optimization and system enhancements.

- Conduct performance testing and tuning of OSS solutions.

Qualifications :

Skills :

- 8+ years' experience in software development, technical project management, digital delivery or technology consulting

- 2+ years' experience in Telco clients with OSS business knowledge.

- Hands on experience in ITIL and TMF Business Framework (eTOM), TMF Application Framework (TAM) and TMF Information Framework (SID).

- Specializing in the areas of SDN, NFV, VNF, MANO, SD-WAN, Telecom OSS - CRM, Service Fulfilment, Service Orchestration & Activation, Inventory, Service Assurance and Billing on telecom products pertaining to SD-WAN, iWAN, MPLS, Internet VPN, Broadband and Mobility

- Act as a Primary customer interface and bridge the offshore team with customer and meet customer expectations.

- Capturing business requirements, analysis, solutioning and support bidding process in RFI/RFP

- Provide technical sales support in bidding lifecycle through documentation, estimation, presentations etc.

- Effectively performed in Business Analyst and Lead Solution Designer roles for ramp up of projects with complete ownership as per core business objectives.

- Skilled strategist who transforms strategic plans into workable solutions and benchmarks performance against key operational goals.

- Exceptionally organized leader who orchestrated critical business requirements and deliver in time.

- Proactive Team Builder who excels in strategic planning, problem solving, turnaround management and innovative process improvement.

- Strong communicator with first-hand operational experience as a Service Solution Designer

- Capturing requirements, analyze and prepare E2E solutions for given business cases/use cases

- Translate business requirements in technical solution in agreement with other designers

- Produce HLD with E2E view and interface changes to fulfil all business expectations

- Work Estimation, costing, test planning and delivery planning

- Defined Product Model (using TMF-SID) and Process Model (using BPMN)

- Network Service Modelling (using YANG) and VNF Template (using TOSCA)

- E2E Solution Designing on OSS systems and interfaces (API Specification) and guide team in development process

- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously

- Proven experience in designing and implementing OSS solutions in the telecommunications industry.

- Strong knowledge of telecommunications protocols, standards, and technologies.

- Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in OSS development.

- Familiarity with network management systems and protocols.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

- Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field (e.g., Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).