Technical Architect (Telco)

Beyond ONE; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital services provider is seeking a Technical Architect in Dubai. This role involves designing scalable backend systems and leading architectural initiatives that enhance product offerings. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Computer Science and 10 years of experience in software architecture, with profound knowledge in telecom standards and cloud-native architectures. The company offers a hybrid work arrangement and robust learning opportunities.

Benefits

Rapid learning opportunities

Hybrid work environment

Healthcare and local benefits

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in software architecture and technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in enterprise-scale architectural transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition design and implementation of scalable backend architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
• Manage architectural governance and standardization.
• Drive continuous improvement through modern technologies.
• Mentor engineers and technical leaders.
• Guide execution of architectural initiatives.

Skills

Experience with TM Forum standards

Telecom BSS/OSS experience

Java

AWS

Microservices

Data architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

We dont think about job roles in a traditional way. We are anti-silo. Anti-career stagnation. Anti-conventional.

Beyond ONE is a digital services provider radically reshaping the personalised digital ecosystems of consumers in high growth markets around the world. Were building a digital services aggregator platform with a strong telco foundation and a profitable growth strategy that empowers users to drive their own experiencesubscribe once source from many and only pay for what you actually use.

Since being founded in 2021 weve acquired Virgin Mobile MEA Friendi Mobile MEA and Virgin Mobile LATAM (with 6.5 million subscribers) and 1600 dedicated colleagues across Chile Colombia KSA Kuwait Mexico Oman and UAE.

To disrupt for good takes a rebellious spirit a questioning mind and a warm heart. We really care about how to get things done and not who manages who. We benefit from our diversity and together we disrupt the way we and others thinkin about our lives for good.

Do you want to exchange ideas learn from each other and leave your mark on our journey This is the place for you.

Role Purpose

• Why this role matters: As Technical Architect you will play a key role in designing and implementing robust backend systems that address complex challenges in scalability and performance. Your contributions will help shape our engineering practices and the development of innovative solutions ultimately influencing the way we disrupt the market.
• What success looks like: In your first year you will lead the development of scalable backend architectures mentor engineering teams to adopt best practices and drive the successful deployment of critical backend services that enhance our product offerings.
• Why this is for you: If youre keen on solving complex backend challenges and driving innovation in system architecture hit us up. Were looking for someone ready to tackle this challenge head-on and make an impact from day one.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Lead the definition design and implementation of scalable backend and enterprise-wide architectures ensuring high performance reliability and alignment with strategic business objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leadership driving technical alignment scalable system design and seamless integration of new technologies.

• Manage architectural governance and standardization ensuring consistency security and reusability across backend systems.

• Drive continuous improvement and innovation through modern technologies architectural frameworks and cloud-native solutions.

• Mentor engineers and technical leaders fostering a culture of collaboration learning and technical excellence.

• Guide the execution of critical architectural initiatives translating complex business needs into scalable and actionable roadmaps.

Qualifications & Attributes

Were seeking someone who embodies the following:

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering Telecommunications or a related field.

• Experience: 10 years in software architecture and technical leadership roles with demonstrated success in enterprise-scale architectural transformation.

Technical Skills

• Must Have: Familiarity with the Telco domain and TM Forum standards (e.g. ODA); experience integrating TM Forum APIs is a plus. Experience with Telecom BSS/OSS is a plus. Experience designing scalable backend and enterprise-wide architectures using Java (preferable). Deep experience with enterprise-scale systems architectural frameworks (e.g. TOGAF Zachman) cloud-native architectures (AWS) microservices API strategies and data architecture. Proven experience developing front-end applications using and .

• Nice-to-haves: Experience in both startup and enterprise environments; familiarity with integration platforms and event-driven architecture.

• Unique Attributes: Thrives in large-scale environments requiring complex technical decisions and stakeholder alignment.

• Possesses strong communication skills executive presence and a mentoring mindset.

• Excels with domain-driven design modern development methodologies and strategic technical planning.

What we offer

• Rapid learning opportunities - we enable learning through flexible career paths exposure to challenging & meaningful work that will help build and strengthen your expertise.
• Hybrid work environment - flexibility to work from home 2 days a week.
• Healthcare and other local benefits offered in market.

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