Telco Data Strategy & Digital Twin Platform Lead

Ciena; Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena is seeking an experienced data architect to lead the definition of data strategy and architecture for telecom data. This role will have a significant impact on aligning data foundations with AI and automation across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate should have over 15 years in the telecom software industry and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to implement cloud-native solutions and data platforms.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in the telecom software industry.
• At least 5+ years of product line management experience.
• Background in OSS environments including network automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the canonical telco data model.
• Drive adoption of ontology models across product teams.
• Engage with customers, partners, and industry forums.

Skills

Telecom data modeling

AI and ML data requirements

Enterprise data management tools

Cloud-native architectures

Microservices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Software Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Cloud data platforms

Job description

Ciena is seeking an experienced data architect to lead the definition of data strategy and architecture for telecom data. This role will have a significant impact on aligning data foundations with AI and automation across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate should have over 15 years in the telecom software industry and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. The position emphasizes collaboration with engineering teams to implement cloud-native solutions and data platforms.