Mobileum - Principal Engineer/Technical Architect - Cloud Native Applications

Mobileum; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mobileum seeks a Technical Architect (Cloud Native) to lead the architecture of cloud-native telecommunications applications in Bangalore. This critical role requires strong expertise in cloud technologies, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.

The ideal candidate will drive architectural decisions and mentor engineering teams while designing scalable systems to meet demanding modern telecommunications requirements.

Join Mobileum's innovative team and contribute to advanced telecommunications solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in Java development and hands-on cloud native architecture.
• Proven experience designing high-performance, low-latency distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, resilient cloud-native applications.
• Define technical vision for cloud migration initiatives.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Cloud-native applications

Kubernetes

Java

Microservices architecture

Data processing

API gateway patterns

Observability tools

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

BE/B.Tech. or M./M.Tech. or M.Sc. in Computer Science / Electronics Engineering / MCA

Tools

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Mobileum is a leading provider of Telecom analytics solutions for roaming, core network, security, risk management, domestic and international connectivity testing, and customer intelligence. More than 1,000 customers rely on its Active Intelligence platform, which provides advanced analytics solutions, allowing customers to connect deep network and operational intelligence with real‑time actions that increase revenue, improve customer experience, and reduce costs. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, Mobileum has global offices in Australia, Dubai, Germany, Greece, India, Portugal, Singapore and UK with a global headcount of over 1800.

Join the Mobileum Team.

Role

Technical Architect (Cloud Native)

About The Job

We are seeking an experienced architect to lead the architecture and design of our cloud‑native telecommunications applications. This senior technical leadership role requires deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, and telecommunications technologies (optional). The ideal candidate will drive architectural decisions, establish technical standards, and mentor engineering teams while designing high‑performance systems that meet the demanding requirements of modern telecommunications. Protocols: SIP, Diameter, TCAP, MAP, 4G, 5G, GTP.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable, resilient cloud‑native applications.
• Define technical vision and roadmap for cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams.
• Design high‑performance, low‑latency applications that meet SLAs.
• Develop reference architectures and reusable patterns for cloud‑native telco applications.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leads across multiple teams.
• Contribute to open‑source projects and represent the company at industry events.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for cloud‑native environments.
• Lead proof‑of‑concept initiatives for new technologies and approaches.

Desired Profile

• Extensive experience designing and implementing cloud‑native applications using microservices architecture.
• Depth knowledge of Kubernetes, container orchestration, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Expert‑level knowledge in at least one programming language (Java, Go, Python, etc.).
• Proven experience designing high‑performance, low‑latency distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of data processing frameworks like Apache Spark and Kafka.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd) and API gateway patterns.
• Knowledge of network function virtualization (NFV) and software‑defined networking (SDN).
• Understanding of 5G architecture, network slicing, and edge computing concepts.
• Experience with observability tools and practices (monitoring, logging, tracing).
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills with ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strategic thinker with ability to balance immediate needs with long‑term architectural vision.
• Collaborative mindset with experience in cross‑functional team environments.
• Self‑motivated with ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.
• Passionate about technology innovation and continuous learning.

Technical Skills

• Cloud Technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/Azure/GCP, OpenStack.
• Programming Languages: Java, Python, Go, Scala.
• Data Processing: Apache Spark, Kafka, Hadoop ecosystem.
• Databases: NoSQL, SQL, time‑series databases (Clickhouse, Druid).
• Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD.
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible, Helm.

Work Experience

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in architecture roles.

Educational Qualification

• BE/B.Tech. or M./M.Tech. or M.Sc. in Computer Science / Electronics Engineering / MCA.

Location

Bangalore

Experience Required

12+ years preferred. Candidates must come from a strong software development background rather than a DevOps‑first profile.

Key Skills

• Strong expertise in Java development, microservices architecture, and hands‑on cloud native architecture.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes deployments, and DevOps processes.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Prometheus, Grafana, and Elasticsearch (ELK Stack).