Telecom Architect/Telco Architect

Qualitest; Dadri, Hyderabad, Bengaluru; Vor Ort; INR 4.000.000 - 7.000.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Qualitest invites a senior Telco Architect to lead the strategy and design of carrier-grade Fixed Network environments. You will shape future-state architecture for autonomous operations and large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

The role requires deep expertise in Fixed Access, IP/MPLS Transport, Optical Networks, and Network Automation, with multi-vendor experience across Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, and Arista.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, CS, Electronics, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years in telecommunications or large-scale networking environments.
• Deep expertise in carrier-grade architecture and transformation programs.
• Hands-on knowledge of FTTH/GPON/XGS-PON, IP/MPLS, Metro Core, Carrier Ethernet.
• Experience with multi-vendor environments (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, Arista).
• Strong automation with Python, Ansible, REST APIs, NetConf/YANG, CI/CD.

Aufgaben

• Drive strategy, design, and transformation of carrier-grade Fixed Network environments.
• Shape future-state network architecture enabling autonomous operations.
• Review end-to-end architecture across Fixed Access, IP/MPLS Transport, and Optical Networks.
• Assess migration strategies, risk, and service continuity frameworks.
• Oversee automation initiatives with SDN, NetConf/YANG, REST APIs, and GitOps.

Kenntnisse

Network Architecture

Fixed Access

IP/MPLS

Optical Networks

Carrier Ethernet

EVPN

Network Automation

SDN

Autonomous Operations

Technical Governance

Stakeholder Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Nokia

Huawei

Ericsson

Arista

Jobbeschreibung

Role & responsibilities

Telco Architect to drive the strategy, design, and transformation of carrier-grade Fixed Network environments. This role is ideal for a telecom networking expert with deep knowledge of Fixed Access, IP/MPLS Transport, Optical Networks, Service Architecture, and Network Automation.

You will play a key role in shaping future-state network architecture, enabling autonomous operations, and supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Network Architecture & Strategy Review

• Review end-to-end architecture across:
• Fixed Access Networks (FTTH, GPON, XGS-PON)
• Metro Core & IP/MPLS Transport
• Optical Transport (DWDM, OTN, ROADM)
• Routing, Services, and Network Automation
• Check conformance as per architecture standards, governance, and best practices.
• Ensure alignment with business, operational, and transformation objectives.

Assess Fixed Network Transformation

• Review network modernization and migration programs.
• Assess migration strategies, risk mitigation plans, and service continuity frameworks.
• Review scalability, resiliency, and future-ready network evolution.

IP & Optical Network Design

• Review Metro Core, Carrier Ethernet, EVPN, Segment Routing, and IP/MPLS architectures.
• Assess routing and traffic engineering strategies using BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, and EVPN.

Automation & Innovation

• Review network automation and orchestration initiatives.
• Assess SDN, Intent-Based Networking, Python, Ansible, NetConf/YANG, REST APIs, GitOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Review autonomous network operations and service lifecycle automation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, service provider, or large-scale networking environments.
• Strong expertise in carrier-grade network architecture and transformation programs.
• Hands-on knowledge of:
• FTTH, GPON, XGS-PON
• IP/MPLS, Metro Core, Carrier Ethernet
• DWDM, OTN, ROADM
• EVPN/VXLAN, Layer 2 & Layer 3 Services
• Experience working in multi-vendor environments including Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, and Arista.
• Strong automation experience with Python, Ansible, REST APIs, NetConf/YANG, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Certifications

• CCNP / CCIE Service Provider
• JNCIP / JNCIE
• Nokia NRS II
• MEF Carrier Ethernet
• Red Hat Ansible Automation
• AWS, Azure, or GCP Networking Certifications
• ITIL Foundation

expertise, a transformation mindset, and a passion for building intelligent, automated carrier-grade networks.

Preferred candidate profile

Key Skills

Network Architecture | Fixed Access | IP/MPLS | Optical Networks | Carrier Ethernet | EVPN | Network Automation | SDN | Network Transformation | Technical Governance | Stakeholder Management | Autonomous Operations

Ideal Candidate: A senior telecom architect with strong fixed network