Telecom Network Architect (Wireless)

Tata Consultancy Services; Hyderabad, Gurugram District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services in Hyderabad is seeking a Telecom Network Architect with 12+ years of experience to lead end-to-end 4G/5G RAN, O-RAN, and Telco Cloud transformations. You will design interfaces, open architectures, and scalable platforms alongside operators and OEMs.

The role requires hands-on skills with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, CI/CD, GitOps, and IaC, plus strong governance and pre-sales support for large-scale modernization programs.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in telecom network architecture and related domains.
• Deep knowledge of 4G/5G RAN, O-RAN, and Open RAN platforms.
• Experience with Telco Cloud, CNFs/VNFs, OSS/BSS integration, and network modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end LTE/5G, O-RAN, and Private Networks architectures.
• Lead solutioning and architecture design for Open RAN adoption.
• Drive platform engineering across RAN, Core, Telco Cloud, Edge, and OSS ecosystems.
• Define architecture blueprints, roadmaps, reference designs, accelerators and frameworks.
• Mentor architects and engineering teams while ensuring scalable, secure, resilient network solutions.

Skills

Telecom network architecture

5G RAN

O-RAN/Open RAN

Telco Cloud

Network automation

AI-driven networks

RAN/ Core integration

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Docker

CI/CD

GitOps

IaC

Job description

Title: Telecom Network Architect (5G RAN, O-RAN, Telco Cloud & Network Automation) / Technical Leader

Required Technical Skill Set:

12+ years of experience in telecom network architecture, product engineering, network transformation, 4G/5G RAN, O-RAN, Open RAN platforms, 5G Core, Telco Cloud, OSS/BSS integration, Network Automation, AI-driven Networks, and large-scale network modernization programs.

Role & responsibilities

• Strong expertise in 4G LTE, 5G SA/NSA, O-RAN, Private Networks, Open RAN ecosystems, and Network Transformation programs.
• Deep understanding of 5G RAN architecture including RU, DU, CU, Near-RT RIC, Non-RT RIC, SMO, Open Fronthaul, E2, A1, and O1 interfaces.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP standards, O-RAN Alliance specifications, ETSI NFV, TM Forum frameworks, and cloud-native telecom architectures.
• Experience working with telecom network operators, Network OEMs, Service providers on 5G Core, Transport Networks, Edge Computing platforms, OSS/BSS integration, CNFs, VNFs, and Telco Cloud deployments.
• Strong understanding of network KPIs, telemetry, observability, capacity planning, resiliency, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Hands-on exposure to Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, CI/CD, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Network Automation frameworks.
• Experience engaging with telecom operators, OEMs, system integrators, hyperscalers, and engineering organizations.
• Strong architecture governance, stakeholder management, solutioning, pre-sales support, and technical leadership capabilities

Role descriptions / Expectations from the Role

• Define end-to-end architecture for LTE, 5G, O-RAN, Private Networks, and next-generation wireless network deployments.
• Lead solutioning and architecture design for network transformation, Open RAN adoption, cloud-native evolution, and telecom modernization programs.
• Drive platform engineering and architecture initiatives across RAN, Core, Telco Cloud, Edge Computing, Automation, and OSS ecosystems.
• Define architecture blueprints, technology roadmaps, reference designs, accelerators, and strategic solution frameworks aligned to customer business goals.
• Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI-RAN, Autonomous Networks, Digital Twins, 6G Concepts, and Intelligent Network Operations.
• Support large-scale RFPs, customer proposals, technical presentations, architecture reviews, and executive-level solution discussions.
• Collaborate with telecom operators, OEMs, hyperscalers, ecosystem partners, and internal engineering teams to deliver strategic programs.
• Mentor architects and engineering teams while ensuring scalable, secure, resilient, and operationally efficient network solutions.

Good-to-Have

• Experience with AI-RAN, Autonomous Networks, AIOps, SON, and AI-driven network optimization.
• Exposure to Digital Twin platforms and network simulation environments.
• Experience with network observability, telemetry, service assurance, and analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of 6G architecture evolution, NTN, Edge Computing, and Network APIs.
• Familiarity with TM Forum Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and Open APIs.