Telecom/Telco Architect

QualityAI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

QualityAI seeks a seniorNetwork Architect with 10+ years in telecommunications or large-scale networking. You will shape carrier-grade network architecture, lead transformation programs, and drive multi-vendor implementations (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, Huawei, Ericsson, Arista).

Hands-on expertise in FTTH, GPON, XGS-PON, EVPN, and network automation are essential. Strong governance and stakeholder skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, CS, Electronics, EE or 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.

Skills

Network Architecture

Fixed Access

IP/MPLS

Optical Networks

Carrier Ethernet

EVPN

Network Automation

SDN

Network Transformation

Technical Governance

Stakeholder Management

Autonomous Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Python

Ansible

REST APIs

NetConf/YANG

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

• 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
• MEF Carrier Ethernet
• Red Hat Ansible Automation
• AWS, Azure, or GCP Networking Certifications
• ITIL Foundation

Key Skills

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