Lead Solutions Architect- Telco Cloud & Automation

DELFERS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications solutions firm in Singapore is looking for a senior architect with extensive experience in telecommunications architecture, specifically in network automation and orchestration. This role requires expertise in ETSI MANO and ONAP frameworks and a strong understanding of RAN technologies. The ideal candidate will have the ability to convey complex technical concepts to executive audiences. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in telecommunications with 5+ years in a senior architecture role focused on network automation.
• Deep expertise in Telco Service Management & Orchestration with knowledge of ETSI MANO, ONAP.
• Authoritative knowledge of O-RAN Alliance architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network automation and orchestration solutions.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
• Support a disaggregated RAN and RIC in a telco context.

Skills

Telecommunications architecture

Network automation

Orchestration

RAN technologies

Service Management

Orchestration frameworks

Cloud-native infrastructure

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Qualifications

• Experience:10-15+ years in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a senior architecture role focused on network automation, orchestration, or emerging RAN technologies.
• SMO & Orchestration Mastery (Must-Have):Deep expertise in Telco Service Management & Orchestration. Strong understanding of ETSI MANO, ONAP, or similar frameworks, and practical experience with FCAPS, VNF/CNF lifecycle management, and service orchestration.
• RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) Expertise (Must-Have):Authoritative knowledge of the O-RAN Alliance architecture for the RIC (both Non-RT and Near-RT). Must understand the A1 and E2 interfaces, the role of rApps and xApps, and the data models involved. Practical experience with a RIC platform (e.g., from VMware, Juniper, or open-source) is a massive advantage.
• Telco Cloud Foundation:Strong knowledge of the cloud-native infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker) and networking (CNI, service mesh) required to support a disaggregated RAN and RIC. You understand the unique challenges like real-time kernels, NUMA, and SR-IOV in a telco context.
• Nice to Have:
• Closed-Loop Automation Experience:Demonstrable experience designing or troubleshooting automated control loops in a telco network. You must be able to think in terms of "sense, analyze, decide, and act" for network functions.
• Vision & Communication:Ability to translate highly complex concepts like RIC and SMO into clear business value (e.g., "This is how we reduce your OpEx by 30%") for a CTO/CIO-level audience.