Application Architect

Telia Company; Norge (OK); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Bonus potential

Job summary

Telia Company is seeking an Application Architect to shape the Service Order Management architecture across mobile, fixed, and converged networks. You will lead solution design and collaborate with BSS, NSO, Inventory, SIM management, and external vendors to ensure quality and performance.

The role emphasizes security-by-design, enterprise alignment, and knowledge of TM Forum standards, Open APIs, and cloud-native approaches. Remote-friendly, global teams await your guidance.

Qualifications

• Experience in OSS architecture, especially Service Order Management and SOM orchestration.
• Understanding catalog-driven orchestration and integration with BSS/OSS domains.
• Experience with requirements analysis and high- and low-level solution design.
• Knowledge of TM Forum standards and Open APIs.
• Knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud-native platforms, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Shape the application architecture for Service Order Management and ensure consistent design.
• Define and maintain the application and service architecture for SOM.
• Lead solution design across initiatives, aligned with enterprise architecture and TM Forum standards.
• Analyze requirements for new capabilities and create design documentation.
• Apply security-by-design principles and ensure architectural governance.
• Collaborate with BSS, NSO, Inventory, SIM management and external vendors for quality and performance.

Skills

OSS architecture

Service Order Management

Microservices

REST APIs

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud-native platforms

Automation

Open APIs

TM Forum standards

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

I’m Irmantas Petrauskas, leading the Service Order Management and Activation team, which focuses on building next-generation service orchestration across Telia’s footprint.

Right now, we’re looking for a passionate and visionary Application Architect to join our journey, with a focus on Service Order Management (SOM). This role is key to designing the systems that power seamless service delivery across mobile, fixed, and converged networks.

Whether you're based in the Nordics, the Baltics, or beyond, if you have a deep understanding of telecommunications services and OSS applications, along with a passion for architecture, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for shaping the application architecture for Service Order Management, ensuring consistent design and effective collaboration across teams, domains, and vendors.

Define and maintain the application and service architecture for Service Order Management.

Lead solution design across initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and TM Forum standards.

Analyze requirements for new capabilities and create high- and low-level design documentation.

Apply security-by-design principles and ensure compliance with architectural governance.

Collaborate with BSS, NSO, Inventory, SIM management, and external vendors to ensure quality and performance across the SOM ecosystem.

What will help you thrive in this role:

You are a forward-thinking and collaborative problem solver who is comfortable working across technical domains, teams, and vendors. You understand how architecture decisions influence service delivery and customer experience, and you can balance the bigger picture with attention to technical detail.

Experience in OSS architecture, particularly Service Order Management, service orchestration, Inventory, or SIM/eSIM lifecycle management.

Understanding of catalog-driven orchestration and how SOM integrates with other BSS and OSS domains.

Experience with requirements analysis and high- and low-level solution design.

Knowledge of TM Forum standards and Open APIs.

Knowledge of microservices, REST APIs, Kubernetes, CI/CD, cloud-native platforms, and automation.

Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in an international agile environment.

It is an advantage if you also have knowledge of:

Leading architecture work across complex transformation initiatives.

SAFe or other agile ways of working.

Working with major telecommunications technology vendors.

Join us to shape smarter living for people, businesses, and the planet

At Telia, we’re a team of 15 000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics, passionate about technology and connectivity. As a Top Employer and Sustainability Leader, we drive change with large-scale, impactful projects while building a sustainable, inclusive world. Here, you can grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive, diverse environment. Whether you’re taking your first step or your next, Telia is a place to grow, belong, and make a real impact.

What we offer

When you join us,you'llreceive a comprehensive benefits package tailored to your local market, opportunities for remote work, and more.You'llalso have the chance to earn a bonus based on your performance and Telia's results.

Equal opportunities

At Telia, we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity, ensuring every individual’s needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is our strength.