OSS/BSS Solution Architect

Excelacom; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting and technology firm is seeking a Senior OSS/BSS Architect in Philadelphia. This role demands deep telecommunications expertise and requires designing scalable architectures for high transaction volumes. The candidate will lead architecture discussions and work closely with client teams to drive transformation. Applicants should possess over 10 years of experience in telecom architecture and an analytical mindset, with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in telecommunications architecture, OSS/BSS platforms, or large-scale enterprise systems.
• Deep expertise in telecom OSS/BSS ecosystems and architectures.
• Experience designing scalable architectures supporting high-volume transaction systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture workshops and technical sessions.
• Design scalable platform architectures for high transaction volumes.
• Collaborate to define solution architecture and technical direction.

Skills

Telecommunications architecture

Scalable architecture design

B2B/eCommerce platforms

API-driven platforms

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

Who We Are

Excelacom is a global consulting and technology solutions firm solving client’s complex business and technology challenges through a mix of consulting expertise, telecom-focused software, and managed services within the communications and media industries.

Philadelphia, PA

Who You Are

You are a senior OSS/BSS Architect with deep telecommunications expertise and a strong background in designing scalable, high-volume transaction platforms. You have experience working with complex telecom ecosystems and e-commerce driven sales platforms, and you understand how to architect solutions that support significant scale and performance demands. In this role, you will collaborate with client leadership and engineering teams to assess current platform limitations, design scalable architecture solutions, and guide the evolution of systems to support high transaction volumes and future growth. You are a strong communicator with the ability to lead architecture discussions, drive technical direction, and serve as a trusted advisor within large transformation programs.

As a Consultant, you’ll contribute to client engagements by delivering insights, building deliverables, and leading workstreams. You’ll be expected to bring strong analytical thinking, and a proactive mindset to solve client problems and drive transformation.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead architecture workshops and technical sessions with client stakeholders to evaluate current OSS/BSS platform capabilities and limitations
• Assess existing telecom sales and e-commerce architecture and recommend scalable solutions to support large enterprise customer environments
• Design scalable platform architectures capable of supporting high transaction volumes and future growth to millions of transactions
• Provide architectural guidance for OSS/BSS and API ecosystems supporting enterprise sales domains
• Collaborate with business, product, and engineering teams to define solution architecture and technical direction
• Serve as a key architectural advisor within the client program, driving architecture discussions and solution design decisions
• Evaluate integration points across the OSS/BSS ecosystem and recommend improvements to enhance scalability, performance, and reliability
• Document architecture designs, solution frameworks, and technical recommendations for stakeholders and development teams
• Work closely with clients to identify process improvements
• Analyze business challenges and recommend technology-driven solutions
• Support system development, integration, and testing activities
• Develop presentations, deliverables, and implementation plans
• Assist with proposals and business development efforts

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications architecture, OSS/BSS platforms, or large-scale enterprise systems
• Deep expertise in telecom OSS/BSS ecosystems and sales domain architectures
• Experience designing scalable architectures that support high-volume transaction systems
• Telecom domain, particularly in enterprise product ordering and order management
• Understanding of complex telecom product bundles (multi-line orders, services, add-ons)
• Experience with B2B / Enterprise eCommerce platforms
• Strong understanding of API-driven platforms, integration patterns, and distributed system architecture
• Experience working with telecom sales or e-commerce platforms supporting enterprise customer environments
• Proven ability to lead architecture discussions and technical solution design within complex transformation programs
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or related field
• Prior consulting experience – in an agile environment – with a leading strategy firm, consulting practice, or consulting technology firm
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Telecom Wireless Business is must have
• Experience with enterprise sales and digital commerce platforms within telecom environments
• Familiarity with large-scale transformation programs and modernizing legacy OSS/BSS architectures
• Designed highly scalable platform capable of handling millions of transactions
• Experience facilitating architecture workshops and driving consensus across technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to mentor engineering teams and provide architectural leadership within complex programs

EEO Statement

Excelacom, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Any decision affecting employment, compensation, promotion, or transfer will be based solely on personal qualifications and merit, regardless of sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability, age, results of genetic testing, service in the military, pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical conditions or any other factor protected under applicable law.