Senior Data Architect - AI/ML & OSS/BSS Platform

Radiant Digital; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Systems, Inc in Baskin Ridge, NJ seeks a Senior AI/ML Data Architect to design AI-ready data platforms for telecom OSS/BSS, network operations, and customer engagement. You will bridge data architecture, AI enablement, and telecom domain intelligence to deliver scalable AI solutions.

The role requires deep hands-on experience with LLMs, AI agents, Python/Java, and large-scale data systems, with a leadership focus on delivering end-to-end data pipelines and governance.

Qualifications

• 20+ years IT experience.
• 12+ years in data engineering/architecture/analytics platforms.
• 5+ years working in the Telecom domain (Network, OSS/BSS, 4G/5G).
• Proven experience delivering LLM-based and AI-driven data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect AI-ready data platforms powering intelligent automation and analytics.
• Bridge data architecture with AI/ML enablement for telecom domain intelligence.
• Lead end-to-end data pipelines and AI lifecycle needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate designs into business value.

Skills

AI architecture

LLMs

Data pipelines

Python

Java

SQL

Cloud data workloads

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Telecom domain

Tools

Python

Java

SQL

Job description

About Beacon Systems, Inc

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial, State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Solutions. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Job Title: Senior AI/ML Data Architect

Location: Baskin Ridge, NJ

Duration: Long Term

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior AI/ML Data Architect with strong expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, large-scale data systems, and end-to-end data pipeline creation, specifically within the Telecom domain. This role is responsible for architecting AI-ready data platforms that power intelligent automation, advanced analytics, and agent-based decision systems across OSS/BSS, network operations, and customer engagement. The ideal candidate will bridge data architecture, AI/ML enablement, and telecom domain intelligence, enabling scalable, governed, and high-performance AI solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Overall 20+ years of IT experience
• 12+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics platforms
• 5+ years working in the Telecom domain (Network, OSS/BSS, 4G/5G)
• Proven experience delivering LLM-based and AI-driven data platforms

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in LLMs, RAG architectures, and enterprise AI integration
• Hands-on experience designing AI agents and agent orchestration frameworks
• Hands on experience in developing, testing and deployment solution
• Fully hands on coding experience in Python or Java
• Deep knowledge of large-scale data systems (batch & streaming)
• Expertise in creating robust, scalable data pipelines
• Strong understanding of ML pipelines, feature engineering, and AI lifecycle needs
• Advanced SQL and data modeling skills
• Cloud experience with enterprise-scale AI and data workloads

Domain & Soft Skills

• Strong telecom data and operations knowledge
• Ability to translate complex technical designs into business value
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills