Senior Solution Architect - Network, OSS, Network Orchestration

Tech Mahindra; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Paid time off including holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

A global technology leader in Dallas is seeking a Senior Solution Architect specialized in network and OSS architecture. The ideal candidate will lead architecture design for large-scale telecommunications platforms with a focus on network orchestration and automation. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in network architecture and a strong ability to collaborate with engineering and product teams. This role offers a competitive salary range of $190,000 to $225,000 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading architecture within complex transformation programs.
• Proven experience designing large-scale orchestration and automation platforms.
• Deep understanding of OSS platforms and SDN/NFV.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture for OSS domains including service provisioning and assurance.
• Develop high-level design artifacts covering data architecture and integration patterns.
• Create and enforce architecture standards and governance models.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies and vendor ecosystems for strategic fit.
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure feasibility.

Skills

OSS architecture

Network orchestration

Automation platforms

REST APIs

Cloud-native architectures

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Education

15–20+ years of relevant experience

Job description

At Tech Mahindra (Tech Mahindra | Connected World, Connected Experiences), we live the philosophy of connected world and connected experiences. We thrive on change that is powered by the intelligent symphony of technology and humans designing meaningful and sustainable experiences. Consumer ‘experiences’ are driving and disrupting industries like never before. Businesses must build seamless yet simple enterprises that collaborate, synergize, and drive the change. Change that connects us all and empowers us to deliver experiences that span across the digital, the physical, the convergent, and everything in between. That’s when truly connected experiences manifest.

Extraordinary is when experiences come together – a continuous convergence of digital technologies, touchpoints, and most importantly people. It’s time to reimagine, reinvent, and revolutionize business models & operations as well as to transform enterprises into living, breathing, and connected businesses. We are the Digital Change makers who strive to change the way the world, communities, businesses, and humans interact digitally. We are harnessing the power of change, brought in by technologies, that makes it the most exciting time to be alive in the human history. Our universe, as we build it, disrupt it, and redesign it, is powering the digital change.

Tech Mahindra represents the connected world, offering innovative and customer-centric information technology experiences, enabling Enterprises, Associates, and the Society to Rise. It has 150,000+ professionals working for 1000+ Global Customers (including Fortune 500 companies) in 90 Countries. We’re part of the esteemed Mahindra group, headquartered in India. Under a new CEO, Tech Mahindra is committed to a transformative journey with 'Scale @ Speed' as our guiding principle.

The pay range for this role is $190,000- $225,000 per annum including any bonuses or variable pay. Tech Mahindra also offers benefits like medical, vision, dental, life, disability insurance and paid time off (including holidays, parental leave, and sick leave, as required by law). Ask our recruiters for more details on our Benefits package. The exact offer terms will depend on the skill level, educational qualifications, experience and location of the candidate.

Senior Solution Architect - Network, OSS, Network Orchestration (15–20 years of experience)

Role Summary

The Senior Solution Architect leads architecture and design for large-scale telecommunications OSS, network orchestration, and automation platforms. This role requires deep expertise across multi-domain network technologies, orchestration frameworks, and OSS transformation. The architect will define end-to-end solutions, guide technology decisions, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and operational objectives.

Core Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end architecture for OSS domains including service provisioning, service assurance, inventory, orchestration, and automation.
• Develop high-level and detailed design artifacts covering components, data architecture, integration patterns, and interfaces.
• Create and enforce architecture standards, reusable frameworks, design patterns, and governance models.
• Ensure architecture alignment with network evolution strategies across mobile, fixed, IP/transport, SDN, and NFV.

• Architect multi-domain orchestration solutions (e.g., NFV MANO, SDN controllers, service orchestrators).
• Lead design for closed-loop automation, intent-based networking, and dynamic service provisioning.
• Integrate orchestration platforms with network controllers, OSS/BSS systems, and real-time operational systems.
• Develop strategies for migration from legacy OSS to modern cloud-native orchestration frameworks.

• Define and maintain architecture roadmaps aligned with network transformation and digital operations initiatives.
• Conduct architecture assessments, gap analyses, and modernization blueprints.
• Evaluate emerging network technologies, standards, and vendor ecosystems for strategic fit.

• Work closely with engineering, operations, and product teams to ensure technical feasibility and delivery alignment.
• Provide architectural direction to design, development, and integration teams.
• Support customer and executive-level discussions on architecture, strategy, and solution options.
• Deep understanding of OSS platforms, network orchestration, SDN/NFV, service assurance, and network inventory.
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs, TMF Open APIs, microservices, cloud-native architectures, and integration frameworks.
• Technical leadership across large, multi-vendor transformation programs.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and architectural documentation skills.

Experience

• 15–20+ years in network/OSS architecture for telecom operators or vendors.
• Proven experience designing large-scale orchestration and automation platforms.
• Experience leading architecture within complex transformation programs.

Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at [e-mail].