System Architect

The Value Maximizer

New Jersey

On-site

USD 130,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

A telecom consulting firm is seeking a System Architect to lead strategic solutions on telecom projects. In this full-time contracting role, the successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders to design large-scale systems. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in network technologies and excellent communication skills, with a focus on high-quality solutions. This role offers competitive compensation and may require travel between locations.

Qualifications

Six or more years of relevant experience in IT architecture and systems development.
Extensive understanding of telecom equipment and network build.
Experience with cloud platforms and telecom tools.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers and business owners to design solutions.
Lead discussions to gather business requirements.
Provide technical leadership on network provisioning.

Skills

System design

Network technologies

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Data processing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Oracle DB

PostgreSQL

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

System Architect Contracting

Location: Basking Ridge, NJ; Irving, TX; Tampa, FL Workplace Type: Onsite

About The Role

We are seeking proposals from qualified individuals or firms to provide Systems Architect services for our telecom projects. As a System Architect, you will collaborate with a diverse group of engineers, business owners, and industry experts to design and architect strategic solutions. You will lead discussions with the business to determine the requirements and design of large-scale software systems and services that best meet the needs of the business. This role requires a deep understanding of multi-tier application development frameworks to drive end-to-end architecture design and champion industry best practices, incorporating emerging tools and technologies in the autonomous network domain. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in copper, fiber Network Inventory, Build, circuit provisioning, dispatch and the entire provisioning life cycle. Additionally, the candidate should possess excellent communication skills and the ability to create and deliver mature flows and presentations. This is a full-time contracting position.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with a diverse group of engineers, business owners, and industry experts to design and architect strategic solutions
Lead discussions with the business to determine the requirements and design of large-scale software systems and services that best meets the needs of the business
Provide technical leadership on Network service provisioning/turn up, dispatch, troubleshooting, and service assurance, drawing on extensive knowledge of relevant processes, methodologies, and technologies
Leverage a deep understanding of multi-tier application development frameworks to drive end-to-end architecture design
Guide cross-functional teams in crafting innovative solutions, clearly communicating the impact on existing systems and processes
Champion industry best practices, incorporating emerging tools and technologies in the autonomous network domain
Define and document business and architectural requirements, prepare project estimations, and propose innovative technical solutions
Participate in all phases of solution development, from initial planning and design to implementation and go-live, ensuring alignment with SOE/SRE standards
Design and develop reusable, scalable data models that effectively meet business needs
Foster a culture of technical excellence by advocating for best software engineering practices and actively participating in code and design reviews
Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, customers, and suppliers to establish and document high-level solution intent
Mentor younger engineers in the team

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work experience, or specialized training
Extensive working experience with overall IT architecture, design, systems development in Telecom Equipment build, Network build, Inventory & Topology domains
Extensive understanding of Wireline Access, Edge & Core Network technologies, respective Network build & management process
Extensive knowledge on Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3 provisioning
Experience in distributed systems with data intensive applications and data ingestion/processing frameworks
Strong skills in system design and architecture, including feature definition and low-level design creation
Experience working with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, Neo4J, MongoDB, Cassandra)
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, OCI, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes)
Experience with telecom tools, including Ericsson and Oracle suite of systems such as TIRKS, WFA, SOAC, MARCH, and M6
Experience and solid understanding of the broad business goals and direction, delivering solutions to complex business/ordering problems
Quickly able to organize around a problem and engage various teams to solve the challenge
Strong communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders and report to management
Ability to collaborate effectively with global teams, including vendors and offshore resources

Additional Information

This is a contracting position with potential for long-term engagement. The role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality solutions. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Travel may be required between the listed locations. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a passion for technology and a desire to make a significant impact on our telecom projects. We offer a competitive rate and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic and challenging environment. The duration of the contract is to be determined based on project needs and candidate availability.

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