Solutions Architect- Telco

Job Description

Job Title: Solution Architect – Telco

Location: London (Hybrid)

Type: Permanent

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join a major telecoms project, leading the design and integration of enterprise-grade solutions within a secure and regulated environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality architectural documentation, providing technical assurance, and ensuring that solutions meet both business and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and maintenance of architectural documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, and interface or subsystem specifications across project lifecycles.
• Provide technical assurance, governance, and value-for-money assessments for telecom and IT services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver integrated, secure solutions.
• Act as the primary technical contact for telecom operators and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and solution integration.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and legal frameworks such as IPA 2016 and GDPR, as well as security standards including ISO 27001, NIST, and TSA.

Skills and Experience:

• experience of delivering complex technical solutions in telecoms or enterprise environments, including authoring HLDs, LLDs, and interface specifications.
• Proven ability to design and integrate IT systems such as CRM, middleware, and data platforms with telecom technologies (OSS, BSS, IMS, NAT/CGNAT, IPv4/IPv6).
• Understanding of Big Data and data governance.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as hybrid/private data centres.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, GitOps, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and Datadog.
• Experience leading multi-supplier teams, collaborating in a ‘one-team’ approach, and working within highly regulated environments such as telecoms or government.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills, with a solid grasp of software engineering principles and compliance with legal, technical, and audit requirements.

Security Clearance:

Security Check (SC) clearance is required for this role. To be successfully appointed, candidates must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last five years and meet the eligibility criteria for SC clearance.

Additional Information:

Telecom experience is highly desirable.