Enterprise Architect

Key Responsibilities Strategic Architecture Leadership & Modernization Define and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy supporting the Converge telco-to-tech transformation roadmap. Align technology architecture with critical business goals, including digital service agility, network virtualization, partner integrations, and premier customer experiences. Design future-proof target architectures for cloud migration, API-first integrations, data platform modernization, and edge computing. Develop robust transition plans transitioning from legacy BSS/OSS to microservices, SaaS platforms, and composable architectures. Ensure smooth interoperability between backend telco-grade systems and customer-facing digital platforms (e.g., CRM, CPQ, Customer 360). Governance, Standards & Innovation Establish strict enterprise architecture principles, reference models, and reusable design patterns. Lead architecture governance across engineering and delivery teams to ensure optimal compliance, system performance, and cybersecurity. Advocate for and embed TM Forum standards (e.g., Open APIs, SID, eTOM) across our digital ecosystem. Identify and pilot emerging telecom technologies (e.g., 5G monetization, AI/ML, network slicing, Open RAN) to drive data-backed decision-making across the enterprise. Collaboration, Mentorship & Capability Building Partner closely with solution architects, product managers, security operations, and engineering teams to translate complex architecture decisions into seamless deployment plans. Act as a trusted technical advisor to executive leadership, project boards, and cross-functional platform teams. Coach and mentor junior architects, developers, and systems engineers in modern design thinking principles. Lead internal Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and organize knowledge-sharing workshops to build a continuous learning culture. Job Requirements Experience & Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience: 10+ years in IT/architecture roles, including at least 3+ years specifically in an Enterprise Architecture capacity . Industry Focus: Proven experience in telecom industry architecture (BSS/OSS) or large-scale digital platform transformations within a tech/telecommunications context. Work Setup: Must be willing to work On-site . Skills & Competencies Telco Domain Patterning: Deep understanding of systems including BSS/OSS, CRM, billing, service catalog, and end-to-end orchestration. Modern Software Design: Mastery of modern patterns like Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Onion/Hexagonal/Clean Architecture, Microservices, and event-driven systems. Cloud, DevSecOps & Integration: Familiarity with major cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), API-first patterns, and event-streaming (Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Data & Identity Foundations: Clear understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM), data lakes, real-time analytics, and Master Data Management (MDM). Industry Frameworks: Solid working knowledge of TM Forum frameworks applied within modern digital service architectures. Preferred Certifications TOGAF or an equivalent globally recognized enterprise architecture certification (Highly Preferred). Cloud Architecture certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect). PMP or Agile/Scrum certifications are a strong advantage. Apply here! https://convergeict.recruiterpal.com/career/jobs/13zj9