Job Title: Solution Architect – Telecom
Location: Belfast, UK (Onsite)
Duration: 6 to 8 Weeks (Contract)
About the Role:
We are seeking a experienced Solution Architect with a strong background in the Telecom BSS domain to work closely with our stakeholders in Belfast. This is a short-term, high-impact engagement ideal for a self-driven professional who can independently lead architecture discussions, gather requirements, and deliver technical documentation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design of end-to-end Telco solutions across BSS, OSS, CRM, Order Management, Mediation, Billing, and Network Systems.
* Define integration patterns and interface specifications (APIs, microservices, ESB, REST, SOAP, Kafka).
* Translate complex customer requirements into scalable, modular, and interoperable architecture blueprints.
* Develop High-Level Designs (HLDs), Solution Option Papers, and Architecture Decision Records (ADRs).
* Evaluate legacy modernization opportunities, including migration from platforms like TIBCO BW, MuleSoft, or IBM Integration Bus to cloud-native/microservices-based architectures.
Required Skills & Experience:
* 10–15 years of experience in Solution Architecture within the Telecom domain.
* Strong expertise in BSS systems and integration architecture.
* Hands-on experience with integration platforms such as APIGEE, WSO2, or similar.
* Exposure to Kong API Gateway is a plus.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality documentation.