Salary: £20,000 - 104,000 per year Requirements:
* 5-10 years experience working with telecommunications operators and delivering technical solutions in enterprise or service provider environments.
* Minimum 5 years experience in:
* - Writing and managing HLD/LLD documents for complex end-to-end IT and Telco solutions.
* - Designing and integrating IT solutions with Telco networks and supporting technologies (OSS, BSS, IMS, NAT, CGNAT, IPv4/IPv6).
* - Defining interface specifications (protocols, messages, formats).
* - Leading teams and collaborating with multiple suppliers/third parties in a one-team approach.
* - Report writing and documentation.
* Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Proven experience in software engineering and understanding of software development principles.
* Experience with cloud technologies and platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including hybrid and private data centres.
* Experience with Big Data solutions, data governance, and data protection strategies.
* Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Kubernetes, Docker, GitOps, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog).
* Understanding of IP networking and address translation solutions (e.g., CGNAT).
* Experience working in highly regulated industries (telecoms, government) and delivering secure solutions.
* Ability to ensure full compliance with legal, technical, and policy processes, including audit requirements.
* Degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related technical field (desirable).
* Relevant cloud architecture certifications (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) (desirable).
* Telecoms and cloud industry certifications (desirable).
* Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (desirable).
Responsibilities:
* Lead the creation, development, and maintenance of architectural documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), interface specifications, and sub-system specifications throughout project lifecycles.
* Provide technical assurance, governance, and value for money assessments for new, existing, and decommissioned telecom and IT services.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (technical SMEs, project managers, business analysts, security/compliance, testers, suppliers, and third parties) to define requirements and deliver integrated solutions.
* Act as the primary technical point of contact with telecom operators and internal/external stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
* Ensure solutions comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, legal frameworks, and security/compliance standards.
* Provide technical leadership in solution integration, design reviews, documentation, and testing.
* Support operational teams with troubleshooting, performance optimisation, and knowledge sharing.
* Manage technical risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and all types of change throughout project lifecycles.
* Proactively identify and resolve delivery project issues (technical and non-technical).
* Contribute to continuous improvement and organisational knowledge sharing.
Technologies:
* AWS
* Architect
* Azure
* Big Data
* CI/CD
* Cloud
* Datadog
* Docker
* ELK
* GitOps
* Grafana
* Support
* Kubernetes
* NAT
* Network
* OSS
* Prometheus
* Security
* CRM
More:
At Capgemini, we are a leading global consulting, technology services, and digital transformation company. We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and collaboration within our team. As a Solution Architect, you will be involved in the cutting-edge areas of telecommunications and IT solutions. This role is hybrid, allowing for flexibility with the option of working onsite one day per week. We offer competitive rates and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment.
last updated 9 week of 2026