Job Description:

Job Description (JD)
Position Title
Solution Architect
Experience
15 Years
Preferred Domain
Telecom Industry

Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Solution Architect with 15 years of experience in Telecom and IT domains to lead the design and delivery of complex large-scale enterprise solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in telecom networks enterprise IT systems digital transformation initiatives and modern application architectures.
The candidate should have hands-on experience in Java-based enterprise solutions and Python technologies including AI/ML-driven applications with a proven ability to architect scalable secure and high-performance solutions for enterprise customers.
The Solution Architect will work closely with business stakeholders technology teams vendors and customers to define solution strategies drive architecture governance and ensure successful program delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
Define and drive end-to-end solution architecture for large-scale telecom and enterprise transformation programs.
Develop architecture blueprints solution designs integration strategies and technology roadmaps.
Design scalable resilient secure and high-performing systems aligned with business objectives.
Provide architecture leadership across application integration data cloud and infrastructure domains.
Telecom & Enterprise Transformation
Analyze business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Support telecom transformation initiatives involving OSS/BSS modernization network automation service orchestration and digital platforms.
Drive business process optimization and service transformation programs.
Ensure alignment of solutions with telecom industry standards and best practices.
Technology Leadership
Lead solution design using Java-based enterprise frameworks and Python technologies.
Architect AI/ML-enabled solutions leveraging Python-based ecosystems.
Guide development teams on architecture patterns coding standards scalability and performance optimization.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with business leaders customers vendors and delivery teams.
Facilitate architecture review boards design workshops and governance meetings.
Present solution strategies and architecture recommendations to executive stakeholders.
Manage expectations and ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders.
Program Governance & Delivery
Drive architecture governance throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify and manage risks dependencies assumptions and technical issues.
Ensure compliance with security regulatory and operational standards.
Support project planning estimation resource management and delivery assurance.
Quality & Operational Excellence
Define architecture standards frameworks and best practices.
Ensure solution quality through design reviews and architecture validations.
Support operational readiness deployment planning and post-implementation stabilization.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

Required Skills & Experience
Domain Expertise
Strong experience in Telecom and Enterprise IT environments.
Good understanding of:
o Telecom Networks (Fixed Mobile IP Transport)
o OSS/BSS Systems
o Network Operations and Service Assurance
o Telecom Digital Transformation Programs
o Enterprise Architecture Frameworks
Technical Skills
Strong expertise in:
o Java/J2EE
o Spring Boot Microservices Architecture
o REST APIs and Integration Frameworks
o Python Development
o AI/ML Solution Architecture
o Cloud Platforms (AWS Azure GCP)
o Containerization (Docker Kubernetes)
o Database Technologies (SQL & NoSQL)
o Enterprise Integration Patterns
Architecture Skills
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Application Modernization
Cloud-Native Architecture
API Strategy & Integration
Security Architecture
High Availability & Scalability Design
Data Architecture and Analytics
Program & Leadership Skills
Large Program Delivery Management
Risk and Dependency Management
Vendor Management
Executive Stakeholder Communication
Architecture Governance
Team Leadership and Mentoring

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related field.
Architecture certifications such as:
o TOGAF
o AWS Solution Architect
o Microsoft Azure Architect
o Google Cloud Architect
AI/ML certifications are highly desirable.
Telecom certifications and domain expertise will be an added advantage.

Preferred Experience
Experience working with telecom operators service providers or network vendors.
Exposure to multi-vendor and multi-operator ecosystems.
Experience delivering enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.
Experience in cloud migration AI-driven automation and intelligent operations.
Strong background in customer-facing architecture and consulting engagements.

Key Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Solution Design Excellence
Business Acumen
Innovation & Problem Solving
Leadership & Influence
Communication & Presentation Skills
Customer Focus
Decision Making
Collaboration & Teamwork

We transform. SAP solutions into Value

NTT DATA Business Solutions is a fast-growing international IT company and one of the worlds leading SAP partners. We are a full service provider delivering everything from business consulting to implementation of SAP solutions including hosting services and support.