About Zinkworks
Zinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud and engineer AI-driven automation. From OSS transformation to rApp development and network intelligence our teams simplify complexity and turn it into a competitive advantage. Based in Ireland and operating across the EU UK and US Zinkworks combines deep domain expertise with delivery excellence to help clients modernize faster and operate smarter.
The Role
We are hiring a Senior Solution Architect to lead complex presales engagements across our telecom portfolio with a particular focus on OSS network management and AI-driven solutions.
This is a front-line commercial role where you will own multiple parallel pursuits end-to-end from early discovery through technical close. You will work closely with Tier 1 operators and major ecosystem partners run technical workshops design winning solutions and contribute to RFP and procurement processes as required.
You will join a team of senior Solution Architects and CTOs.
What You Will Do
Lead presales technical engagements across multiple concurrent opportunities.
Design and architect scalable cloud-native solutions.
Own and drive proof-of-concept implementations from a technical perspective.
Run discovery sessions technical workshops and architecture reviews with customer stakeholders.
Design solutions spanning OSS network management and AI/ML-driven automation.
Own technical responses for RFPs RFIs and formal procurement processes.
Translate complex customer problems into compelling commercially viable solutions.
Partner with delivery product and engineering teams to ensure solutions are buildable and defensible.
Represent Zinkworks credibly with C-level executives and senior technical audiences.
What You Bring
Deep telecom domain expertise including understanding of telco networks (2G/3G/4G/5G) core and transport networks OSS network management fundamentals service assurance or related areas.
Proven experience designing and architecting OSS or NMS solutions.
Strong software architecture fundamentals with the ability to design modern cloud-native systems.
Hands-on cloud platform experience preferably Google Cloud Platform with solid understanding of cloud principles across providers.
AI/ML literacy with the ability to articulate how machine learning applies to network and operations use cases for both technical and business audiences.
Proven presales or customer-facing solution architecture experience including leading and winning complex deals.
Ability to operate autonomously across multiple pursuits without close supervision.
Excellent communication skills with confidence whiteboarding with engineers and presenting to executive stakeholders.
Willingness to travel regularly across Europe with periodic international travel.
Nice to Have
Experience working with Tier 1 operators such as Vodafone AT&T or Deutsche Telekom.
Familiarity with Ericsson or other major telecom vendor ecosystems.
Background in network automation AIOps or intelligent assurance platforms.
Hands-on software development experience.
Inclusion and Diversity at Zinkworks
At Zinkworks we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity inclusion and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds perspectives and experiences of our team members. By embracing an inclusive environment we empower innovation and collaboration across all levels of our organisation. Based in Ireland we are proud to support and engage with our local communities through meaningful initiatives that promote equity and opportunity. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace as we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and connected society for all.
Zinkworks is a trusted partner to Telecoms and Financial Services organizations around the world. We help modernize legacy systems, move mission-critical systems into the cloud, and exploit the power of AI-driven automation. Our people thrive in technically complex environments where ... View more