Domain Architect (Telecom BSS)
Reston, VA - USA
Job Summary
Domain Architect - Sales & Marketing Platforms (Telecom / BSS)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Domain Architect to lead the design and evolution of Sales and Marketing platforms within a telecom (MSO) environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in BSS systems enterprise architecture and cloud-native technologies with the ability to align technical solutions with business goals across customer-facing platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture Leadership
- Define and evolve end-to-end architecture for Sales & Marketing systems
- Establish architecture standards principles and best practices
- Align domain architecture with enterprise architecture strategy
Solution Design & Domain Expertise
- Develop deep understanding of:
- Sales & Marketing workflows
- Customer lifecycle journeys (B2C / B2B)
- Design solutions that:
- Minimize duplication
- Maximize reuse of existing platforms
- Guide teams on extending vs building new capabilities
Cloud & Modern Architecture
- Design cloud-native distributed systems
- Promote:
- API-first architecture
- Event-driven systems
- Ensure scalability performance and security
Technical Strategy & Roadmap
- Translate business strategies into:
- Architecture roadmaps
- Technology solutions
- Evaluate new tools and technologies through:
- PoCs
- Design exploration
- Balance innovation with cost and maintainability
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Partner with:
- Product managers
- Engineering teams
- Business stakeholders
- Act as a trusted technical advisor
- Collaborate with enterprise and solution architects
Delivery & Governance
- Ensure solutions meet:
- Performance
- Reliability
- Security standards
- Support teams in:
- Design decisions
- Implementation guidance
Required Skills
Core Skills
- 12-14 years of experience in:
- Architecture / Design / Development
- Strong experience in:
- Telecom (MSO) / BSS systems
- Enterprise solution architecture
Technical Skills
- Expertise in:
- Cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Microservices architecture
- API-led architecture
- Event-driven systems
Domain Skills
- Experience with:
- Sales & Marketing platforms
- CRM / Customer-facing systems
- Customer lifecycle management
Architecture & Design
- Experience designing:
- Large-scale distributed systems
- Ability to:
- Evaluate architectural trade-offs
- Align technical solutions with business needs
Preferred Skills
- Experience in:
- Telecom BSS/OSS ecosystems
- Customer engagement platforms
- Strong knowledge of:
- CRM tools
- Digital customer platforms
Experience Required
- 12-14 years of experience in IT
- At least 4 years in Telecom / MSO domain
- Proven experience in architecture roles