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Senior Solution Architect (Telecom-Global)

TransUnion


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 168750 - 281250
Posted: 22 August 2026 (12 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Team Overview

The Trusted Communications Solutions team partners with global telecommunications providers and enterprise customers to deliver innovative messaging voice identity and fraud solutions. Operating at the intersection of product strategy customer engagement and solution architecture the team plays a critical role in driving growth across one of TransUnions fastest-growing businesses.

Reporting into the Trusted Communications Solutions organization this team works closely with Product Engineering Sales Business Development and Customer Success teams to help customers solve complex communications challenges while shaping the future roadmap of TransUnions telecommunications solutions portfolio. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Role Overview and Core Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor and strategic partner to telecommunications carriers and enterprise customers with a primary focus on supporting key customer relationships such as T-Mobile and other global telecommunications organizations.
  • Design and architect carrier-grade solutions across messaging voice identity and fraud prevention domains balancing customer needs technical feasibility and commercial value.
  • Partner directly with customer technology teams architects and senior leadership stakeholders to identify new business opportunities drive solution adoption and support revenue growth initiatives.
  • Capture Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and translate customer requirements into scalable product enhancements solution designs and future roadmap recommendations.
  • Collaborate across Product Management Engineering Sales Business Development and Account Management teams to bring new solutions from concept through deployment.
  • Lead technical discussions solution workshops architecture reviews and customer-facing presentations with both technical and executive audiences.
  • Serve as a key contributor to RFI/RFP responses solution proposals business cases white papers and customer-facing technical documentation.
  • Act as a bridge between customer technology teams and internal engineering teams to accelerate delivery remove technical barriers and enable successful implementations.
  • Support training and enablement efforts for customers sales teams and internal stakeholders to increase solution awareness and adoption.
  • Contribute to a high-growth business focused on expanding strategic telecommunications partnerships and increasing customer value across global markets.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • 10 years of experience in solution architecture systems design consulting or technical solutioning within the telecommunications industry with demonstrated expertise supporting carrier-grade environments.
  • Deep domain expertise in telecommunications technology specifically messaging voice communications signaling network infrastructure and related protocols.
  • Experience partnering directly with telecommunications carriers large enterprises or technology organizations to define and implement complex solutions.
  • Proven ability to translate customer business challenges into technical solutions that are commercially viable scalable and implementable.
  • Experience working closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management Engineering Sales Business Development and Customer Success organizations.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills including the ability to engage effectively with architects engineers product leaders and executive-level customer stakeholders.
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

Required Technical Skills:

  • Strong understanding of telecommunications protocols messaging ecosystems voice communications technologies signaling frameworks and carrier network architecture.
  • Experience designing API-driven solutions and integrating enterprise systems using REST APIs JSON and modern application interfaces.
  • Experience working with cloud platforms preferably AWS (Amazon Web Services) and cloud-native architectures.
  • Knowledge of microservices-based architectures distributed systems containerized applications and modern integration patterns.
  • Ability to evaluate and architect solutions across public cloud private cloud and on-premises environments.

Were Also Looking for the Preferred Skills Below. Whether You Are Proficient or Could Use Some Brushing Up Were Happy to Support Your Career Development and Growth In:

  • Experience supporting major telecommunications providers such as T-Mobile AT&T Verizon Bandwidth or similar organizations.
  • Experience responding to RFIs RFPs and technical solution proposals.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes Docker CI/CD practices infrastructure automation and cloud deployment technologies.
  • Familiarity with telecommunications standards industry organizations and frameworks such as GSMA ATIS 3GPP IETF STIR/SHAKEN and SIP.
  • Experience creating technical white papers solution design documentation customer-facing technical presentations and reusable architecture artifacts.

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Benefits that support every part of your life:

At TransUnion we design benefits to help youfeel well do well and plan wellfrom day one.

For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.

For Your Protection: Weve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal planpet insurance andtravel accident coverage.

For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support were here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.

For Your Future: Build toward whats next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resourcescareer coaching and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.

For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursementflexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employeediscountscharitable gift matching andpaid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.

For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapycoaching and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical mental social and financial wellness.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability status veteran status genetic information marital status citizenship status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnions Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting .

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $168750.00 - $281250 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individuals education training work experience job-related skill set location and industry knowledge as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations. Regular fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnions annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion Overview:

At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; thats why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.

Be a part of our Workforce for Good youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

TransUnions Internal Job Title:

Principal Solution Architecture

Company:

TransUnion LLC

Required Experience:

Senior IC


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Company Overview TransUnion is a leading global risk and information solutions provider. Our mission is to help people worldwide access opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life. We accomplish this by delivering solutions that help organizations optimize their risk-based dec ... View more

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