Domain Lead or Architect

Job Description

Appealing Points:

• Opportunity to lead end-to-end deployment and integration of critical Subscriber & Signalling nodes (HLR/HSS/UDM/UDR/AUSF/STP/DRA, etc.) in 3GPP-compliant telecom environments
• Hands-on leadership in automation using Python/Ansible and deployment on RedHat OpenStack/OpenShift, building expertise in next-generation Telco Cloud technologies
• High-impact global role managing delivery across Japan, Taiwan, and India while driving customer engagement, technical leadership, and strategic resource planning

Annual salary: 8 Million and above

Job Responsibility:

We are primarily looking for a Domain leader who will act as a SME and technical anchor, driving the planning, design, installation, configuration, integration and verification of Subscriber and Signalling nodes (VNFs/CNFs) involving HLR/HSS/UDM/UDR/AUSF/STP/DSC/DRA/DEA ensuring they meet the 3GPP standards and operational KPIs.

• SSP Domain lead- Technical Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning, design, deployment, configuration, integration and verification of SSP VNFs/CNFs on RedHat OpenStack/OpenShift platform.
  • Lead the creation of HLD, LLD documents for SSP node deployment and testing, ensuring they meet the customer’s functional and performance requirements.
  • Implement automation frameworks in Python/Ansible for deployment and testing of SSP VNFs/CNFs to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
  • Develop, review, and approve MOPs for system upgrades, patches, and feature implementation
  • Resolve technical issues, performing troubleshooting, analyzing logs, and resolving interoperability challenges.
  • Optimize packet core node capacity based on traffic trends and project future needs.
• SSP Domain lead- Project Responsibilities
  • Responsible for all Delivery KPIs – On-time and Quality KPIs, domain specific Project escalations received from the vendor.
  • Responsible for achieving 95% Utilisation (Billing) of the resources within the domain - Balances the resource demand across the regions – Japan, Taiwan, India
  • Proactively works with Vendor Stream Managers / BP Power BI and understands and plans the upcoming quarter demand
  • Identifies the Innovation/Automation Opportunities by working with the Client Domain Architects, plans and tracks the effort of Optimization efforts using GenAI Tools/Techniques.
  • Works with Program Leader for meeting the Remotization / Offshoring targets for the domain.
  • Creates & owns the competency development (CoDe) strategy for the domain.
  • Responsible for timely WPs allocations / Invoicing Approvals from Vendor Stream Managers/TDLs.
  • Drive weekly Governance with Vendor Stream Managers for tracking /achieving critical Customer Delivery milestones.
  • This is purely a customer facing role and calls for need-based travel to meet Vendor Leaders.

Job Qualification:

• Deep knowledge of 3GPP SDM architecture, Network functions, Interfaces, Protocols (SS7/Diameter/HTTP2) and Call flows for registration/authentication/authorization.
• Proficient in automation of VNF/CNF deployment and testing using Python/Ansible with a Testing framework
• Expert in deploying, configuring, upgrading, integration and testing of SSP VNFs/CNFs
• Proven experience working with deployment of Major NEPs SSP VNFs/CNFs
• Expert capability in troubleshooting /diagnosing issues in deployment and integration of SSP VNFs/CNFs
• Knowledge of networking concepts including IP/MPLS, VLANs, routing protocols, and load balancers will be an added advantage
• Desirable to have prior technical management experience in SSP deployment and integration projects
• Should possess excellent communication skills, can manage end customer and all stakeholders.
• Prior exp. in technically managing end to end delivery of deployment and integration of Subscriber and Signalling nodes on public/private cloud would be preferred.
• 8+ years in telecom, with at least 2+ years in deployment and integration of SSP VNFs/CNFs

Language Skills: Business level Japanese (JLPT N2) and Fluent level English

Company Description:

A leading global information technology, consulting, and business process services company. We harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, a strong commitment to sustainability, and good corporate citizenship, we have over 160,000 dedicated employees serving clients across six continents. Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and bold new future.

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