Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect to lead the technical design and strategic planning for their network infrastructure in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear . This pivotal role involves translating business requirements into scalable, robust, and future-proof telecommunications solutions. You will work at the forefront of technology, shaping how our client delivers services and innovating within the competitive telecoms market . This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically adept architect to influence strategic direction and drive technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions for new and existing telecoms services , ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendors, recommending strategic adoption for network enhancements.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations teams to ensure solutions meet business objectives.
• Develop technical blueprints, documentation, and proof-of-concept models for proposed architectures.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams involved in solution implementation.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices and security standards in the telecoms industry .

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Solutions Architect or Senior Network Engineer within the telecoms sector .
• Deep understanding of SDN, NFV, 5G , cloud networking, and other advanced telecom technologies.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing high-availability, scalable network architectures.
• Experience with vendor management and technology evaluation in the telecoms space.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Cisco CCDE, TM Forum certifications) are a plus.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary complemented by a significant annual bonus.
• A flexible, hybrid working model based in Sunderland , promoting excellent work-life balance.
• Top-tier private medical insurance and comprehensive dental coverage.
• Generous company pension contributions and life assurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and attending global telecoms conferences.