Senior Telecoms Systems Architect

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Telecoms Systems Architect to drive the strategic design of their next-generation telecommunications infrastructure from Belfast . This senior position requires a visionary leader who can translate business needs into scalable, resilient, and secure technical architectures. You will be at the forefront of technological innovation, shaping the future of communication services. This is a critical role for an experienced architect passionate about the telecoms industry and its evolving landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the high-level architecture for all telecoms systems , ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and solutions to enhance service offerings and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout the design and implementation phases.
• Define standards, best practices, and roadmaps for telecommunications infrastructure development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across product, engineering, and operations to gather requirements and ensure architectural integrity.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide input on major technology decisions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a systems architecture role.
• Deep understanding of modern network architectures, cloud technologies, and virtualisation (NFV/SDN).
• Proven ability to design complex, large-scale, and highly available telecommunications systems.
• Expertise in service-based architectures, API design, and integration strategies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus package.
• Comprehensive executive benefits, including private healthcare and pension.
• Significant opportunity for professional growth and leadership development.
• Remote work flexibility, allowing collaboration from anywhere.
• Be a key player in shaping the future of the telecoms industry .