Telecoms Network Architect - Cloud Native

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly innovative and experienced Telecoms Network Architect with a focus on cloud-native solutions to join their fully remote team, leveraging expertise from the Oxford region. This senior role is pivotal in designing and evolving our client's next-generation telecommunications infrastructure, embracing microservices, containerization, and modern cloud principles. You will be at the forefront of technological advancement, shaping architectures that are scalable, resilient, and efficient, contributing to a cutting-edge company that is redefining telecommunications through digital transformation, promoting a collaborative and pioneering spirit within a distributed workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and highly available cloud-native network solutions for telecommunications services.
• Define standards and best practices for deploying and managing network functions in containerized environments (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud technologies, microservices frameworks, and network orchestration platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure the successful implementation and lifecycle management of network architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance on cloud networking and service virtualization.
• Develop roadmaps for migrating existing network services to cloud-native platforms.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (8+ years) as a Network Architect or Senior Network Engineer, with a strong emphasis on cloud-native technologies.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their networking services.
• Expertise in telecommunications protocols and service delivery models.
• Experience with network function virtualization (NFV) and software-defined networking (SDN).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement with flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Generous allowance for professional development and continuous learning.
• Opportunity to shape the future of telecoms infrastructure with innovative technologies.