Technical Architect

Overview Common context Domain: Telecom BSS transformation, focused on Product Catalog and Configure-Price-Quote (CPQ) Tech stack: Java microservices, ReactJS, cloud-native deployment Ways of working: GenAI-accelerated SDLC (AI-assisted requirements, design, coding, testing and documentation) Experience: 12-16 years, with at least 5 years in an architect role on Telco BSS or large enterprise platforms Role summary: Own the end-to-end technical architecture for the Product Catalog and CPQ platform, and set engineering standards, including GenAI-enabled development practices. Responsibilities Responsibilities Define the target architecture, including domain-driven microservices, API strategy, data model, event-driven integration and non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security, resilience). Provide technical leadership to developers and designers, and conduct design and code reviews. Design integrations with CRM, Order Management, Billing, Inventory and external channels using TM Forum Open APIs. Define CI/CD, observability, test automation and cloud/container deployment approaches. Introduce and govern GenAI use across the SDLC: code generation, test generation, code review assistance, documentation, plus guardrails for security, IP and quality. Evaluate build-vs-buy decisions and technology choices, and manage technical risk and debt. Mentor senior developers and drive engineering best practices. Requirements Required skills Deep expertise in Java (Spring Boot or similar) microservices and REST/event-driven architectures (Kafka or similar). Strong understanding of Telco BSS, especially Product Catalog and CPQ. Working knowledge of ReactJS front-end architecture and micro-frontend patterns. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms, CI/CD and API gateways. Proven experience applying GenAI tools to accelerate delivery. Good to have: TM Forum certification, experience with high-volume catalog/pricing engines, and a background in rules/pricing engines. Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.