Education:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.Preferred CertificationsCertified Enterprise Architect Professional (CEAP)TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) CertificationMicrosoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect ExpertTM Forum knowledge and/or certificationsOptional - Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)Experience:Proven experience (8+ years) in telecommunications architecture, a minimum of five years of experience in at least two IT solution development disciplines, including technical or infrastructure architecture, network management, application development, middleware, database management or cloud development.Experience working in a Telecoms, Retail, Video, Content, Gaming industry is advantageous.Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Application Certifications) are a plus.Skills:Knowledge of various database technologies like MySQL, MongoDB and OracleKnowledge of various frontend web development languages like Angular, JavaScript, HTML and CSS.Knowledge of various backend development languages like Java, Go and PythonKnowledge of APIs, microservices. How to design and build microservices as scale.Knowledge in modern container managements systems like Tanzu, OpenShift, Kubernetes & Hyperscaler container engines (AKS, ECS, EKS) and serverless container management.Knowledge of various aspects of an enterprise technology architecture like business, information, data, network and securityKnowledge of information principles and processesKnowledge of financial models and budgetingUnderstanding and knowledge of system development life cycle methodologies (such as waterfall, spiral, agile software development, rapid prototyping, incremental, synchronize and stabilize, and DevOps)Understanding and knowledge of IT service management (ITSM) and Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)Knowledge & experience in producing design using UML and ArchiMate, iServerUnderstanding and knowledge of IT standards and controlsExperience in implementing APIs and MicroservicesExcellent understanding of application development methodologies and infrastructure and network architectureExcellent analytical, planning, organizational and technical and skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work with developers in an in-and-out outsourced environmentKnowledge in cloud computing Azure, AWS, GCP. Azure Certification is advantageousExperience in the solution design & delivery of products on cloud native technologies.