
Network Solutions Architect – OSS, Telco
HumanIT Digital Consulting
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Porto • Portugal
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About the role
- You'll be working at the heart of a large-scale Telco environment, contributing to end-to-end architecture across OSS domains and multiple network layers.
- The scope spans RAN, Mobile Core, Transport, IP Core, and Service Platforms (including TV and SIP), with a strong focus on how OSS solutions enable automation, assurance, and operational readiness across the enterprise.
- Expect complex, multi-stakeholder projects where your architectural decisions carry real weight and long-term impact.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of Telco business models and processes
- Proven experience designing E2E solutions with clear placement of OSS within the broader enterprise architecture
- Deep knowledge of how architecture enables interworking across network domains: RAN, Mobile Core, Transport, IP Core, and service platforms such as TV and SIP
- In-depth understanding of OSS solutions and components across Assurance, Configuration, Planning, and Readiness domains
- Strong grasp of OSS and Automation Architectures, including modern approaches to network operations at scale
- Technical background in Microservices and Automation Platforms, applied in production or large-scale environments
- Hands-on experience in engineering and software architecture design, with the ability to produce and communicate robust architectural artifacts
- Demonstrated track record on complex, large-scale projects — from design through delivery
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity in undefined situations
- Effective communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to lead technical conversations across mixed audiences
- English at B2 level (Upper Intermediate) or above — essential for stakeholder engagement and project documentation
- Comfortable operating outside the comfort zone, acquiring new skills as the landscape evolves
- Previous project management experience or formal PM methodology exposure (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) – NICE TO HAVE
- Familiarity with TM Forum frameworks (e.g., eTOM, TAM, Open APIs) – NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with cloud-native network deployments or NFV/SDN environments – NICE TO HAVE
- Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices applied to network or OSS solutions – NICE TO HAVE
- Background in solution architecture within a consulting or systems integration context – NICE TO HAVE
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
E2E solutions designOSS solutionsMicroservicesAutomation PlatformsSoftware architecture designCI/CD pipelinesDevOps practicesCloud-native network deploymentsNFVSDN
Soft Skills
Analytical skillsProblem-solving skillsEffective communicationOrganizational skillsLeadershipAdaptabilityStakeholder engagementClarity in ambiguityTechnical conversation facilitationProject management
Certifications
PMPPRINCE2