Solution Architect ( Mediation )

Deep knowledge of telecom architecture, charging standards, and OSSBSS domain.
Strong expertise in telecommunications (4G5G, IMS, charging, OSSBSS, Diameter, SS7, CAMEL, MAP), cloud-native architecture (Kubernetes, microservices).
Extensive experience in telecom mediation solutions CDR decoding, correlation, aggregation, filtering, and delivery towards multiple downstream systems (Billing, Charging, Interconnect, RA, etc.).
Hands-on in network architecture IP design (L2, L3, L4), routing protocols, load balancing, and application layer protocols.
Proficient in LinuxUnix environments, with scripting skills (Shell, Python, Perl) for automation and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of databases (PostgreSQLOracle), data modeling, and SQL for mediation lookups and validations.
Expertise in cloud-native architecture Kubernetes, Docker, microservices, CICD pipelines.
Working knowledge of automation & orchestration tools (Kafka, Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins).
Familiar with 3GPP standards for 4G, 5G, IMS and service-oriented architectures.

2. Designer Responsibilities (Product Perspective):

Analyze business requirements and translate them into High Level Design (HLD) and Low Level Design (LLD) documents for mediation solutions.
Design mediation workflows covering decoding, validation, enrichment, correlation, aggregation, and delivery.
Define and validate lookups, mappings, and transformation logic to align with business rules and charging standards.
Ensure scalability, performance, and fault-tolerance in mediation design for high-volume data processing.
Collaborate with stakeholders (business, operations, downstream teams) to align mediation design with product requirements.
Drive solution architecture planning and ensure compliance with Nokia mediation product capabilities and standards.
Provide design sign-offs, impact analysis, and effort estimation for Change Requests (CRs) and new services.
Work closely with testing teams to validate E2E mediation flows and support defect resolution.
Ensure reusability of mediation components and standardize design templates across multiple streams.
Document configuration guidelines, design best practices, and integration patterns for future reference.

3. Soft Skills:

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Problem-solving mindset with the ability to handle complex, high-volume telecom data flows.
Collaborative working style with cross-functional teams (Testing, Development, Operations).
Ability to mentor team members and review design quality.