Senior Solution Architect

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 9 Dec :59pm Job Title Senior Solution Architect Job Summary As a Solution Architecture - Senior Specialist, you thrive on understanding and translating customer needs into fit-for-purpose cloud based architectural solutions that delight our customers. You apply deep technical expertise and experience in the Solution Architecture domain, to develop and/or lead the development of complex end-to-end architectural solutions for initiatives across multiple domains, ensuring they meet time, cost and quality standards. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset, collaboration and critical thinking skills are critical to success in this role.Job Description Who We Are Telstra is Australia’s leading telecommunications and technology company spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries. In India, we’re building a platform for innovative delivery and engagement that will strengthen our position as an industry leader. We’ve grown quickly since our inception in 2019, now with offices in Pune and Bangalore. Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Senior Solution Architect  with deep expertise in 5G/4G Core , IMS , and cloud-native technologies . This role will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and optimizing next-generation telecom solutions with a strong focus on automation, scalability, and performance Focus of the role: As a Solution Architecture - Senior Specialist, you thrive on understanding and translating customer needs into fit-for-purpose cloud based architectural solutions that delight our customers. You apply deep technical expertise and experience in the Solution Architecture domain, to develop and/or lead the development of complex end-to-end architectural solutions for initiatives across multiple domains, ensuring they meet time, cost and quality standards. Your continuous learning and improvement mindset, collaboration and critical thinking skills are critical to success in this role Key Responsibilities: Architect and lead end-to-end solutions for 5G and/or 4G Core domains  including Data, VoNR, and IMS . Overview knowledge of OSS/BSS ecosystem along with Mobile core. Basic networking knowledge of IP networks. Design and optimize IMS systems , with hands-on experience in any IMS solution, Solid understanding of 5g Core Network Functions: AMF, AUSF, UPF, SMF, NRF, UDM, UDR, PCF etc. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML models  for anomaly detection and predictive analytics. (Good to have) Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using C, C++, Go (good to have), and Python (good to have) . Lead deployment and orchestration using Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker  in cloud-native environments. Work closely with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure scalable and resilient deployments. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams. Conduct RCA and performance tuning across distributed systems Required Skills & Experience: 12-20 years  of experience in telecom architecture, with a focus on 5G Core  and IMS . Strong hands-on experience with SIP-based IMS systems. Proficiency in C/C++ ; experience with Go  and Python  is a plus. Good understanding of AI/ML concepts , especially in anomaly detection  and AIOps . Expertise in DevOps practices  and tools: Kubernetes, Helm, Docker . Experience working with cloud infrastructure  (AWS, Azure, GCP, or OpenStack). Familiarity with telecom protocols such as PFCP, HTTP/2, SCTP . Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills. Good to have: Good understanding of AI/ML concepts, especially in anomaly detection and AIOps Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using C, C++, Go (good to have), and Python (good to have). Basic networking knowledge of IP networks. DBMS knowledge Good written and oral communication skills What We Offer Flex appeal: choose where, when and how you work Performance-related pay Access to thousands of learning programs so you can level-up Global presence across 22 countries; opportunities to work where we do business. Up to 26 weeks maternity leave provided to the birth mother with benefits for all child births Employees are entitled to 12 paid holidays per calendar year                       Eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of paid sick / casual leave per calendar year Relocation support options across India, from junior to senior positions within the company Receive insurance benefits such as medical, accidental and life insurances If you are looking to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and abilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive. We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process.