Description
Come join our team for an excellent role! We are looking for a Solution Architect with Service Activation and Field and Maintenance Experience (Telecom Domain)
Summary: We are looking for a highly skilled Solution Architect with experience in the Telecom domain and expertise in Service Activation and Service Provisioning. As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient and scalable solutions for field and tech area. Your knowledge and technical leadership will contribute to the successful delivery of exceptional customer experiences.
Qualification : BS or equivalent
Location: El Segundo, California
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $100,000 – $125,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Responsibility :
• Solution Design: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust solution designs. Develop end-to-end architectural designs that align with the organization’s billing and payments processes and meet customer needs.
• Billing and Payments Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Billing and Payments systems in the telecom domain. Knowledge of Credit Checks, Mediation and US Taxation
• System Integration: Define integration strategies and design scalable and efficient solutions that seamlessly integrate with existing systems.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and leadership to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices. Collaborate with developers, testers, and stakeholders to drive successful solution implementations.
• Requirements Analysis: Conduct comprehensive analysis of business and technical requirements, identifying gaps, risks, and dependencies. Work closely with stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure alignment with order management processes.
• Solution Documentation: Create and maintain detailed architectural documentation, including solution designs, interface specifications, data models, and system integration guidelines. Ensure documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Industry Trends Monitoring: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to order management systems and telecom domain. Leverage your knowledge to recommend innovative solutions and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements:
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect in the telecom domain in Billing and Payments Area
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications e2e flows or processes.
• Prior experience in working with TV/Cable Domain
• Prior experience in Credit checks, Payments and collections and revenue management
• Expertise in designing scalable and robust solutions, considering factors such as performance, reliability, and security.
• Prior experience in Any COTS products for billing and payments
• Prior experience in Amdocs Service Medication Manager is a plus.
• Proficiency in system integration techniques, including API design, messaging protocols, and data transformation. Knowledge of Mulesoft, KAFAKA, SOA
• Knowledge of scripting languages and extracting tools is a plus
• Familiarity with industry standards and frameworks, such as TM Forum’s ODA, Open API, eTOM and SID models.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly understand complex requirements and propose effective solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in vendor management and the ability to evaluate and select suitable solutions from external vendors.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in agile development environments is a plus
Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring company sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network Assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.
Qualifications
Technical Skills
SNo
Primary Skill
Proficiency Level *
Rqrd./Dsrd.
1
Core Java
PL3
Required
* Proficiency Legends
Proficiency Level
Generic Reference
PL1
The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels.
PL2
The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects.
PL3
The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects.
PL4
The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.