Posted 4w ago

Technical architect - OSS/Network Automation

@ Prodapt
London, England, United Kingdom
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Design platforms, Define architecture, Model networks
Requirements Summary:Experience in system architecture, microservices, graph databases, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and IETF YANG models; design of OSS platforms and network automation systems; leadership in architecture governance (senior level).
Technical Tools Mentioned:Python, Apache Kafka, Argo Workflows, Graph Databases, GraphQL, API Gateway, NETCONF, RESTCONF, IETF Yang models, CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
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Job Description
Overview:

an experienced Technical Architect with strong expertise in system architecture, microservices, Graph databases, and network OSS technologies including NETCONF, RESTCONF, and IETF YANG models. The role involves designing scalable OSS platforms, network automation systems, and data architectures using modern microservices and workflow orchestration frameworks.



Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and architect scalable OSS / Network Automation platforms.
  • Define microservices architecture, system integrations, and data flows.
  • Design Graph DB based network topology / inventory / service modeling systems.
  • Architect event-driven systems using Kafka.
  • Design and implement workflow orchestration using Argo Workflows.
  • Define API architecture, API Gateway, GraphQL interfaces.
  • Work with NETCONF/RESTCONF and IETF YANG models for network device integration.
  • Define CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
  • Lead engineering teams and provide technical guidance and architecture governance.
  • Ensure system scalability, performance, security, and reliability.
  • Collaborate with OSS/BSS teams, network teams, and cloud/platform teams.


Requirements:

equired Technical Skills

System Architecture & Engineering

  • System Design & Architecture
  • Microservices Architecture
  • Event-driven Architecture
  • Distributed Systems

Technologies

  • Python
  • Apache Kafka
  • Argo Workflows
  • Graph Databases (Neo4j / JanusGraph / Neptune etc.)
  • GraphQL
  • API Gateway

Networking / OSS

  • OSS/BSS systems
  • Network Inventory / Topology systems
  • IETF YANG Models
  • NETCONF
  • RESTCONF
  • Network Automation / SDN / NMS

DevOps / Cloud

  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Azure DevOps
  • Docker / Kubernetes (preferred)
  • Cloud Platforms (Azure preferred)

Secondary / Good to Have Skills

  • Kubernetes
  • Terraform
  • Streaming platforms
  • Network Modeling / Service Modeling
  • Telecom domain experience
  • TM Forum frameworks (eTOM / SID / Open APIs)
  • Observability / Monitoring tools

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science / Electronics / Telecommunications / Engineering
  • Architecture certifications preferred