Description
Solutions Design Architect -Contract - Dublin - €400 per day
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a large telecommunication provider in Ireland who is looking for a Solutions Design Architect with strong and broad technical knowledge of Service Platforms and Core network elements to join their team.
Role Purpose
As a Solutions Design Architect you will ensure that technology projects are built to a set of architectural standards providing a one stop shop for high level assessment for all new and major changes to programmes and project requirements. The Solutions Design Architect will be responsible for specifying the optimum technical & most cost effective solution for projects in both Fixed, Mobile, IT, Service Platforms and Core Network Elements. Work to promote the exploitation of available & existing functionality of current systems by the wider business.
Nature and Scope
Service Design architects are responsible for developing optimum solutions & designs for their area of specialisation. Service Design architects need to have a strong & broad technical knowledge of Fixed, Mobile, IT systems, Service Platforms and Core network elements. Service Design architects must be able to communicate their ideas and influence peers and managers to adopt their solutions. Design Architects need to work closely with strategic vendors, adopting a partnership approach so as to leverage best value for the company.
Accountabilities
*Ensure Group Technology solutions and designs align with target architectures
*The Solutions Design Architect will provide technology expertise and consultancy across Group Technology and the company
*Engage early in the technical assessment & with Technology Engagement Business Consultants in order to better influence the project definitions so as to align with technical capability
*Ensure the capacity of the key platforms will meet future demand
*Participate in governance steering & post investment reviews (PIR's) to ensure best design practice & most cost effective solution were deployed into the network
*Work closely with Principle Design Architects from across Group Technology, agreeing appropriate mechanisms for achieving optimum co-ordination across the teams eg setting up joint teams for all areas of governance including design guidelines & blueprints
Key Performance Indicators
*Technology architectures meet the needs of the business in a timely manner and support the organisation's business strategy
*Technology architectures are easily adopted by the operational areas
*Successful clean handover of new design & solutions to operational areas & domains within Service Creation
*Maximum integration with other architectural & Delivery domains
*Architectures and migration plans that minimise spend on heritage technologies while maintaining business continuity
*Architecture has acceptable cost of ownership, comparing well with industry norms
Role Specific Technical Skills
*Self-starter with good communication skills, capable of managing Vendors and the company's stakeholders.
*Up to date with current and future development in the IT and telecommunications industry and able to demonstrate how these can be applied for business benefit
*Exposure to and application of architecture and system standards such as 3GPP, eTOM, TOGAF
*Degree level qualification in Computing, Engineering or similar an advantage
For more information please apply.