Solution Architect - Wholesale/MVNO
Partner Solution Architect - Wholesale/MVNO
£550 per day outside IR35
Newbury - hybrid working
We're looking for a Partner Solution Architect to lead the design and evolution of technical service solutions for Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) partners.
Working within the Wholesale team and reporting to the Partner Solutions Manager, you'll act as a technical authority across network and IT architecture. You'll translate partner requirements into fit-for-purpose solutions, secure the relevant architectural approvals and lead technical changes through delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Design end-to-end solutions that enhance MVNO partner capabilities and align with architectural principles and business objectives.
- Work with UK and Group technology teams to deliver solutions in partnership with MVNO stakeholders.
- Define and document solution designs, requirements and processes to support new MVNO opportunities and integration into the host operator's technology estate.
- Assess the impact of technology designs on Wholesale services and MVNO capabilities, recommending changes to technology, processes and organisational practices where required.
- Build strong relationships with partner technical teams, third-party suppliers and internal design and delivery teams.
- Ensure cost-effective and efficient design, testing and integration of partner solutions.
- Lead delivery across IT and Networks for MVNO technical changes.
- Contribute to technology strategies and roadmaps for the evolution of partner services.
Skills and experience
- Demonstratable experience in solution architecture or design, translating MVNO partner and/or internal stakeholder needs into requirements and technical solutions.
- A thorough understanding of both telecommunications network and IT architecture components.
- Experience aligning solution designs with strategic objectives, architectural standards and business constraints.
- An understanding of APIs, service-oriented architecture (SOA) and domain-driven design, including integration approaches that support scalability and agility.
- The ability to embed secure-by-design principles throughout solution design, build and testing.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical teams, senior stakeholders, MVNO partners and external suppliers.
£550 per day outside IR35
Newbury - hybrid working