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Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced Telecom BSS Solution Architect with 15+ years of experience in designing, transforming, and modernizing Business Support Systems (BSS) within telecom environments. The role demands strong expertise in Billing, Legacy Application Transformation, and End-to-End BSS Architecture, with exposure to large-scale telecom transformations.
Key Responsibilities
•Lead end-to-end solution architecture across Telecom BSS domains including Order Management, Charging, Billing, Payments, and Revenue Management.
•Define and drive BSS transformation and modernization strategy, including migration from legacy systems to next-gen digital architecture.
•Perform legacy application assessment, dependency analysis, and decommissioning planning for large-scale telecom ecosystems.
•Architect scalable billing ecosystems including Charging, Invoicing, Payments, Dunning, Collections, and Revenue Assurance.
•Design integration architecture across BSS, OSS, and third-party systems using API-led and event-driven approaches.
•Lead E2E solution design and blueprinting aligned with TM Forum standards (eTOM, ODA, Open APIs).
•Conduct business process modeling, gap analysis, and solution design for telecom transformation programs.
•Collaborate with business stakeholders to enhance customer journeys and digital experience in BSS landscapes.
•Drive Agile-based delivery, ensuring alignment between architecture, business outcomes, and delivery teams.
Mandatory Skills & Expertise
Domain Expertise
•Strong experience in Telecom BSS stack:
oBilling, Charging, Invoicing
oCRM, CPQ, Order Management
oRevenue Assurance, Payments, Collections
•Deep understanding of telecom value chains (Lead-to-Order, Order-to-Cash, Usage-to-Pay)
Billing Specialization
•Hands-on experience in:
oBilling transformations and migrations
oProduct catalog & pricing management
oMediation, rating, invoicing, and settlement systems
•Experience with billing platforms such as BSCS or similar enterprise systems
Legacy Modernization
•Proven experience in:
oLegacy system rationalization and decommissioning
oMigration to cloud-native or microservices-based architecture
oDependency and remediation planning for legacy applications
Architecture & Integration
•Architecture frameworks:
oTM Forum (ODA, eTOM, Open APIs)
•Integration:
oSOA, Microservices
oREST/SOAP APIs, ESB, API Gateways
oEvent-driven architecture (Kafka or similar)
Experience & Qualifications
•15+ years of experience in Telecom IT/BSS domain
•Minimum 8+ years in Billing and Revenue Management systems
•Strong experience in solution architecture & large-scale telecom transformation programs
•Experience working across B2B, B2C, and wholesale telecom segments
•Certifications preferred:
oTOGAF
oTM Forum certifications
oSAFe / Agile
Key Competencies
•Strong architecture governance & leadership
•Excellent stakeholder and client engagement skills
•Ability to drive complex transformation programs
•Strong problem-solving with a focus on scalable and future-ready designs
Good to Have
•Experience with cloud transformation (AWS/Azure/GCP)
•Experience in global telecom transformation programs (EU/UK/Australia markets)
Salary Range:>$100,000
Date of Posting: 13-Aug-26
Next Steps: If you feel this opportunity suits you, or Cognizant is the type of organization you would like to join, we want to have a conversation with you! Please apply directly with us.
For a complete list of open opportunities with Cognizant, visit http://www.cognizant.com/careers. Cognizant is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a background check.
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ : CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif : améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus : cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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