Solutions Architect – Cloud & Telco
Posted Today by AxiaMetrics
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Cloud Native Telco Solution Architect involves leading the architecture and deployment of telecom solutions within a cloud-native environment. The position requires collaboration across the full lifecycle of projects, from design to go-live support, while working closely with various teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in telecom architecture, particularly with 5G network functions, and will be expected to provide clear communication and technical guidance throughout the project. This is a senior-level position based in London, Reading, or Bristol with hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architecture and deployment of telco solutions in a Cloud Native Environment (CNE)
- Support the design, installation, configuration, integration, and validation of 5G network functions
- Assist with migration activities and go-live support
- Work closely with engineering, support, product management, and sales teams across major telecom operators
- Provide clear communication, progress updates, and issue reporting to stakeholders
- Take a lead role within project teams, guiding technical delivery and architecture decisions
Key Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience in telecom architecture and deployment within cloud native environments
- Strong knowledge of Cloud Native Environments (CNE)
- Experience with 5G Network Functions, particularly: SCP, NRF, SEPP
- Experience with Oracle technologies is highly desirable
- Hands-on experience with tools such as YAML, Terraform, scripting, tracing, Prometheus, and Grafana
- Experience working with large telecom operators and multi-stakeholder environments
- Previous experience in a Solution Architect or technical leadership role
- British citizen or eligible to obtain certification to work under UK government regulations
- Ability to travel within the UK when required
- Comfortable working in team environments with multiple stakeholders
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
ob Title: Cloud Native Telco Solution Architect
Location: London / Reading / Bristol (Hybrid)
Contract: 12 Months (Starting May 2026 – Extension Possible)
We are looking for a Senior Telco Solution Architect to support the architecture and deployment of telecom solutions within a cloud native environment . This role will involve working across the full lifecycle from definition and design through to installation, configuration, integration, validation, and migration/go-live support .
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and deployment of telco solutions in a Cloud Native Environment (CNE)
- Support the design, installation, configuration, integration, and validation of 5G network functions
- Assist with migration activities and go-live support
- Work closely with engineering, support, product management, and sales teams across major telecom operators
- Provide clear communication, progress updates, and issue reporting to stakeholders
- Take a lead role within project teams, guiding technical delivery and architecture decisions
Required Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in telecom architecture and deployment within cloud native environments
- Strong knowledge of Cloud Native Environments (CNE)
- Experience with 5G Network Functions, particularly: SCP NRF SEPP
- Experience with Oracle technologies is highly desirable
- Hands-on experience with tools such as YAML, Terraform, scripting, tracing, Prometheus, and Grafana
- Experience working with large telecom operators and multi-stakeholder environments
- Previous experience in a Solution Architect or technical leadership role
Additional Requirements
- British citizen or eligible to obtain certification to work under UK government regulations
- Ability to travel within the UK when required
- Comfortable working in team environments with multiple stakeholders
Location
Preferred base location: London, Reading, or Bristol with hybrid/partial remote working .
Start Date May 2026 for an initial 12-month contract with potential extension.