• Application Deadline:
• Position: Solution Architect (Core & Cloud)


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

About this Opportunity

• We are now looking for a Core & Cloud Solution Architect, to drive assigned opportunities and deliveries. You will be responsible for analyzing, designing and developing commercially viable end-to-end technical solutions for the customers.


• In this role, you will be driving opportunities and deliveries in all Core & Cloud sub-domains, Packet Core, CS Core, Unified Data Management and Policy, VoLTE and Evolved Communication, Mobile Switching, Signaling Solutions, Cloud Native Infrastructure, NFVI and Software Defined Infrastructure.


• You will be working closely with Service Delivery Units, Solution Area OSS, Core & Cloud, PMO and the account team. The Solution Architect OCC will report to The Head of Service Delivery MTN West Africa.

What You Will Do

• Define the technical solutions for Core & Cloud projects.


• Drive pre-sales activities, produce solution maps and documents, cost estimation and Statement of Work.


• Drive feasibility studies, network impact reports and test strategies for green field deployments, upgrades, expansions and migrations.


• Act as a SPOC for all Core & Cloud solution engagements towards the customer and the Market Area teams.


• Establish thought leadership through delivering customer presentations and webinars. 


• Support operational activities by working closely with the team responsible for deployment, upgrade, integration and testing.

You Will Bring

• Education: University Degree or equivalent


• 7+ years of experience as a Core & Cloud Solution Architect. Proven experience in Packet Core (EPC), CS Core, vIMS, VoLTE, VoWiFi, UDM/UDC, DSC, PCRF/SAPC, NFVi and Cloud native.


• Previous experience as a services engineer or equivalent. 


• E2E technical understanding.


• OSS solution architecture experience is an advantage.


• 5G experience is an advantage.


• E2E technical understanding.


• Decision making and "just do it" demeanor.


• Leading, presenting and communicating with internal and external partners at C-level. 


• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.


• Business and Commercial acumen.


• Evidence of ongoing self-development required.