Responsibilities

• Design and implement data models, structures, and workflows for BSS applications.
• Develop and maintain logical and physical data models for telecom systems, ensuring scalability, flexibility, and alignment with business requirements.
• Establish best practices for data governance, data integration, and data lifecycle management within the BSS environment. 
• Lead efforts to integrate data across multiple systems, including CRM, billing, order management, inventory, and network management.
• Design and implement data pipelines, ETL processes, and data transformation logic to facilitate seamless data flow between systems.
• Ensure data consistency, accuracy, and integrity across the BSS ecosystem.
• Define data governance frameworks and policies in line with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Ensure secure data handling, storage, and transmission practices across the BSS landscape.
• Establish data quality standards and metrics to monitor data health and compliance.
• Work closely with other IT architects, business analysts, and product teams to align data architecture with business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide guidance on data modeling and design best practices for development teams.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data models, integration processes, and architecture standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong experience with Business Support Systems (BSS), including billing systems, CRM, ERP and order management.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing data solutions in complex telecom environments.
• Proficiency in database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL, relational databases like SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).
• Strong understanding of data modeling techniques (e.g., ER modeling, dimensional modeling, and normalization).
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data integration tools (e.g., Talend, Informatica, Apache Nifi).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Azure) and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Knowledge of telecommunications standards and protocols (e.g., TM Forum standards, OSS/BSS frameworks).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong project management and time management abilities.
• Familiarity with telecom network data and integration is an asset