OSS/BSS Solution Architect (Full Time)

Position Title: OSS/BSS Solution Architect Location: Philadelphia, PA  Hire Type: Full Time Only   Job Description:- Should have worked across BSS/OSS systems from lead generation to order creation, fulfillment, activation, service assurance(fault/performance management) and billing  Knowledge about Enterprise products (B2B space) is needed – e.g. managed broadband, managed security etc  Telecom/Cable Background is a must.  Manage Architecture deliverables; ensure understanding of Solution across all Epics and Tracks.  Knowledge across Amdocs COTS products across BSS/OSS stack is needed  Create and maintain end-to-end architecture artifacts including but not limited to, interface design document, process design document, sequence diagrams, data flow diagrams and data models across the B/OSS ecosystem.  Create and maintain the solution architecture roadmap across all Epics and produce architecture blueprints for each release iteration.  Review business requirements and collaborate with development teams to identify system impacts and estimates.  Conduct and represent in Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions as necessary during the design and integration phases.  Follow through architecture issues and integration challenges that arise throughout the software development life cycle and provide resolution.  Collaborate and drive alignment with key business stakeholders, solution development and testing teams on architecture approach and direction.  Co-ordinate with PM’s, infrastructure/operations team, testing teams and release/change control teams as needed  Experience required:  Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as an enterprise / solution architect covering service-oriented architecture, web applications architecture encompassing several platforms and tools  Overall 9+ yrs of experience  Defining software enterprise architecture  BSS/OSS background  Using enterprise application design patterns  Demonstrating ability to create systems architecture and solution design given a brief product requirement  Designing new features to meet new business requirements  Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)  Middleware oriented management, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)  Software technologies (.NET, J2EE, Mobility)  Enterprise Architecture tools (Visio, IBM Rational Software Architect, etc.)  Workflow and business process management  System integration lifecycle for a full stack BSS and/or OSS implementation   Expertise on COTS platforms :  Amdocs platform modules like Sales Quote Order Experience, Order Delivery Orchestrator, Partner Relationship Management  Teoco platform modules like fault management, performance management  Office core field service management  Familiarity with Agile software development processes – knowledge of scaled agile framework is preferred  Ability to work in a multi-vendor environment.     Thanks, Ajay Singh All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.