Solution Architect – Billing (BSS) – Fibre & Telecommunications
Location: Reading (Remote working – Two days working from office per month).
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £95,000 per annum
About Us:
A forward-thinking Fibre Broadband organisation, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that power the connectivity of tomorrow. Our team thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a passion for excellence in the Billing (BSS) domain.
Therefore, currently seeking an experienced Solution Architect with solid background in Billing Domains (BSS) and Telecommunications, Fiber, or Broadband Services.
Role Overview:
You’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient billing solutions that support this growing broadband and fibre business. You will hold a deep understanding of BSS architecture, telecommunications billing processes, and the unique challenges and opportunities presented by high-speed data services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and architecture of BSS solutions for broadband and fibre services, ensuring alignment with business requirements and strategic objectives.
* Evaluate and select appropriate BSS platforms and technologies, considering factors such as scalability, performance, cost-effectiveness, and integration capabilities.
* Define and implement billing processes, including rating, charging, invoicing, payment processing, and revenue assurance.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements related to billing and data privacy.
* Identify and mitigate potential risks and issues related to billing solutions.
* Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other team members.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, development, operations, and finance, to ensure seamless integration of billing solutions with other systems.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in BSS and the telecommunications industry, particularly in the broadband and fibre space.
* Contribute to the development of best practices and architectural standards for BSS.
* Contribute to the overall enterprise architecture strategy.
* Participate in vendor evaluations and contract negotiations.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in BSS and the telecommunications industry, particularly in the broadband and fibre space.
Qualifications:
* An experienced background within Solution Architecture, with a strong focus on Billing Solutions (BSS), ideally within telecommunications.
* Hands-on experience with BSS platforms and technologies (e.g., Amdocs, Oracle BRM, NetCracker, CSG).
* A good understanding of telecommunications billing processes, including rating, charging, invoicing, payment processing, and revenue assurance.
* Knowledge of broadband and fibre billing models, including usage-based billing, tiered pricing, and bundled services.
* Knowledge of relevant industry standards and protocols (e.g., TM Forum Frameworx).
Preferred/Desirable Skills:
* Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
* Experience with Agile development methodologies.
* Knowledge of CRM and other related business support systems.
* Experience with cloud-based billing solutions and microservices architecture is desirable.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is desirable.