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Senior Software Developer - React Native Hyderabad 8 - 12 years INR 12.0 - 17.0 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Mobile App Developer with a strong background in React Native development. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in building, optimizing, and releasing mobile apps on both Android and iOS platforms. Job Responsibilities: Design and Build Apps: Collaborate with requirement owners and developers to create mobile applications that align with user needs and business objectives. Develop APIs: Design and develop application programming interfaces (APIs) for mobile apps. Write and Troubleshoot Code: Develop clean, scalable code using programming languages and debug issues as they arise. Optimize Apps: Ensure mobile apps are optimized for performance, usability, and security. Stay Updated: Continuously research and implement the latest trends and technologies in mobile app development. Meet Platform Guidelines: Ensure all apps meet the standards and guidelines for submission to the App Store and Google Play Store. Required Skills: Hands-on experience with releasing mobile applications on the Android Market or App Store. Familiarity with Flutter is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proven experience working effectively in a collaborative team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required Experience: 8+ years of programming experience in React Native, with a focus on developing and releasing mobile applications. Experience in API development and integration. Experience in troubleshooting and debugging mobile applications. Prior experience with performance optimization and meeting platform-specific guidelines. Required Qualifications: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Relevant certifications in mobile development or specific programming languages (preferred).

Senior Progress DBA Kolkata,Mumbai,New Delhi,Hyderabad,Pune,Chennai,Bengaluru 4 - 8 years INR 11.0 - 15.0 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

We are seeking a skilled Progress Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Progress OpenEdge databases and will be responsible for ensuring their reliability, performance, and security. This role involves close collaboration with development teams to design, deploy, and maintain database solutions, while also providing critical 24/7 support for production environments. Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, and upgrade Progress OpenEdge databases. Monitor and optimize database performance, ensuring high availability and reliability. Manage database backups, restorations, and disaster recovery processes. Perform routine maintenance and database tuning. Apply database patches and updates as needed. Administer security in OS/Progress environments, including user access definition and management. Monitor and maintain the security of production environments. Diagnose and resolve database-related issues. Provide 24/7 support for critical database operations. Work closely with development teams to design, test, and deploy database solutions. Create and maintain documentation for database configurations and procedures. Required Skills and Qualifications: Proficiency in Progress OpenEdge database management. Knowledge of Progress ABL (Advanced Business Language) and Progress 4GL queries is a plus. Experience with database backup tools and recovery strategies. Ability to monitor and optimize database performance. Familiarity with database indexing, partitioning, and query optimization. Experience integrating Progress databases with other applications. Understanding of Linux/Unix and Windows environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Preferred Experience: Proven track record in Progress OpenEdge DBA roles. Hands-on experience with database performance tuning and optimization. Knowledge of integrating Progress databases in enterprise systems. Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Senior Java Developer Kolkata,Mumbai,New Delhi,Hyderabad,Pune,Chennai,Bengaluru 6 - 11 years INR 9.0 - 14.0 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

We are looking for a Senior Java Developer to join our growing technology team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Java development, extensive experience in designing and implementing Spring Boot-based microservices, and hands-on expertise with Apache Kafka. Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized deployments is highly desirable. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot. Integrate and manage real-time data streaming and messaging using Apache Kafka. Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for high-performance backend services. Participate in system architecture design and code reviews. Deploy and manage microservices in Kubernetes-based environments. Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure smooth delivery. Ensure code quality through test-driven development, continuous integration, and code reviews. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production. Mentor junior developers and contribute to knowledge sharing. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelors or masters degree in computer science or a related field. 6+ years of professional Java development experience. Strong experience with Spring Boot and building microservices architectures. Proficiency in Apache Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, partitions). Working knowledge of Kubernetes (pods, deployments, services, config maps). Experience with REST APIs, JSON, and HTTP protocols. Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.). Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and team collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Docker and Helm charts. Knowledge of observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Familiarity with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL). Understanding of event-driven architecture and distributed systems.

Senior Full Stack Developer Kolkata,Mumbai,New Delhi,Hyderabad,Pune,Chennai,Bengaluru 5 - 10 years INR 20.0 - 25.0 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

Senior Full stack Developer We are seeking a Senior Full-Stack Developer with strong front-end expertise in JavaScript (React, Angular, or Vue) and a solid backend foundation in Spring Boot microservices. You should be comfortable working across the stack and experienced with real-time messaging systems like Apache Kafka. Familiarity with Kubernetes and modern DevOps practices is a plus. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack web applications. Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue). Develop backend services and APIs using Spring Boot in a microservices architecture. Implement real-time messaging and data streaming solutions with Apache Kafka. Deploy and manage microservices in Kubernetes clusters. Collaborate with product managers, designers, DevOps, and QA engineers. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and performance tuning. Maintain high standards of code quality through testing and documentation. Mentor junior developers and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture. Required Skills & Qualifications: Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of professional software development experience. Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and at least one modern JS framework (React, Angular, or Vue). Experience building scalable REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot. Working knowledge of Apache Kafka for messaging/event-driven architecture. Understanding of Kubernetes for container orchestration and service deployment. Familiarity with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and agile methodologies. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Exposure to GraphQL, WebSocket, or micro frontends. Experience with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Understanding of security best practices in web and microservices development. Experience with automated testing tools like Jest, Cypress, JUnit, or Mockito.

Business Engineer Hyderabad 2 - 5 years INR 6.0 - 10.0 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

Requirement for Business Engineer Business Engineer (BAs) play a crucial role in IT telecom projects by bridging the gap between business objectives and technical solutions. Here are some of the key responsibilities of a business analyst in IT telecom projects: Role Responsibilities: Should assists in requirements gathering, documentation, requirement analysis,support design activities, change control of business needs and system impacts. Follow best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of solutions Perform process simulations. Provide process documentation (in the solution) and operating instructions (if needed). Provide training, presentation and demo to internal Qvantel Resources or Customers. Complement developed fragments (Processes that talk with BSSAPI or external systems) with required coding to patch them to the Business Processes. Identify the business needs and corresponding Qvantel BSS stack APIs to analyze the right usage of Fragments (Processes that talk with BSSAPI or external systems) & queries for building what is needed as output for Business Process. Support programs/products team to ensure that majority of the stack is Flex-ified on a day to day basis Support project coordination interms of support for testing, training and deployment Requirements: Following are the key requirements which are essential for performing the role: Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems. Excellent communication skills. Ability to persuade others to change existing practices. Clarity, precision and strong attention to details. Analytical thinker and excellent interpersonal skills. Working knowledge with JavaScript. Intermediate-expert level knowledge on BSS, BSSAPI & domains. A creative thinker Customer facing and negotiation skills We Appreciate: Telecommunications domain knowledge Exposure to one or more telecom domains such as B2C, B2B, Mobile, Fixed Line etc A positive attitude and good humour at work

Head of Infrastructure - MS Hyderabad 15 - 20 years INR 20.0 - 27.5 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

Job Summary: The Head of Infrastructure at the Qvantel MS Unit will lead and manage all aspects of IT infrastructure operations within a managed services environment. This role requires an experienced leader with a robust background in IT infrastructure for a telecom environment, cloud solutions, and platform management, particularly within regulated Telco environments. You will drive strategic initiatives, ensure high availability of infrastructure, and manage complex projects, including cloud migration, virtualization, and security upgrades. This position calls for expertise in vendor management, network operations, and a deep understanding of the technical challenges faced by telecom operators. Key Responsibilities: Define and implement the infrastructure strategy to support Qvantel Veon s business objectives and managed services requirements. Oversee the transformation and modernization of infrastructure, with a focus on cloud and virtualization initiatives. Collaborate with senior leadership to anticipate infrastructure needs and develop long-term technology roadmaps for managed services Manage and maintain high-performance data centers, cloud environments, and network infrastructure tailored for telecom services. Ensure infrastructure reliability, scalability, and compliance with telco regulations. Lead and supervise IT infrastructure projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and deployments. Lead cloud adoption strategies and implement virtualization for managed services solutions, optimizing for cost, security, and performance. Maintain compliance with industry regulations and telco-specific security protocols. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess infrastructure effectiveness, reliability, and alignment with managed service standards. Required Skills Deep technical knowledge in infrastructure management, cloud services, network management, and cybersecurity. Proven ability to handle challenging time constraints and pressure in a managed services environment. Strong vendor management and negotiation skills. Exceptional communication skills to work effectively with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master s degree preferred. Minimum 15 years of experience in IT infrastructure management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in a telecom environment. Proven expertise in managing complex telecom infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and virtualized environments (Kubernetes, VMware). Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure frameworks Excellent leadership and project management skills.

Lead Performance Tester Hyderabad 8 - 10 years INR 12.0 - 16.0 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

We are looking for a skilled Performance Tester with hands-on experience using Apache JMeter or other open-source performance testing tools. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing performance test plans to ensure the scalability, reliability, and responsiveness of our applications and systems. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and execute performance, load, stress, and endurance tests using JMeter or similar tools. Analyze test results to identify performance bottlenecks and work with development teams to resolve issues. Create detailed test plans, test scripts, and test reports. Simulate various user scenarios and traffic loads to evaluate application behavior under stress. Integrate performance tests with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions. Monitor and analyze application and server performance metrics (e.g., CPU, memory, network usage) using monitoring tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or New Relic. Collaborate with developers, QA engineers, DevOps, and product teams to ensure application performance meets business expectations. Document testing processes, results, and provide recommendations for improvement. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience with Apache JMeter or other open-source performance testing tools (e.g., Gatling, Locust, k6). Good understanding of HTTP, REST APIs, and web technologies. Experience with performance testing of web and mobile applications. Familiarity with scripting languages such as Groovy, Python, or Java . Solid understanding of system performance metrics and monitoring tools. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integrating performance tests in automated workflows. Ability to analyze server logs, debug performance issues, and identify root causes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their performance testing implications. Experience with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Experience in Telecom Domain Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence. Certifications in performance testing or related QA domains. Education: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Senior Site Reliability Engineer Hyderabad 6 - 11 years INR 8.0 - 18.0 Lacs P.A. Hybrid Full Time

Job Title Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE), Global Operations Center Job Description We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to join our growing team. As a Senior SRE, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our infrastructure & production systems. You will be responsible for supporting a team of SREs, developing, and implementing SRE best practices, and driving continuous improvement across our infrastructure. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance system resilience, automate processes, and maintain smooth operations. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our organization by driving excellence in system reliability. Roles & Responsibilities Must have: 1. System Monitoring and Automation: Monitor system health, performance, and availability. Implement automation to proactively address issues and improve system reliability. Create effective monitoring systems to detect anomalies and respond promptly. 2. Incident Management and Response: Lead incident response efforts during critical incidents. Collaborate with teams to resolve incidents swiftly and minimize impact. Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 support. Continuously analyse repetitive incidents, system performance degradations patterns and follow Problem Management process. 3. Infrastructure Operations Management: Manage infrastructure components, including servers, databases, and networking. Optimize resource utilization and scalability. Ensure proper configuration management and version control. 4. Performance Optimization, Capacity Planning and Scaling: Identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance. Work on load testing, caching, and latency reduction. Analyse system capacity requirements and plan for scaling. Work with engineering/architecture teams to share feedback, accommodate growth and changing demands. 5. Collaboration and Work Etiquette: Support a team of SREs, providing mentorship and guidance. Foster a culture of openness, honesty, and inclusivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and Release Engineers. 6. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Document processes, procedures, and best practices. Share knowledge within the team and across the organization. 7. SLO Exposure & Tracking: Strong Technical Exposure & proven demonstration on the SLO Definitions, tracking & the four golden signals of monitoring: Latency (Request Service Time) Traffic (User Demand) Errors (Rate of Failed Requests) Saturation (Overall Capacity of the System) Good to have: 1. Technology Strategy and Innovation: Define or support enhancing the technology strategy for infrastructure and tooling. Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies. Drive continuous improvement in reliability practices. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. Proven experience as an SRE or similar role. (6+ years) Strong expertise in Linux, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure preferred), and scripting languages (Python, Bash) Experience with open-source monitoring tools stack (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Nagios, Zabbix etc..) and configuration management tools. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A passion for building and maintaining reliable, scalable systems.

AWS Infra Architect Hyderabad 11 - 19 years INR 20.0 - 35.0 Lacs P.A. Hybrid Full Time

Job Title: AWS Infrastructure Architect (Network-Centric) Role Summary We seek an expert AWS Infrastructure Architect to design, implement, and optimize secure, high-performance cloud networks for large-scale workloads. You will own end-to-end AWS networking solutions including VPCs, gateways, VPNs, Direct Connect, and hybrid connectivityensuring seamless integration with global infrastructure. Your work will directly enable resilient, zero-downtime application deployments and robust multi-account/multi-region architectures. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Network Architecture: Design & implement scalable AWS networking solutions: VPCs, Transit Gateway (TGW), VPN, Direct Connect, Route 53, Security Groups, NACLs, and WAF . Architect site-to-site VPNs , Direct Connect circuits, and BGP routing for hybrid cloud environments. Optimize network performance, latency, and cost across multi-region/multi-account setups. Connectivity & Integration: Establish secure connectivity between AWS, on-prem data centers, colocations, and 3rd-party clouds (e.g., Azure/GCP). Implement network segmentation, VPC peering, TGW attachments, and PrivateLink for microservices. Automate VPN tunnel failover and disaster recovery workflows. Workload Deployment & Security: Deploy and manage workloads within AWS networks (EC2, EKS, ECS, RDS, Lambda) with network-first security (zero-trust principles). Enforce compliance via network-level controls (e.g., TLS termination, DDoS protection, IDS/IPS). Integrate networking with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation). Operational Excellence: Monitor network health using CloudWatch, VPC Flow Logs, and AWS Network Manager . Troubleshoot complex network issues (BGP, VPN drops, latency spikes). Conduct capacity planning and cost optimization for network resources. Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor SRE/cloud teams on networking best practices. Partner with security/compliance teams to implement network governance frameworks . Document architectures, runbooks, and disaster recovery procedures. Required Qualifications 7+ years in cloud infrastructure roles, with 5+ years focused on AWS networking . Proven expertise in: AWS Networking Services: VPC, TGW, Direct Connect, VPN, CloudFront, Route 53, Network Firewall. Hybrid Connectivity: Site-to-site VPN, BGP, IPSec, and SD-WAN integration. Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC): Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK. Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and network security . Experience with container networking (EKS, ECS) and serverless architectures . Preferred Skills Familiarity with multi-cloud networking (Azure ExpressRoute, Google Cloud Interconnect). Scripting (Python, Bash) for network automation. Knowledge of SRE principles (SLIs/SLOs, error budgets). Experience with network observability tools.

Senior Solution Architect Warangal,Hyderabad,Nizamabad 14 - 21 years INR 45.0 - 55.0 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

Requirement for Solution Architect As a Solution Architect in Telecom BSS (Business Support Systems) responsible for designing, guiding, and validating end-to-end BSS solutions to support telecom services like billing, CRM, product catalog, order management, revenue and customer experience. Role Responsibilities: Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and domain experts in arriving at end-to-end solution based on the product framework. Lead end-to-end solution architecture for complex projects across various BSS domains Collaborate with customers and internal teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into effective technical solutions Define integration points and interface types across system and ensuring compliance with TM Forum standards Understand use of AI/ML which offers powerful capabilities to enhance automation, decision-making, personalization, and operational efficiency across the BSS landscape. Ensure solution and technical governance like Validate vendor solutions and ensure compliance with the overall solution architecture, conduct design walkthroughs and ensure traceability from requirements to implementation. Support subsequent phases of project providing techno functional support in system design, development, testing and rollout Support during change control, rollout and data migration support, test cases and coverage of solution by analyzing impact due to needs in the above phases Review architecture documents, interface specifications, data flow diagrams, etc. Follow best practices, routines, and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of solutions, Perform process simulations. Support project coordination interms of support for testing, training and deployment and have good communication and decision-making skills Requirements: Following are the key requirements which are essential for performing the role: Good Telcom BSS domain knowledge, architecture, solution and system integration Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems, risk management and mitigation Ability to persuade others while doing the decision making, Stakeholder management and strategic management Analytical thinker, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Expert level knowledge on BSSAPI & domains, API, microservices, SOA, understanding use of AI/ML We Appreciate: Telecommunications domain knowledge and exposure to TM Forum, etom Framework, SID model Exposure to telecom domains such as B2C, B2B, Mobile, Fixed Line etc A positive attitude and good humor at work

Senior Software Developer Hyderabad 5 - 9 years INR 15.0 - 16.0 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

Experience range 5 to 9. Hands on experience in Python with knowledge of at least one Python web framework Django, Django Rest Framework, Hands on experience with REST webservices & JSON API development (must) Good exposure to Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins Experience working with version controls like Git, Subversion Working in Agile/Scrum methodology Experience on Rabbit MQ , Celery will be a advantage Should be Technically well versed. Understand the requirements from Customer and able to propose Technical Solutions Experience in Kubernetes and Micro services needed Experienced in Maria DB and / or My SQL (or any relational DB) Appreciate the knowledge of telecom domain

Senior Infrastructure Pre Sales Specialist (Telecom BSS) kolkata,mumbai,new delhi,hyderabad,pune,chennai,bengaluru 15 - 20 years INR 10.0 - 15.0 Lacs P.A. Work from Office Full Time

You will be the infrastructure authority for Telecom BSS opportunities translating business requirements (subscriber growth, TPS/CDR volumes, latency/availability SLAs, regulatory constraints) into fit for purpose, carrier grade infrastructure solutions spanning compute, storage, networking, and security. You ll lead the technical discovery, dimensioning and TCO modeling, design and validation (PoCs), and develop BOM/BOQ and sizing calculators that de risk delivery, protect margin, and accelerate sales cycles. You ll influence C level stakeholders, partner with OEMs/ISVs/SIs, and ensure architectural integrity and operational excellence from proposal through handover. The ideal candidate should be responsible for higher proposal win rates, accurate sizing vs. actuals, resilient designs that meet SLAs, profitable BOM/BOQ, and smooth transition to delivery/operations. What You ll Do Customer Discovery & Solution Design Lead technical discovery on prospect calls; elicit and document NFRs (availability, RTO/RPO, latency, throughput), workloads (e.g., subscribers, TPS, CDR/day, bill run windows), environments (prod/non prod), and compliance needs. Architect carrier grade infrastructure solutions using market leading vendors (e.g., Dell/EMC, HPE, Cisco, NetApp), aligning to BSS modules (CRM, CPQ, Product Catalog, Order Management, Mediation, Billing/Charging). Produce reference architectures, LLD/HLD, capacity and growth models, resiliency/DR topologies (active active/active passive, stretched clusters), and costed options (good/better/best). Evaluate and recommend hypervisors & container platforms (VMware vSphere/Tanzu, Kubernetes/Openshift) and backup/DR tooling. Capacity Planning, Sizing & Performance Build sizing calculators (methodology + tooling) for CPU, memory, storage (capacity/IOPS/throughput), and network bandwidth parameterized by subscriber base, TPS, API concurrency, batch windows, and growth rates. Translate sizing outputs into vendor specific BOM/BOQ (SKUs, part numbers, licenses, support tiers), with headroom for peak loads and future growth. Model performance and conduct bottleneck analysis across app/database layers; recommend caching, storage tiers (NVMe/SSD/SAS), fabric options (FC/iSCSI), and LB/WAF strategies for scale and security. Commercialization & Sales Enablement Own BOM/BOQ creation and validation; align with commercial/finance for pricing, TCO/ROI scenarios, and margin preservation. Craft proposals, technical SoWs, RFP/RFI responses, compliance matrices, and assumptions/constraints that de risk delivery. Deliver executive ready narratives, demos, and PoCs; handle objections; present trade offs and decision frameworks to C suite and architects. Security, Compliance & Risk Map designs to security baselines (e.g., NIST/ISO 27001/SOC 2), data protection (GDPR like), keys & trust (TPM, HSM, PKI), and telecom grade segmentation and observability. Design backup/restore, geo redundancy, key rotation, patch windows, and change management aligned to ITIL v4. Collaboration & Partner Ecosystem Collaborate with Business Development, Account Management, PMO, Delivery, and SRE/Operations to ensure feasibility and smooth handover. Build and maintain relationships with OEMs/ISVs/SIs for roadmap insight, deal registration, and special pricing. Drive new tactical engineering offerings (reference builds, validated designs, outcome based services). Evangelism & Continuous Improvement Publish whitepapers, RA patterns, and sizing guides; present at trade shows and technical conferences. Maintain current knowledge of CPUs, GPUs, memory, storage media (NVMe), fabrics, switches, NICs, SmartNIC/DPU, and emerging architectures. Contribute to internal playbooks, templates, and automation that reduce cycle time and variability. Core Technical Competencies Compute x86/ARM server platforms, CPU architecture (NUMA, SMT), memory channels/DDR generations, PCIe lanes, BIOS/UEFI tuning, IPMI/iDRAC/ILO. Virtualization and container platforms: VMware vSphere/Tanzu, KVM, OpenStack, Kubernetes/Openshift; VM/container placement, affinity/anti affinity, overcommit. Storage RAID levels, NVMe/SSD/SAS, storage fabrics (FC/iSCSI/NVMe oF), tiering/caching, snapshots/clones, replication (sync/async). Performance: IOPS, throughput, latency; queue depth tuning; filesystem choices (XFS, ext4, ZFS), NFS/SMB for supporting services. Networking L2/L3, VLAN/VXLAN/EVPN, routing (OSPF/BGP), QoS for east west & north south flows. Load balancing (F5, NGINX, HAProxy), API gateways, DNS/GSLB, Anycast, multicast where applicable. Security Firewalls (Palo Alto/Cisco/Check Point), WAF, IPS/IDS, micro segmentation; SIEM/SOAR integrations. IAM, MFA, RBAC/ABAC, TPM, HSM, FIPS 140 2/3; certificate lifecycle (PKI), secrets management, secure boot. Virtualization, Containers & Cloud vSphere clusters, DRS/HA, vSAN; Tanzu, CSI/CNI; Kubernetes operators, node pools, HPA/VPA, service meshes. Hybrid and public clouds (Azure/AWS/GCP) for bursting/DR/backup, private connectivity (ExpressRoute/Direct Connect). Databases & Middleware (BSS context) RDBMS (Oracle, PostgreSQL), cache (Redis), messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ), object stores; backup/restore and HA patterns (RAC/AlwaysOn/Patroni). Batch vs. real time pipelines for rating/charging/billing workloads. Observability, Resiliency & Automation Prometheus/Grafana, ELK/EFK, Splunk; SLOs/SLIs, golden signals. Backup/DR tooling, geo redundancy, RTO/RPO testing. IaC & config mgmt: Terraform, Ansible; CI/CD for infra; policy as code (OPA). Telecom BSS Domain Competencies Understanding of BSS domains: CRM, CPQ, Product Catalog, Order Management/Orchestration, Mediation, Billing/Charging; batch windows (bill runs), real time rating performance, and latency sensitive APIs. Familiarity with TM Forum (eTOM/SID/TAM) and TMF Open APIs; integration patterns with OSS and 5G core touchpoints. Carrier grade design principles: 99.99%+ availability, change windows, maintenance/outage planning, active active DC patterns, and regulatory retention. Presales Process Responsibilities RFI/RFP leadership: response ownership, compliance matrices, risk registers, dependencies, and assumption logs. Workload modeling & capacity plans for current and 3 5 year horizons; translate into scalable architecture & funding asks. BOM/BOQ derivation with precise vendor SKUs, licensing, support (24 7/NBD/4 hour), and spares strategy. Cost/timeline trade off analysis and TCO/ROI presentations for executive decision making. Handover package to delivery/operations: HLD/LLD, runbooks, test plans, SOW, acceptance criteria. What Would Make You a Strong Fit Deep knowledge of server (x86/ARM), enterprise storage, and networking equipment design, plus security controls by design. Working knowledge of computer architectures, components, rack builds, data center power/cooling, and hardware standards. Fluent with terms like RAID, NVMe, IPMI, IOPS, TPM, NIC offload, SR IOV, CPU pinning, hugepages. Strong Linux (RHEL/Oracle Linux/Ubuntu) and hypervisors; comfort with Kubernetes and container orchestration. Proven ability to build rapport, influence stakeholders, and present to C level; excellent written and verbal communication. Experience selling verification/design/deployment services and articulating value & risk. Regulatory awareness (ISO 27001/SOC 2/NIST; data protection akin to GDPR), and telco grade operational governance. Ability to travel up to 25%. Qualifications & Experience 15+ years in enterprise infrastructure with 5+ years in Telco BSS or carrier grade presales/architecture. Track record creating sizing calculators, BOM/BOQ, and SoWs for multi site, mission critical workloads. Experience leading PoCs, performance tests, and executive briefings. Bachelor s/Master s in CS/EE/IT or equivalent experience. Preferred Certifications (nice to have): VCP (VMware), CKA/CKAD (Kubernetes), RHCE, CCNP/CCIE (Cisco), Dell/EMC Proven, NetApp NCIE, Azure/AWS Architect, ITIL v4, CISSP/CCSP, TOGAF/SAFe (for architecture/process alignment).