Solution Architect - Billing Systems (BSS)

🌳 Solution Architect – Billing (BSS) – Telco 🌳

📍 Reading – (Hybrid working – Two days in office per week).

⏳ ASAP Start Time.

⏰ Full-time Employment.

💵 £85,000 per annum + Company Benefits.

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.

✉️ Apply now or contact stu.lewis@areti.io for more information.

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