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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect (Telecom-Global) - **Company:** TransUnion LLC - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $168,750.0 - $281,250.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, VoIP, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Distributed Systems, Fraud Prevention and Detection, JSON, Network Architecture, Systems Integration, Private Cloud Environment, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Api Design, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** October 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2993724723-2 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems design, consulting, or technical solutioning within the telecommunications industry, with demonstrated expertise supporting carrier-grade environments. * Deep domain expertise in telecommunications technology, specifically messaging, voice communications, signaling, network infrastructure, and related protocols. * Experience partnering directly with telecommunications carriers, large enterprises, or technology organizations to define and implement complex solutions. * Proven ability to translate customer business challenges into technical solutions that are commercially viable, scalable, and implementable. * Experience working closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, and Customer Success organizations. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage effectively with architects, engineers, product leaders, and executive-level customer stakeholders. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered. Required Technical Skills: * Strong understanding of telecommunications protocols, messaging ecosystems, voice communications technologies, signaling frameworks, and carrier network architecture. * Experience designing API-driven solutions and integrating enterprise systems using REST APIs, JSON, and modern application interfaces. * Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably AWS (Amazon Web Services), and cloud-native architectures. * Knowledge of microservices-based architectures, distributed systems, containerized applications, and modern integration patterns. * Ability to evaluate and architect solutions across public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises environments. We're Also Looking for the Preferred Skills Below. Whether You Are Proficient or Could Use Some Brushing Up, We're Happy to Support Your Career Development and Growth In: * Experience supporting major telecommunications providers such as T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Bandwidth, or similar organizations. * Experience responding to RFIs, RFPs, and technical solution proposals. * Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD practices, infrastructure automation, and cloud deployment technologies. * Familiarity with telecommunications standards, industry organizations, and frameworks such as GSMA, ATIS, 3GPP, IETF, STIR/SHAKEN, and SIP. * Experience creating technical white papers, solution design documentation, customer-facing technical presentations, and reusable architecture artifacts. ## Description * Serve as a trusted technical advisor and strategic partner to telecommunications carriers and enterprise customers, with a primary focus on supporting key customer relationships such as T-Mobile and other global telecommunications organizations. * Design and architect carrier-grade solutions across messaging, voice, identity, and fraud prevention domains, balancing customer needs, technical feasibility, and commercial value. * Partner directly with customer technology teams, architects, and senior leadership stakeholders to identify new business opportunities, drive solution adoption, and support revenue growth initiatives. * Capture Voice of Customer (VOC) insights and translate customer requirements into scalable product enhancements, solution designs, and future roadmap recommendations. * Collaborate across Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, and Account Management teams to bring new solutions from concept through deployment. * Lead technical discussions, solution workshops, architecture reviews, and customer-facing presentations with both technical and executive audiences. * Serve as a key contributor to Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP) responses, solution proposals, business cases, white papers, and customer-facing technical documentation. * Act as a bridge between customer technology teams and internal engineering teams to accelerate delivery, remove technical barriers, and enable successful implementations. * Support training and enablement efforts for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to increase solution awareness and adoption. * Contribute to a high-growth business focused on expanding strategic telecommunications partnerships and increasing customer value across global markets. ## Related Videos - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Playing in Production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100363-wearedevelopers-live-playing-in-production) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [The CAMARA Project: How Telcos Collaborating Improves Developer Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/671-the-camara-project-how-telcos-collaborating-improves-developer-experience) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)