Principal Solution Architecture - AT&T

Job Description:Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology Experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll create it.We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Solution Architect with a strong background in design and development, telecom technology transformation experience, and over 8 years of architecture/design experience. The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and communication skills, be technically savvy with end-to-end solution design experience using modeling tools like Sparx, and have familiarity with TMF (TeleManagement Forum) standards. You will take ownership and lead the architecture vision and roadmaps for both the current platform and a modernized, cloud-native platform. You will lead evaluations of vendor’s products that may be required to support new products and services. Candidate will help execute on this vision and roadmap by developing solutions that progress AT&T towards the target architecture. The primary areas of focus will be in transforming AT&T’s customer experience for mobility (4G/LTE/5G) and broadband products and services.Key Responsibilities:Define the technical solution and ensure alignment with business and technical objectives.Provide technical leadership for the evolving architectural capabilities of the entire solution.Work closely with Enterprise Architects and System Engineers to ensure that program and product strategies align with business goals.Facilitate important design decisions for development teams, acting as a local authority.Specify the components and their interactions that comprise the End-to-End Integrated Architecture.Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and development teams to define high-level solutions.Determine primary components and subsystems, analyze technical trade-offs, and identify interfaces and collaborations.Define higher-level functional and non-functional requirements (NFRs) and establish a shared technical and architectural vision focused on creating technical alignment for the full solution.Work with portfolio stakeholders, customers, Enterprise Architects, System Engineers, and development teams to align architectural direction.Establish an incremental implementation strategy and technical foundation for the architectural runway.Apply abstraction and generalization to preserve architectural flexibility.Ensure common technology, design practices, and infrastructure are used when applicable.Facilitate the reuse of code, components, and proven patterns, and influence common modeling, design, and coding practices.Education:Preferred: Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, or Math; or equivalent experience.Qualifications:Typically requires 8-10 years of architecture/design experienceStrong background in design and developmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsTelecom technology transformation experience preferredAbility to collaborate with and influence cross-functional teamsCloud and SaaS integration experience desired, Salesforce, Azure or AWS4G/LTE/5G and/or broadband knowledge desiredFamiliarity with 3gpp and/or TMForum standards a plusSparx Systems Enterprise Architect experience a plusExperience with Einstein AI, LLM, Gen AI is a plus.Familiarity with TMF (TeleManagement Forum). Certifications are a plus.Our Principal Solution Architecture, earns between $141,300.00-$237,400.00 USD Annual, Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Paid Caregiver Leave.
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected.
• Adoption Reimbursement.
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance.
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs.
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us? Apply now!#ConsumerTechnologyeXperienceWeekly Hours:40Time Type:RegularLocation:USA:GA:Alpharetta / 500 North Point Pkwy - Adm (Owned):500 North Point PkwySalary Range: $141,300.00 - $237,400.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.