Principal Solution Architect

AT&T • Plano, TX

5d • $215,000 - $261,100 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and execution of a modern, scalable, and resilient architecture for BSS (Business Support Systems). This role involves defining and executing the roadmap for BSS transformation, including legacy system migration and the adoption of architectural best practices. You will architect integrated omnichannel solutions to deliver seamless customer journeys and embed AI/ML capabilities, including large language models and generative AI, into BSS domains to drive automation and personalization. A key aspect of this role is championing a domain-centric approach and evaluating/integrating vendor products and SaaS solutions using industry standards. You will collaborate with diverse teams, establish architecture standards and governance, and leverage architectural modeling tools and CI/CD pipelines. This position also involves mentoring solution architects and cross-functional teams, fostering innovation, and transforming consumer technology platforms into cutting-edge, cloud-native ecosystems. The role requires working with minimal oversight, consulting senior leadership, and influencing executive decisions, particularly in the LTE, 5G, and broadband space.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 7 years of experience in the job offered, or 7 years of experience in a related occupation.
• Applying knowledge in architecting cloud-native, microservices, and SaaS solutions including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Applying understanding of BSS domains and processes including customer management, product catalog, order management, billing, and revenue management.
• Applying experience with domain-driven design, event-driven architectures, and API management.
• Applying knowledge of omnichannel strategies, digital transformation, and customer journey optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and execution of a modern, scalable, and resilient architecture for BSS by leveraging cloud-native technologies, microservices, SaaS, and event-driven approaches.
• Define and execute the roadmap for BSS transformation including legacy system migration, domain-driven design, and adoption of architectural best practices.
• Architect integrated omnichannel solutions to deliver seamless and consistent customer journeys across all digital and physical touchpoints.
• Embed AI and machine learning capabilities including large language models and generative AI into BSS domains to drive automation, personalization, and intelligent decision-making.
• Champion a domain-centric approach by ensuring clear separation of concerns, optimized data flows, and high cohesion in business domains such as Customer Management, Product Catalog, Order Management, and Billing.
• Evaluate and integrate vendor products, SaaS solutions, and APIs, applying industry standards (TM Forum, 3GPP, Open APIs) and modern API management practices.
• Collaborate and engage with business, product, engineering, and operations teams to align technical solutions with business objectives and evolving customer needs.
• Establish and enforce architecture standards, governance frameworks, and best practices to ensure quality, security, privacy, and compliance including privacy and consent frameworks.
• Leverage architectural modeling tools (e.g., Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect), CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring/logging tools to drive efficiency, reliability, and observability.
• Mentor and inspire solution architects and cross functional teams, fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.
• Transform consumer technology platform into a cutting-edge and cloud-native ecosystem.
• Collaborate with diverse teams from business partners to fellow architects and lead the architectural vision that powers innovation and delivers seamless customer experiences in the LTE, 5G, and broadband space.
• Work with minimal oversight, consult senior leadership and influence executive decisions.
• Serve as a mentor and assist others with challenging issues.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal