Enterprise Architect (TELECOM Domain)

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, SysMind, LLC, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job Title: Enterprise ArchitectLocation: Irving, TX (100% Onsite)Duration: 6 MonthsCore Technology StackJava 17, Spring Boot (Spring Integration, Spring Batch, Spring Kafka)Apache KafkaKubernetes / OpenShiftOracle Database (SQL, PL/SQL)ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, JaegerSFTP, Object Storage (S3-like systems)Role Description System Architecture & DesignLead the design of scalable, fault-tolerant mediation platforms supporting:File ingestion and processing pipelinesData format conversion servicesSFTP-based distribution systemsEvent-driven processing and downstream delivery pipelinesReal-time monitoring and reconciliation workflows Telecom Data Processing (Binary & Protocol-Level Expertise)Parse, decode, and transform telecom-grade binary data formats including:ASN.1-encoded CDRs and UDRsAMA (Automatic Message Accounting) recordsProprietary carrier-specific byte-stream formatsWork at low-level byte manipulation to ensure accurate data interpretation and transformation. Backend Development (Java / Spring Boot)Build and maintain core mediation services using Java 17 and Spring BootImplement enterprise-grade solutions using:Spring Integration for messaging workflowsSpring Batch for large-scale data processingSpring Kafka for event streamingDevelop reusable platform libraries and shared components Kubernetes / OpenShift EngineeringDesign and deploy containerized applications on OpenShift/KubernetesDefine and manage:Helm chartsResource allocation and tuningPersistent volume strategiesHorizontal scaling policiesRolling upgrades and deployment strategies Database Architecture (Oracle)Design high-performance schemas for:Mediation metadataReconciliation state trackingAudit and compliance dataWrite and optimize complex SQL and PL/SQLTune queries using indexing, partitioning, and execution plan analysis Site Reliability Engineering (SRE)Define and manage SLOs and SLIsLead incident response and root cause analysisConduct post-mortems and implement corrective actionsApply error budget policies and automate remediation strategiesIncorporate chaos engineering and resilience testing practices Observability & MonitoringBuild end-to-end observability frameworks using:Structured logging (Logback, ELK)Metrics (Micrometer, Prometheus, Grafana)Distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry, Jaeger)Design alerting systems for carrier-grade reliability Performance & Reliability EngineeringProfile and optimize:JVM performance and garbage collectionKafka consumer throughput and partition strategiesFile I/O pipelines and batch processing systemsDatabase query performanceEstablish performance benchmarks and regression testing gates Technical LeadershipLead architectural decision-making across platformsConduct design and code reviewsMentor engineering teamsCollaborate with OSS/BSS, network, and downstream system teamsRequired Qualifications 10+ years of software engineering experience5+ years in telecom or carrier-grade OSS/BSS environmentsStrong expertise in Java 17 and Spring ecosystemHands-on experience with:ASN.1 decoding and binary protocol parsingCDR/UDR processing and AMA record handlingStrong Kubernetes and OpenShift experienceAdvanced Oracle SQL/PLSQL skillsDeep understanding of Kafka at scaleStrong SRE mindset (SLOs, SLIs, on-call, incident management)Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry)Ability to debug system-level issues (OS, JVM, network, threading)Experience with large-scale file processing and SFTP/object storage systemsKey Responsibilities SummaryLead architecture for telecom mediation platformsBuild and scale high-throughput data processing systemsEnsure system reliability, observability, and performance at scaleDrive engineering excellence across teams and platformsSupport mission-critical carrier-grade operationsSYSMIND LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without any discrimination. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels in the company. All job offers are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check and reference checks. Additionally passing the drug test may also be required. All contractors intending to work on SYSMIND's W2 are "at will" employees.