Senior Solution Architect – Telecom Global

TransUnion

. Serve as a trusted technical advisor and strategic partner to telecommunications carriers and enterprise customers .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesSenior💰 $168,750 - $281,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in solution architecture and systems design within the telecommunications industry, focusing on carrier-grade environments and complex technical solutions. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive solution adoption and enhance customer value through innovative technology strategies.

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Solution ArchitectureTelecommunications TechnologyAPI-Driven SolutionsCloud Platforms (AWS)Stakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Solution ArchitectureSystems DesignTelecommunications ProtocolsMessaging EcosystemsVoice Communications TechnologiesSignaling FrameworksAPI Integration (REST, JSON)Microservices ArchitectureInfrastructure AutomationCloud Deployment Technologies

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationStakeholder ManagementTechnical Presentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AWSKubernetesDockerCI/CD

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsCarrier-Grade SolutionsRFI/RFP ResponsesTechnical DocumentationCustomer SuccessStrategic PartnershipsGlobal Markets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerKubernetesMicroservices

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a trusted technical advisor and strategic partner to telecommunications carriers and enterprise customers
Design and architect carrier-grade solutions across messaging, voice, identity, and fraud prevention
Partner with customer technology teams, architects, and senior leaders to identify business opportunities, drive solution adoption, and support revenue growth
Capture Voice of Customer insights and translate requirements into product enhancements, solution designs, and roadmap recommendations
Collaborate with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, and Account Management from concept through deployment
Lead technical discussions, solution workshops, architecture reviews, and customer-facing presentations
Contribute to RFI/RFP responses, solution proposals, business cases, white papers, and technical documentation
Bridge customer technology teams and internal engineering teams to accelerate delivery and remove technical barriers
Support training and enablement for customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders
Help expand strategic telecommunications partnerships and increase customer value across global markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in solution architecture, systems design, consulting, or technical solutioning within the telecommunications industry
Demonstrated expertise supporting carrier-grade environments
Deep expertise in telecommunications technology, including messaging, voice communications, signaling, network infrastructure, and related protocols
Experience partnering with telecommunications carriers, large enterprises, or technology organizations to define and implement complex solutions
Ability to translate customer business challenges into commercially viable, scalable, and implementable technical solutions
Experience working with Product Management, Engineering, Sales, Business Development, and Customer Success teams
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered
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 with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and cloud-native architectures
Knowledge of microservices-based architectures, distributed systems, containerized applications, and modern integration patterns
Ability to architect solutions across public cloud, private cloud, and on-premises environments
Preferred: experience supporting major telecommunications providers such as T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Bandwidth, or similar organizations
Preferred: experience responding to RFIs, RFPs, and technical solution proposals
Preferred: knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud deployment technologies
Preferred: familiarity with GSMA, ATIS, 3GPP, IETF, STIR/SHAKEN, and SIP
Preferred: experience creating technical white papers, solution design documentation, customer-facing technical presentations, and reusable architecture artifacts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
Supplemental health plan options
Spousal, domestic partner, and eligible dependent coverage on select plans
Tax-advantaged HSA and FSA accounts
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
Optional voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Optional legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage
Adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage
Caregiver support
Dependent Care FSA with possible employer match
Complimentary Care@Work membership
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with gradual return eligibility
401(k) with employer match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Financial wellness resources
Career coaching
Optional long-term care insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees
Up to 12 paid holidays per year
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts
Charitable gift matching
Paid volunteer time off
Corporate volunteer events
24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well-being programs
Guided meditation and physical, mental, social, and financial wellness resources
Annual bonus plan eligibility for regular, fulltime non-sales positions
Certain positions may be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments