Solution Architect

As a Solution Architect or Technical Lead, you will have a direct impact on the growth and operational success of Ericsson's mobile wallet implementations across the globe. You’ll work closely with customers, internal stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to design, build, and deliver scalable, secure, and innovative fintech solutions using the Ericsson Wallet Platform (EWP) and related technologies.

You’ll be the driving force behind high-level architecture and detailed technical design, leading implementation efforts while ensuring successful integrations across third-party services such as USSD, SMSC, Banks, and Service Delivery Platforms.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Design Leadership. Prepare high-level (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) documentation for mobile wallet implementations and complex integrations using EWP.
2. Customer Engagement. Engage in regular interactions with customers to gather business requirements and technical needs while providing expert guidance on solution design.
3. Integration Management. Ensure seamless integration with third-party systems (e.g., banks, SMSC, USSD, SDPs), ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration. Work with diverse teams across product management, development, and operations to deliver end-to-end fintech solutions.
5. Governance & Reporting. Report progress regularly to Project Managers and key stakeholders, participate in governance forums to align solution direction.
6. Testing & Validation. Define acceptance criteria, perform system testing, and lead user acceptance testing (UAT) efforts to achieve customer sign-off.
7. Innovation & Strategy. Propose new solutions to customers to create fresh business opportunities, influence Ericsson’s roadmap through market insights.
8. Documentation & Tools. Use tools like MS Project, MS Visio, and other planning tools for documentation, design, and project tracking.

What You Bring to the Table

1. Education. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is a must, Master’s or equivalent experience is a plus.
2. Experience. 8–12 years of experience in designing and implementing complex telecom or fintech systems.
3. Customer-Centric Approach. Hands-on experience working directly with customers in a solution governance or consultative role.

Technical Expertise

1. Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, UNIX/Linux, HTTP, DIAMETER, SMPP, XML APIs, clustering, and IP networking.
2. Strong experience with relational databases like Oracle and MySQL.
3. Previous deployments in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) are highly desirable.
4. Documentation Skills. Proven ability to write solution design documents such as HLDs, LLDs, and integration guides.
5. Fintech and Telco Know-how. Understanding of convergent charging, billing systems, CRM, omni-channel platforms, and digital customer experience.
6. Strategic Thinking. Business-savvy with a deep understanding of market trends in fintech and the ability to translate technical solutions into value propositions.
7. Leadership & Communication. Strong interpersonal skills with experience leading multicultural and matrixed teams, capable of influencing C-level stakeholders.
8. Certifications. Industry certifications in Kubernetes, cloud platforms, or fintech solutions are a strong advantage.
9. Language Skills. Proficiency in English at a professional (C1) level is mandatory.

Why Join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, we believe in your power to innovate. This role provides you the opportunity to work on real-world challenges and design solutions that make a global impact. You’ll join a diverse and collaborative environment where creativity and initiative are celebrated, and your growth is prioritized.

We value diversity and inclusion deeply and strive to build teams that represent a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Because together, we can build a better, more connected world.