Solutions Architecture

Hybrid in Spain·Added yesterday

Telefónica

222 open roles

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Telefónica doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Be near Spain for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 7+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.

The role

SOLUTION ARCHITECTURE

Telefónica España

Are you motivated to lead business transformation, drive strategic initiatives, and turn business challenges into high-impact technological solutions?

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and assume a key role in the evolution of the Telco ecosystem, at Telefónica España we want to meet you.

What you'll do

You will functionally lead the definition, coordination, and implementation of strategic Telco business transformation initiatives, ensuring the effective conversion of business objectives into operational technological capabilities and guaranteeing the end-to-end implementation of solutions within the BSS/OSS ecosystem.

You will be responsible for guaranteeing the global coherence of the transformation, from the identification of the need to its operational adoption, ensuring alignment between business, architecture, processes, operations, and vendors. Additionally, you will ensure the maximization of the value provided by each initiative and minimize the risks associated with its implementation, driving an efficient and sustainable execution of the transformation.

Challenge 1: Definition and Evolution of End-to-End Solutions

  • Define the functional and technical architecture of the systems.
  • Ensure the coherence of solutions and their implementation.
  • Incorporate non-functional requirements from the design phase (performance, availability, security, resilience, and observability).
  • Identify opportunities for evolution, simplification, and modernization of solutions within your scope of responsibility.
  • Ensure the alignment of solutions with the target architecture and the technological roadmap.

Challenge 2: Alignment between Business and Technology:

  • Act as the main interlocutor between business areas in the projects you lead.
  • Participate in sessions for the definition and prioritization of initiatives.
  • Translate commercial needs into viable functional and technical requirements.
  • Analyze impacts on end-to-end processes and systems.
  • Propose functional and technological alternatives considering business value, effort, and operational impact.
  • Contribute to the definition of functional roadmaps related to your area of action.

Challenge 3: Service Design and Process Transformation

  • Implement and evolve service definition methodologies based on TM Forum.
  • Design functional capabilities aligned with commercial and operational processes.
  • Identify opportunities for automation and optimization of end-to-end processes.
  • Guarantee coherence between the operating model, catalog, processes, and technological architecture.
  • Incorporate AI-based capabilities when they provide improvements in efficiency, quality, or customer experience.
  • Promote reusable and scalable models for the definition of new business capabilities.

Challenge 4: Implementation and Coordination of Initiatives

  • Take responsibility for assigned initiatives from the definition phase to production deployment.
  • Coordinate the necessary technical activities between business, development teams, operations, and vendors.
  • Perform monitoring of milestones, risks, dependencies, and impacts to guarantee the progress of initiatives.
  • Resolve functional or technical deviations during execution.
  • Participate in technical reviews, integrated tests, and functional validations.
  • Lead the coordination of UAT testing and ensure correct preparation for production.
  • Facilitate communication between the various participants of the initiative.

Challenge 5: Technological Evolution and Vendor Coordination

  • Analyze technical proposals from vendors and validate their alignment with the target architecture.
  • Coordinate technical dependencies between multiple teams and vendors.
  • Perform monitoring of deliverables and technical commitments associated with the initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities for simplification, reduction of technical debt, and optimization of the BSS/OSS ecosystem.
  • Promote the reuse of common capabilities and components.
  • Contribute to the technological evolution of the domain through the evaluation of new solutions and trends.

Challenge 6: Mentoring and Capability Development

  • Act as a reference in your area of specialization.
  • Support architects, analysts, and specialists with less experience in the definition of complex solutions.
  • Share knowledge, best practices, and design standards.
  • Participate in the review and validation of architectural proposals prepared by other professionals.
  • Contribute to the development of internal capabilities through mentoring activities and knowledge transfer.
  • Drive the homogenization of architectural and methodological criteria within the area.

How you'll work

WORK LOCATION: Madrid.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

¿QUÉ BUSCAMOS?

Personas con muchas ganas de darlo todo y marcar la diferencia. Apasionadas de la innovación y las tecnologías punteras.

Con esta oportunidad podrás adentrarte en el apasionante universo tecnológico y ser parte del cambio: un mundo más conectado, más humano, y lleno de historias que transforman vidas.

Remember to attach your updated CV in PDF format.

WE WANT PEOPLE LIKE YOU...

Requirements

Nice to have

  • OSS/BSS ecosystem in Telecommunications.
  • Lead-to-Quote, Quote-to-Order, Order-to-Activate, and Order-to-Cash processes.
  • Relevant vendor certifications for BSS/OSS platforms (Architect, Implementation Specialist, etc.)
  • TM Forum standards (ODA, SID, eTOM, Open APIs).
  • Migration and decommissioning strategies for legacy systems.
  • Project management.
  • Cloud and hybrid architectures.
  • REST APIs.
  • Event-driven architecture.
  • At least 7 years in IT solution architecture and design.
  • Experience in the TELCO sector.
  • Experience in the B2B sector.
  • Participation in technological modernization plans with progressive migration of legacy systems.
  • Experience in the implementation and integration of enterprise solutions such as: Salesforce, ServiceNow, Blue Planet, Amdocs, Netcracker, HP, etc.
  • Experience in high availability and mission-critical environments.

Education & certifications

DO YOU IDENTIFY WITH THIS? IT'S TIME TO MAKE THE LEAP!

VALUED EDUCATION:

  • Systems Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related degree.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

En Telefónica creemos firmemente que promover la diversidad y la inclusión es una gran oportunidad para conectar talento, crecer como compañía y como sociedad. Hay un lugar en Telefónica para todos los tipos de talento, por encima de todo buscamos diversidad de talentos ¿Cuál es el tuyo?

Si te unes a Telefónica, te unes a una de las empresas tecnológicas TOP TEN para trabajar en España y a un equipo que no deja de reinventarse cada día para ser líder en su sector.

Y es que, en Telefónica España, creemos firmemente que son las personas como tú las que dan sentido a la tecnología y no al revés. Queremos hacer nuestro mundo más humano, conectando la vida de las personas. Y por ello, aspiramos a digitalizar a toda la sociedad, sin dejar a nadie atrás.

Además, somos uno de los mejores empleadores:

  • Sumergiéndote en proyectos novedosos y retadores.
  • Impulsando tu desarrollo profesional, a través de formación continua adaptada a tus necesidades y motivaciones.
  • Apostamos por el equilibrio entre la vida profesional y personal. En Telefónica España impulsamos la flexibilidad, posicionándonos como referente en nuevas formas de trabajo, horarios, jornadas y medidas de conciliación: podrás disfrutar de un modelo híbrido de trabajo.
  • Te ofrecemos un contrato Indefinido y una retribución muy atractiva.
  • Seguro de vida, plan de pensiones y seguro médico privado.
  • Invitándote a participar en nuestro programa de voluntariados.

Es necesario que conozcas los Principios de Negocio Responsable de nuestra compañía. Buscamos profesionales confiables, con integridad, que se comprometan con una gestión ética y transparente, promoviendo un desarrollo social y ambiental más justo y sostenible.

About Telefónica

Telefónica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies, providing fixed and mobile connectivity, digital services, and technology solutions to consumers and businesses across Europe and Latin America. With over 100,000 employees and a strong presence in Spain, the UK, Germany, and Brazil, the company operates through brands such as Movistar, O2, and Vivo, and has expanded into areas like cybersecurity, cloud, IoT, and AI through its innovation units.

In Spain, Telefónica is headquartered in Madrid and is a major employer of tech talent, with a strong focus on cybersecurity, data, and AI. The company actively hires international professionals, offering roles in English and fostering a diverse, innovative culture. Its Spanish operations are central to its global strategy, making it a relevant option for internationals seeking to work in a large, established tech and telecom player in Spain.

Industry
Telecom
Founded
1924
Employees
100,000+
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Telefónica's Spanish offices are largely based in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant tech hub in the Distrito Telefónica complex in Madrid.
  • The company frequently hires international tech talent and many roles are offered in English, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • Telefónica has a strong commitment to innovation, with dedicated units like gAIt and Wayra focusing on AI and startups.
  • The company offers a comprehensive relocation package and support for international hires, including visa assistance.
  • With a global presence and a large Spanish operation, Telefónica provides opportunities for internal mobility across countries and roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

Telefónica define una cultura de alto impacto y un modelo común de liderazgo que nos permite convertir la estrategia en acción, basado en tres actitudes clave:

  • Dar lo mejor de nosotros
  • Cuestionar nuestros límites
  • Crecer juntos

Y en seis capacidades que marcan la diferencia en el día a día:

  • Foco en el cliente
  • Excelencia en la ejecución
  • Innovación digital
  • Claridad y valentía
  • Impulso de la responsabilidad
  • Desarrollo de las personas
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