Application Architect - Automation & Microservices; Telecom Domain

Overview

CTG is seeking to fill an Application Architect – Automation & Microservices (Telecom Domain) position for our client.

Location: Dallas, TX

Duration: 12 months

• Design and implement end-to-end application architecture with a strong focus on application automation and microservices within a telecom environment.

• Translate functional and non-functional business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing solution architectures.

• Provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle, including architecture definition, design reviews, development guidance, and deployment support.

• Architect and integrate automation solutions that streamline business processes and optimize service delivery across enterprise systems.

• Lead technology evaluation, selection, and proof-of-concept activities for automation, AI/GenAI, and microservices platforms.

• Define and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and governance related to automation, APIs, and microservices.

• Ensure performance optimization, resiliency, security, and compliance requirements are met across all solutions.

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, product owners, developers, and operations teams to align architecture with business objectives.

• Oversee integration of automation assets (digital workers, agent assistants, IT/AI operations) into existing IT ecosystems.

• Expert-level knowledge of application automation tools and platforms such as UiPath, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, workflows, and orchestration technologies.

• Strong experience with AI/GenAI capabilities and integration, including APIs for Watsonx and/or other hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Proven expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, event-driven architectures, and system integration patterns.

• Deep understanding of telecom domain processes and large-scale, distributed enterprise environments.

• Experience with automation assets including Digital Workers, Agent Assistants, and IT/AI Operations solutions.

• Familiarity with IBM Delivery Central Platform (IDCP) and IBM Consulting Advantage platform, including Method
  
  X, reusable assets, and AI assistants.

• Strong knowledge of security architecture, compliance standards, and performance optimization techniques.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• 8+ years of overall application architecture or senior technical leadership experience.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing automation-centric and microservices-based solutions.

• Demonstrated experience leading architecture initiatives in complex, enterprise-scale environments, preferably within the telecom industry.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

• Relevant architecture, cloud, or automation certifications are a plus.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Laura Dominguez at . Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

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