RAN Integration Solution Architect

About the role

We are looking for a RAN Integration Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of Radio Access Network (RAN) integration solutions across 4G and 5G environments. In this role, you will act as a technical authority, ensuring successful integration, modernization, and optimization of network solutions while supporting customers through complex transformation programs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RAN integration activities for 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G networks.
• Define solution architectures, integration strategies, and implementation plans.
• Ensure successful deployment, commissioning, testing, and acceptance of network solutions.
• Serve as the technical escalation point for complex integration and interoperability issues.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, operations teams, and third‑party vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Drive adoption of Cloud RAN, Open RAN, virtualization, and automation initiatives.
• Review network designs, configurations, and implementation plans to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support presales activities, technical proposals, solution development, and customer presentations.
• Identify risks, provide mitigation plans, and ensure delivery milestones are achieved.
• Mentor engineers and promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in RAN integration, deployment, and network evolution projects covering all RAN technologies.
• Strong knowledge of 2G, 3G, LTE and 5G technologies, network architecture, protocols, and integration processes.
• Experience with Ericsson RAN solutions, OSS/ENM platforms, and network management systems.
• Understanding of Cloud RAN, Open RAN, virtualization, and modern telecom architectures.
• Knowledge of automation tools and scripting languages such as Python or Ansible is an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and manage stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic, multi‑vendor, and geographically distributed environments.
• Professional certifications in telecommunications, cloud, or 5G technologies are a plus.

Required skills

• Ericsson RAN solutions
• OSS/ENM platforms
• Network management systems
• Cloud RAN
• Open RAN
• Virtualization
• Automation tools
• Python
• Ansible