Flint is a provider of professional services including Specialist Consultancy, Managed Services Specialist Resourcing to the telecommunications and IT sectors. Flint combines decades of telecoms and networking experience, coupled with the business insight, project management skills and resourcing capabilities that make mobile data projects happen quickly and efficiently. We do business in over 20 countries around the world, delivering our services to Tier 1 and Tier 2 mobile network operators and vendors.
Our client is currently looking on a remote, full-time and based on B2B (self-employment) contract a: Business Analyst/OSS Solution Architect
Contract: B2B (self-employed)
Location: Remote (Columbia preferably)
Duration: 1 year (extendable)
Languages: English (required), Spanish
We’re looking for an experienced OSS Solution Architect to join an international telecom transformation initiative. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in OSS domains with strong consulting, design, and leadership skills. You will act as a bridge between technical delivery and business requirements — ensuring complex OSS solutions are designed, integrated, and delivered effectively across areas such as inventory, discovery, activation, orchestration, and automation. This position is ideal for professionals who thrive in dynamic, cross-functional environments and enjoy shaping end-to-end technical solutions for large telecommunications networks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead solution design and architecture for OSS domains including Inventory, Discovery, Activation, Orchestration, and Network Management.
- Perform business and data analysis, gap assessments, and solution alignment within client OSS ecosystems.
- Produce functional specifications, process flows, blueprints, and architecture documentation.
- Facilitate design workshops, client sessions, and solution reviews.
- Collaborate with project and delivery teams to ensure solutions are delivered on time and meet quality standards.
- Act as a subject matter expert across telecom technologies such as DWDM, Ethernet, IP, and SDN/NFV.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor teams, and promote best practices in OSS design and integration.
- Manage customer engagements, identify risks, and resolve technical challenges during implementation.
Required Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of experience in the telecom OSS domain.
- Strong background in network inventory, design, discovery, activation, and orchestration systems.
- Solid understanding of Telco architectures, OSS/BSS integration, and service assurance.
- Hands-on experience with one or more OSS tools such as Netcracker, Cramer, Granite, MetaSolv, Amdocs, or similar.
- Knowledge of service automation, SDN/NFV, and cloud-native architectures.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Nice to Have
- Experience implementing OSS orchestration or automation platforms.
- Consulting or system integration experience with Tier-1 telecom operators.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adaptable to changing project needs.
Why Join
- Participate in a cutting-edge OSS transformation program for a leading global telecom operator.
- Join a multicultural, cross-functional delivery team of senior engineers and architects.
- Enjoy a fully remote B2B contract, paid in USD.
- Long-term engagement with potential for contract extension and career growth.
