AI Telco Architect

Location: Netherlands (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract / Freelance / Permanent

Our client is a leading telecommunications operator undergoing a major transformation toward AI-driven automation and autonomous networks. As part of a multi-year strategy focused on operational efficiency, OSS modernization, and real-time network intelligence, the organization is investing heavily in AI enablement, streaming telemetry, and closed-loop automation capabilities.

We are seeking an experienced AI & Telco Architect to bridge the gap between telecom network operations and modern AI capabilities.

This role requires someone who understands both OSS/network architecture and AI technologies, and can translate operational telecom challenges into scalable AI-driven solutions. You will work closely with architecture, AI, and network operations teams to help move the organization from Level 2 to Level 4 on the TM Forum Autonomous Network maturity model.

• Define AI integration architecture across OSS domains including assurance, fulfillment, inventory, and performance management
• Advise on the use of predictive AI, generative AI, and agentic AI frameworks for telecom use cases
• Drive the transition from batch-based OSS telemetry to real-time streaming architectures
• Support AI cost modeling, scalability, and reusable design principles
• Translate telecom operational processes into AI-ready requirements
• Support business cases focused on automation, Opex reduction, and operational efficiency
• Act as a bridge between network engineers, architects, data teams, and business stakeholders

• Strong telecom / OSS background with experience in:
  • Assurance
  • Fulfillment
  • Inventory
  • Fault management
  • Capacity planning
• Experience with AI/ML technologies and frameworks
• Understanding of real-time telemetry and streaming technologies (Kafka, gNMI, OpenTelemetry)
• Enterprise architecture and integration experience
• Strong stakeholder communication and business-facing skills

• TM Forum Autonomous Networks experience
• 5G SA / Network Slicing knowledge
• Data Mesh exposure
• Experience with LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGPT, or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with major OSS platforms (Ericsson, Nokia, Netcracker, Comarch)

This is an opportunity to work on a large-scale AI and network automation transformation within a leading telecom operator. You will play a key role in enabling real-time, autonomous network operations and shaping the future architecture of telecom AI integration.

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Waar je gaat werken

Our client is a leading telecommunications operator undergoing a major transformation toward AI-driven automation and autonomous networks. As part of a multi-year strategy focused on operational efficiency, OSS modernization, and real-time network intelligence, the organization is investing heavily in AI enablement, streaming telemetry, and closed-loop automation capabilities.