Telecom Integration Architect

We are looking for an experienced Telecom Integration Solution Architect to lead enterprise integration architecture and support complex OSS/BSS transformation initiatives within the telecommunications domain. Location: Denver, CO Work Model: Onsite – candidate must work from the customer's Denver office Pay Rate: $55-60/hr on W2 Start Date: Immediate Duration: Possible 3-Month Contract-to-Hire Architecture & Strategy Define enterprise-wide integration architecture roadmaps aligned with business goals and cloud-first initiatives. Apply TOGAF principles to govern architecture artifacts, principles, and transition states. Design end-to-end integration patterns including API-first, event-driven, microservices, and batch architectures across complex telecom ecosystems. Lead integration architecture initiatives within the Telecommunications domain. Design and integrate core OSS/BSS platforms, including CRM, Billing, Charging, Order Management, Inventory, and Network Assurance. Required Qualifications Experience in IT/Software Architecture. Should have worked as a Lead or Principal Integration Architect within the Telecommunications industry. Proven experience delivering complex OSS/BSS transformation and automated Service Activation initiatives. Strong practical experience applying TOGAF principles. Deep knowledge of:RESTful APIs gRPC GraphQL Event-Driven Architecture Kafka / RabbitMQ Enterprise Integration Patterns (EIP) Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes, Docker, and integration platforms such as MuleSoft, Apigee, AWS API Gateway, or Azure Integration Services. Strong knowledge of TM Forum frameworks, including Frameworx, TAM, eTOM, SID, and TM Forum Open APIs. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to business executives. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to assess and modernize legacy architectures. Preferred Qualifications TOGAF 9.x or 10 Certified TM Forum Certified Professional Cloud Architecture certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Interested? Please apply or reach out to me directly.