Telco Edge Cloud Architect

Edge Cloud architect – Experience in Telco industry We are seeking an Edge Cloud Architect to lead the design and evolution of our telecom edge platform, spanning far-edge sites, central offices, regional data centres, and core cloud. You will architect the infrastructure that hosts cloud-native network functions (CNFs), Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC) applications, and enterprise edge services on 5G and converged network. You will work across network engineering, RAN, core, OSS/BSS, security, and product teams to deliver carrier-grade edge capabilities that meet strict latency, availability, and regulatory requirements. The Edge Cloud Architect should combine telecom network expertise, cloud architecture skills, business acumen, and ecosystem thinking. The role extends beyond platform design to identifying and driving synergies across different programs. Locations : Brussels, Belgium or Amsterdam, Netherlands or Germany Bridge business and technical teams by translating expectations into cloud offerings for target segments (B2B, B2B2C, and B2B2B) and defining the technical requirements for each offering. Architect the hosting of 5G Core functions (UPF, SMF, AMF), vRAN/Open RAN components (CU, DU), and MEC applications on shared cloud-native infrastructure Evaluate emerging technologies (5G/MEC, AI inference at the edge, WebAssembly, serverless edge runtimes) and recommend adoption where they add value Continuously track emerging trends, including AI at the edge, distributed cloud, sovereign cloud, MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing), and network APIs. Understand how 5G Core, RAN, and network functions can leverage edge computing, and drive convergence between Edge Cloud and next-generation mobile technologies (AI-for-RAN and RAN-for-AI). Strong understanding of 5G architecture (SA and NSA), including core, RAN, and transport, as well as 4G/LTE fundamentals Deep experience with Kubernetes and telco-grade extensions (Multus, SR-IOV, DPDK, real-time kernels, GPU/SmartNIC/FPGA acceleration) Solid knowledge of carrier networking: IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, SD-WAN, EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, timing and synchronization (PTP/SyncE) Familiarity with NFV concepts and standards (ETSI NFV, 3GPP, O-RAN Alliance, TM Forum) Lead the selection and integration of edge platforms, container, and Kubernetes distributions (e.g., K3s, KubeEdge, OpenShift), and CDN/edge compute services Maintain a strong understanding of network architecture and the two-way relationship between cloud and network design: cloud offerings can shape network architecture, while network constraints can determine cloud architecture choices. Hands-on experience deploying cloud-native or virtualized network functions in a production telecom environment Align stakeholders across network engineering, IT, cloud teams, enterprise business units, and partners. Look beyond individual projects to identify reusable building blocks across Edge cloud, Telco Cloud, and enterprise cloud offerings. Drive architectural decisions through influence rather than authority, building a shared vision across diverse transformation programs. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Open RAN and vRAN deployments, and with the RAN Intelligent Controller (near-RT and non-RT RIC) Experience with private 5G / enterprise network solutions or neutral-host environments Familiarity with Nephio, ONAP, or intent-based network automation Experience with major telco-cloud platforms (Red Hat OpenShift, Wind River, VMware Telco Cloud, Azure Operator Nexus, AWS for Telecom) Knowledge of edge AI/ML inference and network data analytics (NWDAF) Experience with CDN, video delivery, gaming, or AR/VR workloads at the edge Background in observability for carrier networks (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, streaming telemetry) Programming experience in Go, Python, or Rust Certifications such as CKA/CKAD, CCIE(good to have), TOGAF, or relevant 3GPP/O-RAN training