Solutions Design Engineer

The Solution Designer will be responsible for interfacing with business units to understand their needs, for interfacing with Ethernet service provisioning, service activation and service assurance teams to understand their needs, working with various architecture and development teams to create a E2E solution to the business need utilizing application and services infrastructure, and then working with impacted development and testing team(s) to ensure successful delivery of the proposed solution. Projects will include working with business needs for Metro/National Ethernet Services and other emerging technologies. The successful candidate will have extensive BSS systems experience, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and a background in architecture and business/system analysis. Proven experience in requirements gathering techniques, use case definition, architecture diagramming, sequence diagrams, test planning/execution and system requirement analysis. Must have • 8+ years’ experience working within the Service Provider Space. 10+ overall work experience. • Design experience within the BSS domain Order Entry/Management, Provisioning & Activation • Knowledge and experience in carrier services end-to-end solutions and operation practices • Highly skillful in BSS system architecture, designs, specifications, system testing and system users training and adoption in carrier service provisioning, design, and configuration • Deep knowledge and highly experiences in networks, devices, services modeling and automation in BSS systems • Proficiency in documenting Use Cases, Requirements, Activity Diagrams and Sequence Diagrams in a technical environment (UML) • Experience facilitating JAD sessions • Understanding of SOA and experience writing requirements in a SOA environment • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skill • Advanced proficiency with use of Microsoft Office applications including, Word, MS Project, Excel and Visio and other tools that facilitate the requirements gathering and design phases of the SDLC • Ability to work and deliver under the pressure of deadlines and commitments to the customer Nice to Have OSS Systems experience 6 month contract position. Local candidates only Phone Interview followed by an in-person interview All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Techiva is a leading information technology consulting firm helping clients realize the real benefits of technology. We deliver business-driven technology solutions that enable our clients to gain competitive advantage and reduce information technology costs. Visit us at www.techiva.com to learn more about our capabilities.