: Networking Technical Architect

ACL Digital is looking for a passionate and self-motivated Networking Technical Architect for its Networking and Cloud division.

The role involves defining and driving the development of virtualized Datacom and Telecom core products, with a focus on transforming traditional Telecom and IP networking products and applications using Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN) principles.

The ideal candidate should possess strong hands-on technical expertise in IP networking, routing protocols, and Broadcom Jericho 2 SDK programming, along with an understanding of cloud networking, microservices, and containerization.

The role requires technical leadership, architectural design capabilities, and the ability to develop cutting-edge solutions for global customers.

Key Responsibilities :

- Evaluate major system enhancements driven by evolving standards, customer requirements, partner needs, cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, and developments in NFV and SDN ecosystems.
- Define overall system architecture and detailed functional specifications for new enhancements, with a focus on deployment in virtualized and cloud environments.
- Ensure integration of new solutions with existing systems and ecosystems.
- Monitor emerging technologies and market trends in IP networking, NFV, and SDN to support product management and product or solution strategies.
- Monitor standards body activities and contribute to industry initiatives where required, promoting innovative technical approaches.
- Support product management, presales, and marketing activities, including technical inputs for Request for Information (RFI) and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses.
- Provide system-level technical support during customer meetings and actively contribute to technical implementation activities.
- Collaborate with engineering and quality assurance (QA) teams to drive the timely delivery and quality release of products and features.
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior team members.




- Evaluate and drive solutions for virtualized networking products using NFV, SDN, microservices, and containerization principles.

Required Skills and Technical Expertise :

IP Networking and Routing :

- Strong understanding and hands-on experience with IP networking concepts across Layers 3 - 7.
- In-depth knowledge of IP routing protocols, including OSPFv2/v3, BGP, IS-IS, and RIP.
- Understanding of routing protocol deployment and implementation.
- Knowledge of Segment Routing for IPv6 (SRv6).

Networking SDK and Software Development :

- Essential : Broadcom Jericho 2 SDK programming experience.
- Strong technical and hands-on expertise in networking product development.
- Experience with Datacom and Telecom core products and applications.

Cloud Networking and Virtualization :

- Understanding of Network Functions Virtualization (NFV) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN).
- Exposure to the virtualization of data-plane applications.
- Knowledge of cloud networking concepts and deployment in virtualized environments.
- Familiarity with microservices and containerization technologies.
- Understanding of integration with cloud providers, including AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Systems Engineering and Architecture :

- Strong understanding of systems engineering principles.
- Ability to define system architecture and detailed functional requirements.
- Experience in designing, developing, and deploying technical solutions in collaboration with QA teams.
- Ability to evaluate system enhancements and translate technical requirements into effective solutions.

Technical Leadership and Communication :

- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Excellent presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences, including executives, partners, and customers.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and support to engineering teams.
- Ability to quickly understand, evaluate, and adapt to new technologies and concepts.
- Innovative and analytical approach to solving complex technical challenges.

Education :

- BE/ME in Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering is preferred

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