Verizon · 8 hours ago
Architect III - Solutions Architect
Cary, North Carolina
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$108K/yr - $207K/yr
4+ years expVerizon is a leading telecommunications company that empowers people by connecting them to what brings them joy. They are seeking a Solutions Architect who will be responsible for the end-to-end development of internal automation tools and AI technologies, focusing on modern cloud-native frameworks and integration of Generative AI into business processes.
Communications InfrastructureInternetInternet of ThingsMobileTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Responsible for the end-to-end development of internal automation tools and agentic AI technologies
Handles the complete technical pipeline, from data ingestion to UI, utilizing a modern, cloud-native framework
Focuses on the front and back-end development of next-generation productivity tooling, driving the implementation of 'smart' automation and integrating Generative AI into Global Enterprise and Public Sector pre-sales business processes
Full Stack & Cloud-Native Specialization: Responsible for end-to-end development (data ingestion to UI) of internal tools, specializing in modern, cloud-native architectures within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem
Driving the implementation of 'smart' automation by integrating Generative AI and LLMs (e.g., Gemini, Vertex AI) into enterprise business processes
Implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures to connect LLMs to custom data, executing prompt engineering, and fine-tuning foundational models
Extensive hands-on experience required with key GCP services, including Cloud Run for containerized microservices, Compute Engine, BigQuery for data aggregation, and Cloud Build for CI/CD
Python (Proficient Level) is the preferred industry standard for backend, cloud, and automation development, alongside proficiency in building high-throughput APIs (FastAPI, Flask)
Developing user-centric frontends using React and utilizing Streamlit for rapid prototyping and building internal data dashboards quickly
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience
Two or more years of experience in Architecture Design
Experience with cellular wireless services (data & voice) cloud, managed services IT, security, or mobility solutions
IP Data Networking experience (routing, switching, load balancing, high availability, etc)
Two or more years of experience in Systems and Solution Architecture Design. Must possess strong knowledge of IP Data Networking (routing, switching, load balancing, high availability) and experience with cellular wireless services, managed services IT, or security solutions
High-level proficiency in Python as the primary standard for cloud and automation development. Extensive hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, specifically Cloud Run (containerization), Compute Engine, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage
Demonstrated proficiency in building high-throughput APIs using FastAPI or Flask, including managing traffic via Application Load Balancers
Practical application of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), including experience with Gemini, Vertex AI, and LangChain. Must demonstrate skills in Prompt Engineering, Fine-Tuning strategies, and implementing Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
Strong ability to clean, transform, and prepare raw data using SQL and Python for complex aggregation and filtering within BigQuery
Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (React) and data visualization libraries (D3). Proficiency in using Streamlit for building rapid internal data tools and collaborating on UI/UX design wireframes using Figma
Experience working within Agile methodologies and managing development through GitLab. Must be capable of orchestrating CI/CD pipelines via Cloud Build and Artifact Registry, while enforcing code quality standards through peer reviews and unit/integration testing (PyTest, Jest)
Preferred
A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering
Three or more years of experience in a customer facing position (sales, sales engineering, consulting)
Certifications: Award Solutions – RR Solutions coursework, Cloud Provider education and certification, CCIE, CISSP, CCENT, CompTIA Network+, Wireless Recognized Certifications, OEM (Ex: Cisco, CradlePoint), CompTIA Security+
Knowledge of 5G
Knowledge of LTE, VoLTE, CDMA and experience with Voice IP Services (SIP, Skype, UCC, Jabber, Spark)
Experience with Software Defined Networking and Virtual Network Services
Technical expertise with some major technology companies such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Riverbed, Fortinet
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long term disability
Basic life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home & auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay such as overtime
Shift differential
Holiday pay
Allowances
15 days of vacation per year
Company
Verizon
Verizon is a broadband and telecommunications company that provides information and entertainment services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$34.39BKey Investors
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2025-07-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.29B
2024-06-20Grant· $2M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1B
Leadership Team
Daniel Schulman
Chief Executive Officer
Santiago Tenorio
SVP & CTO
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