JOB Title - Solution ArchitectPay rate: 80/HrLocation : St. Louis OnsiteJD:Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in OLTP Data Modeling and Data Architecture within the Telecom/Wireless industry.This role requires a hands-on architect capable of designing and governing highly normalized transactional databases that support customer-facing mobile applications, subscriber management systems, product catalogs, order management, and activation workflows.The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Erwin Data Modeler, Oracle Database, PL/SQL, and Python, along with a proven track record of architecting scalable, high-volume transactional systems in a telecom environment.Note: This is an OLTP-focused role. Candidates with primary experience in Data Warehousing, BI, Analytics Engineering, Reporting, or ETL/ELT development will not be considered.________________________________________Key ResponsibilitiesData Architecture & Modeling• Translate business requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical data models.• Design and maintain highly normalized (3NF) enterprise data models.• Create conceptual Entity Relationship Diagrams (ERDs) and logical data models.• Establish and govern business data definitions, standards, and naming conventions.Oracle Database Design• Design Oracle physical schemas, including:o Tables and columnso Primary and foreign keyso Indexing strategieso Constraints and sequenceso Partitioning structures• Ensure database scalability, integrity, and performance.Erwin Data Modeling• Develop and maintain enterprise data models using Erwin Data Modeler.• Manage model versioning through Erwin Mart.• Perform forward and reverse engineering.• Utilize Complete Compare to identify and resolve schema differences.• Maintain naming standards, domains, and model governance.PL/SQL Development & Performance Tuning• Develop and optimize complex PL/SQL code.• Analyze execution plans and identify performance bottlenecks.• Optimize indexing strategies and database queries.• Troubleshoot locking, contention, and concurrency issues in high-volume transactional environments.Data Governance & Quality• Define data modeling standards, governance procedures, and review processes.• Develop data dictionaries and impact analysis documentation.• Establish controls for data quality, consistency, completeness, and integrity.• Ensure compliance with security and privacy requirements.Python Automation• Develop automation tools for:o Model validationo Metadata extractiono Schema compliance checkso Data profilingo Deployment support________________________________________Required Qualifications• 10+ years of Data Architecture and Data Modeling experience.• Majority of experience focused on OLTP/transactional systems.• Strong hands-on expertise with:o Erwin Data Modelero Oracle Databaseo Advanced PL/SQL Developmento Python• Expert understanding of:o 3NF data modeling and normalizationo Logical and physical data modelingo Database performance tuningo Data governance practices• Ability to work directly with business stakeholders and translate requirements into technical solutions.________________________________________Telecom/Wireless Domain Experience (Mandatory)Candidates should possess hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:• Subscriber and account lifecycle management• Multi-line and hierarchical account structures• Product catalogs, rate plans, and offers• Features, entitlements, compatibility, and eligibility rules• Order management, activation, and provisioning workflows• Device and equipment management• Device financing and installment plans• Mobile subscriber identifiers:o MSISDNo IMSIo ICCID/SIMo IMEI• Number portability (Port-In/Port-Out)• Telecom BSS/OSS ecosystems________________________________________Preferred Qualifications• TM Forum SID Data Model experience• Telecom platforms such as:o Amdocso Netcrackero Ericssono CSG• Oracle Exadata• Oracle GoldenGate• Schema version control and automation• Temporal and history-based data modeling• Supertype/Subtype modeling patterns• Capacity planning and scalability modeling________________________________________Must-Have Skills• OLTP Data Modeling• Data Architecture• Erwin Data Modeler• Oracle Database• Advanced PL/SQL• Database Performance Tuning• Python Automation• Telecom/Wireless Domain Experience• Data Governance & StandardsNice-to-Have Skills• TM Forum SID• Oracle Exadata• Oracle GoldenGate• Amdocs / Netcracker / Ericsson / CSG• Schema Automation & Version Control

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Hiring manager: 304949@cognizant.com
MSP contact: Rebecca Thomas - Rebecca.Thomas@cognizant.com 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws.This position's pay range is $7.25/hr - $80.00/hr.