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Digital Solution specialist

Digital Solution specialist

Samaha Consulting • Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
1 day ago
Job description

Digital Solutions Specialist - Simple Job Specification

Role: Digital Solutions Specialist

Industry: Telecommunications / Digital Platforms

Key Responsibilities

  • Understand digital platforms, network integrations, system flows and telecom architecture.
  • Support day-to-day digital projects, system improvements and service delivery.
  • Design and document high-level and detailed technical solutions.
  • Translate business requirements into clear technical requirements.
  • Work with APIs, microservices and cloud-based platforms to modernise legacy systems.
  • Analyse system issues, troubleshoot complex technical problems and support resolution.
  • Perform and understand Wireshark/network traces and basic network troubleshooting.
  • Work with product owners, business teams, technical teams and global vendors.
  • Manage and coordinate service providers and vendors.
  • Lead and guide developers and support project delivery.
  • Ensure digital platforms follow security, governance, regulatory and compliance requirements.
  • Support Auth0 and Single Sign-On (SSO) implementations.
  • Prepare technical documentation, processes, procedures, user stories and use cases.
  • Maintain system architecture, topology, capacity and utilisation documentation.
  • Participate in testing, regression testing, acceptance testing and go-live activities.
  • Track project progress, milestones, risks and vendor deliverables.
  • Develop technology roadmaps for platform upgrades, replacements and modernisation.
  • Support audit findings and ensure corrective actions are completed.
  • Prepare reports and analyse system/data information using SQL, Excel or reporting tools.
  • Work with operations teams and vendors to resolve customer-impacting issues.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Experience in Digital Platforms / Digital Solutions within Telecommunications.
  • Experience with VAS, digital services or telecom systems.
  • Strong understanding of networking, IP and OSI layers.
  • Good understanding of APIs, microservices and system integration.
  • Experience with Auth0 and SSO is important.
  • Good SQL/database skills; Oracle or MySQL preferred.
  • Basic scripting/programming knowledge in Python, Perl, SQL or Linux/Unix Shell.
  • Experience in Systems Analysis and Solution Design.
  • Ability to create technical documentation, functional requirements and system procedures.
  • Experience working with vendors and geographically diverse teams.
  • Good troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of Wireshark and network traces.
  • Cloud and virtualisation experience is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of SS7, SIGTRAN or SIP is advantageous.
  • Experience with telecom architecture and mobile network infrastructure is advantageous.

Key Competencies

  • Systems Analysis & Design
  • Digital Platform Integration
  • API & Microservices
  • Telecom/Network Knowledge
  • Auth0 & SSO
  • SQL & Scripting
  • Technical Documentation
  • Solution Architecture
  • Troubleshooting
  • Vendor Management
  • Project Delivery
  • Testing & Go-Live Support
  • Governance & Compliance
  • Stakeholder Management

Ideal candidate: A Digital/Systems professional with telecommunications experience, strong integration and networking knowledge, hands-on troubleshooting ability, and experience translating business requirements into technical solutions.

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