Design Lead
HCLTech
Design Lead
About this role
Job Summary
Technical Solution Architect – Telecom / Networks
Lead end-to-end solution architecture and design for telecom/network transformation programs, working closely with customers, business teams, and delivery units.
Key Responsibilities & Skills
• Drive solution design and architecture for telecom/network domains (Core, IP/MPLS, OSS/BSS, SDN/NFV, 5G, network operations).
• Exposure to 5G, O-RAN, vRAN, packet core, service assurance, network testing, or lab modernization.
• Translate business needs into HLDs, architecture blueprints, and scalable technical solutions.
• Support RFP/RFI response, solutioning, estimation inputs, and technical narratives.
• Define technology stack, integration approach, and non-functional requirements (scalability, performance, security).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and conduct customer workshops / solution walkthroughs.
• Provide inputs on network transformation, automation, cloud-native architectures, and AI-driven operations.
• Strong expertise in telecom/network technologies with exposure to automation, cloud, APIs, microservices, and orchestration.
• Knowledge of cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with telecom vendors such as Nokia, Ericsson, Cisco, Juniper etc.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and consultative problem-solving mindset."
Key Responsibilities
1. To collaborate with key stakeholders, to understand business objectives and work with them to integrate design thinking into software/product development.
2. To lead a team of designers, provide guidance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions in alignment with the overall business goals.
3. To present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders and gather feedback.
4. To establish and maintain design standards, guidelines, and best practices.
5. To stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies to drive innovation and excellence in design.
2. To lead a team of designers, provide guidance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality design solutions in alignment with the overall business goals.
3. To present design concepts and strategies to stakeholders and gather feedback.
4. To establish and maintain design standards, guidelines, and best practices.
5. To stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies to drive innovation and excellence in design.
Skill Requirements
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Other Requirements
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This Design Lead position at HCLTech was posted on Aug 14, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Design Lead
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