Company Description Miratech helps visionaries change the world. We are a global IT services and consulting company that brings together enterprise and start-up innovation. Today, we support digital transformation for some of the world's largest enterprises. By partnering with both large and small players, we stay at the leading edge of technology, remain nimble even as a global leader, and create technology that helps our clients further enhance their business. We are a values-driven organization and our culture of Relentless Performance has enabled over 99% of Miratech's engagements to succeed by meeting or exceeding our scope, schedule, and/or budget objectives since our inception in 1989. Miratech has coverage across  5 continents and operates in over 25 countries around the world. Miratech retains nearly 1000 full-time professionals, and our annual growth rate exceeds 25%.  Job Description We are looking for a Lead Network Convergence Architect to act as the chief technical authority for a large-scale network consolidation program at a US-based Tier-2 Telco. The role is responsible for designing the target-state architecture and resolving highly complex routing collisions. It defines master architectural templates leveraged by automation and serves as the ultimate escalation point for critical technical edge cases. This position suits professionals experienced in untangling undocumented legacy networks and architecting large-scale, reliable BGP/OSPF convergence strategies. Responsibilities: - Take full ownership of High-Level and Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) for network infrastructure, defining and documenting target-state architecture across WAN and SD-WAN, routing and switching standards, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), and hybrid connectivity across on-premise data centers and AWS Cloud - Design the target-state architecture by developing standardized LLD routing and switching templates used by the ETL data pipeline for automated configuration generation - Design the Transition State Machine (TSM), including interim routing steps and temporary logical overlays required for seamless migration of legacy sites with zero packet loss - Act as the senior escalation point during large-scale rollouts, resolving complex issues from undocumented legacy configurations by engineering transition solutions aligned with the defined Golden Standard, and securing Architecture Review Board approval for any necessary deviations - Analyze failed site cutovers within the rollback feedback loop. Identify root causes, engineer corrective solutions, and collaborate with the ETL/Automation team to ensure permanent fixes are embedded into Jinja2-based automation scripts - Provide technical direction for lab validation activities conducted by Infrastructure Analysts within AWS/EVE-NG simulation environments - Serve as a trusted advisor to technical and executive stakeholders, applying a consultative approach to challenge legacy decisions, reduce technical debt, defend the target architecture, and translate engineering trade-offs into clear business value (ROI, OPEX reduction, risk mitigation) - Drive architecture governance as the primary technical authority in Architecture Review Board (ARB) sessions, securing design approvals, resolving cross-domain conflicts, and guiding domain architects in preparation and quality assurance of all ARB submissions Qualifications - 12+ years of expert-level experience in service provider or large enterprise network architecture, with CCIE (Routing & Switching / Service Provider) or equivalent expertise - Deep expertise in complex routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), including route leaking, VRF segmentation, and SD-WAN overlay/underlay integration - Experience in network engineering and traffic management across global service providers, including GTT, Cogent, and Lumen - Experience working with colocation and data center environments, including Equinix (LD5/LD6) and Redcentric - Knowledge of cloud connectivity and Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) platforms, including Equinix Fabric, Megaport, and PacketFabric - Proven experience leading technical architecture for large-scale M&A network consolidations, including resolving overlapping IP spaces (strong NAT/PAT expertise) - Strong understanding of scalable, template-driven network design enabling automated deployments Additional Information We offer: - Culture of Relentless Performance: join an unstoppable technology development team with a 99% project success rate and more than 30% year-over-year revenue growth. - Competitive Pay and Benefits: enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, and a relocation program. - Work From Anywhere Culture: make the most of the flexibility that comes with remote work. - Growth Mindset: reap the benefits of a range of professional development opportunities, including certification programs, mentorship and talent investment programs, internal mobility and internship opportunities. - Global Impact: collaborate on impactful projects for top global clients and shape the future of industries. - Welcoming Multicultural Environment: be a part of a dynamic, global team and thrive in an inclusive and supportive work environment with open communication and regular team-building company social events. - Social Sustainability Values: join our sustainable business practices focused on five pillars, including IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality. * Miratech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

• Take full ownership of High-Level and Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) for network infrastructure, defining and documenting target-state architecture across WAN and SD-WAN, routing and switching standards, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), and hybrid connectivity across on-premise data centers and AWS Cloud • Design the target-state architecture by developing standardized LLD routing and switching templates used by the ETL data pipeline for automated configuration generation • Design the Transition State Machine (TSM), including interim routing steps and temporary logical overlays required for seamless migration of legacy sites with zero packet loss • Act as the senior escalation point during large-scale rollouts, resolving complex issues from undocumented legacy configurations by engineering transition solutions aligned with the defined Golden Standard, and securing Architecture Review Board approval for any necessary deviations • Analyze failed site cutovers within the rollback feedback loop. Identify root causes, engineer corrective solutions, and collaborate with the ETL/Automation team to ensure permanent fixes are embedded into Jinja2-based automation scripts • Provide technical direction for lab validation activities conducted by Infrastructure Analysts within AWS/EVE-NG simulation environments • Serve as a trusted advisor to technical and executive stakeholders, applying a consultative approach to challenge legacy decisions, reduce technical debt, defend the target architecture, and translate engineering trade-offs into clear business value (ROI, OPEX reduction, risk mitigation) • Drive architecture governance as the primary technical authority in Architecture Review Board (ARB) sessions, securing design approvals, resolving cross-domain conflicts, and guiding domain architects in preparation and quality assurance of all ARB submissions.

• Take full ownership of High-Level and Low-Level Design (HLD/LLD) for network infrastructure, defining and documenting target-state architecture across WAN and SD-WAN, routing and switching standards, Data Center Interconnect (DCI), and hybrid connectivity across on-premise data centers and AWS Cloud. • Design the target-state architecture by developing standardized LLD routing and switching templates used by the ETL data pipeline for automated configuration generation. • Design the Transition State Machine (TSM), including interim routing steps and temporary logical overlays required for seamless migration of legacy sites with zero packet loss. • Act as the senior escalation point during large-scale rollouts, resolving complex issues from undocumented legacy configurations by engineering transition solutions aligned with the defined Golden Standard, and securing Architecture Review Board approval for any necessary deviations. • Analyze failed site cutovers within the rollback feedback loop. Identify root causes, engineer corrective solutions, and collaborate with the ETL/Automation team to ensure permanent fixes are embedded into Jinja2-based automation scripts. • Provide technical direction for lab validation activities conducted by Infrastructure Analysts within AWS/EVE-NG simulation environments. • Serve as a trusted advisor to technical and executive stakeholders, applying a consultative approach to challenge legacy decisions, reduce technical debt, defend the target architecture, and translate engineering trade-offs into clear business value (ROI, OPEX reduction, risk mitigation). • Drive architecture governance as the primary technical authority in Architecture Review Board (ARB) sessions, securing design approvals, resolving cross-domain conflicts, and guiding domain architects in preparation and quality assurance of all ARB submissions.

As the CDN Product Architect, you will be the primary technical authority responsible for the end‑to‑end design, evolution and long‑term architectural strategy of the Velocix CDN platform. This role is both strategic and hands‑on, requiring deep distributed‑systems expertise, strong architectural leadership, and the ability to shape the platform that powers high‑scale video delivery for major global operators. You will define the future of Velocix’s CDN architecture across all major functional areas: caching, request routing, traffic distribution, edge delivery workflows, observability, resilience, automation and multi‑cloud deployment. You will collaborate closely with R&D, Product Management, Operations, DevOps and Customer Delivery teams to ensure the platform remains performant, scalable and competitive in a rapidly evolving industry. This is a high‑visibility and high‑impact role that directly influences Velocix’s product roadmap and long‑term technical direction. Roles & Responsibilities Architectural Leadership - Own the complete architecture of the Velocix CDN platform, including caching nodes, request routing components, edge delivery pipelines, monitoring systems and control‑plane services. - Define architectural principles, technical standards and patterns across all CDN engineering domains. - Lead technical design reviews, architectural deep dives and cross‑team strategy discussions. - Provide authoritative guidance on long-term technical direction and platform evolution. CDN Core System Design - Architect high‑performance caching systems and distributed storage solutions optimised for massive content footprints. - Design and refine edge delivery workflows for live, VOD, low‑latency streaming, time‑shift TV and large‑object delivery. - Develop algorithms for request routing, traffic steering, load distribution, failover management and multi‑tier CDN hierarchies. - Ensure platform compatibility with multi‑CDN federation and interconnect ecosystems. Scalability, Performance & Reliability Engineering - Define strategies for scaling CDN components across multi‑region, multi‑cloud and hybrid deployments. - Optimise cache hit ratios, origin offload, concurrency handling and end‑to‑end delivery performance. - Identify performance bottlenecks, participate in profiling, and lead optimisation and tuning initiatives. - Architect redundancy models, disaster recovery mechanisms and automated failover strategies. Standards, Protocols & Emerging Technologies - Ensure adherence to relevant standards including HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, HTTP/3/QUIC, TLS and caching protocol specifications. - Evaluate emerging technologies and incorporate them into the Velocix CDN roadmap. - Provide guidance on transport‑layer evolution, new media‑delivery specifications and interoperability best practices. Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Translate market requirements into technical architectures in collaboration with Product Management. - Work with DevOps and Operations on deployment models, observability frameworks, CI/CD automation and operational guardrails. - Support Sales Engineering, Customer Success and Professional Services with deep architectural expertise for complex engagements. Tools, Automation & Observability - Contribute to the architecture of logging, metrics, tracing and troubleshooting systems across CDN layers. - Participate in automation initiatives to improve deployment velocity, resilience and operational efficiency. - Support the evolution of internal testing frameworks, benchmarking tools and simulation environments for large-scale traffic scenarios. Communication & Thought Leadership - Articulate architectural vision and design principles clearly to engineering, executives, partners and customers. - Produce technical documentation, white papers, diagrams and long‑term architectural roadmaps. - Mentor senior engineers and promote architectural excellence across teams. Work Experience Requirements - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related technical field. - 10+ years of experience working with large‑scale distributed systems, CDNs, traffic engineering platforms or high‑performance networking stacks. - Proven track record designing and delivering production-grade CDN architectures or large‑scale caching/distribution solutions. Key Competencies - Deep CDN expertise: caching strategies, request routing algorithms, edge delivery architectures and distributed object management. - Strong distributed‑systems background: scalability models, replication, consistency, redundancy and fault-tolerant design. - Expertise in networking and transport protocols: HTTP/1.1, HTTP/2, HTTP/3/QUIC, TLS, TCP optimisations, DNS, IPv4/IPv6 routing, Anycast. - Strong understanding of cloud, virtualisation and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker). - Hands‑on experience with observability systems (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry). - Programming experience in C, C++ and/or Python. - Familiarity with hardware acceleration, kernel‑level optimisations and high‑throughput networking pipelines. - Demonstrated leadership in architectural decision‑making, mentoring and cross‑team influence. - Excellent communication, documentation and stakeholder‑management skills.