Remote Lead Telecommunications Software Developer

Placements24; United States; Remoto; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote work

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Stock options or bonuses

Professional growth

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a Lead Telecommunications Software Developer to steer design, development, and deployment of scalable telecom software. You will mentor a talented team, set coding standards, and shape architectural direction for high-performance backend systems.

This fully remote role offers influence across global teams, with emphasis on modern cloud-native microservices, RESTful APIs, and secure, reliable services. Strong leadership and telecom domain expertise are essential.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS or software engineering.
• 8+ years in software development with 4+ in lead/senior telecom roles.
• Proficient in backend languages: Java, Python, C++, or Go.
• Experience with microservices, RESTful APIs, distributed systems.
• Telecommunications protocols: SIP, RTP, SS7, VoIP, IMS.
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Fluent with Agile/Scrum and strong leadership.

Mansioni

• Lead design, development, and deployment of telecom software solutions.
• Mentor and manage a developers team, guiding technical growth.
• Define coding standards, best practices, and development processes.
• Architect high-performance, fault-tolerant backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers and other teams on roadmaps and strategy.
• Oversee full SDLC: requirements, design, coding, testing, deployment, maintenance.
• Troubleshoot complex defects and performance issues.
• Drive innovation by adopting new technologies and methods.
• Ensure security, reliability, and scalability of solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Mentoring

Backend development

Microservices

APIs

Cloud platforms

Telecom protocols

Agile/Scrum

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Strumenti

Java

Python

C++

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL/NoSQL databases

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a progressive leader in the telecommunications industry, is seeking a highly experienced Lead Telecommunications Software Developer to join their fully remote engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity to take a leading role in designing, developing, and deploying innovative software solutions that power next-generation communication services. You will guide a talented team of developers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and drive the architecture of complex telecommunications platforms. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of software development best practices, extensive experience in the telecommunications domain, and proven leadership capabilities. Work from anywhere in South Africa and contribute to shaping the future of connectivity with a company committed to innovation and remote work excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust and scalable software solutions for telecommunications systems.
• Mentor and manage a team of software developers, providing technical guidance and fostering their professional growth.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development processes.
• Architect and develop high-performance, fault-tolerant backend systems and APIs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define product roadmaps and technical strategies.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues.
• Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of all developed software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years in a lead or senior development role within the telecommunications sector.
• Proven expertise in backend development languages such as Java, Python, C++, or Go.
• Strong experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of telecommunications protocols and technologies (e.g., SIP, RTP, SS7, VoIP, IMS).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a fully remote, global team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in building and shipping high-quality software products.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous stock options or performance bonuses.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Access to leading-edge technologies and tools.
• Professional development budget.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team culture.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the future of telecommunications.