Senior Solutions Architect (Telecoms)

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

On-site role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for a leading telecommunications client in East London, Eastern Cape. You will design scalable, secure architectures that align with business goals and drive innovation.

Work closely with sales, engineering, and operations to translate complex needs into concrete designs and ensure solutions meet regulatory and security standards while remaining commercially viable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s preferred.
• 7+ years in solution/enterprise architecture within telecommunications.
• Strong knowledge of telecom network infrastructure, services, and platforms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization.
• Solid understanding of IT security principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions for telecommunications clients addressing business needs.
• Collaborate with sales to understand customer needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Create architectural designs including system components, integrations, and deployment strategies.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for applicability to client solutions.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle.

Skills

Solutions architecture

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms

Networking & security

Stakeholder management

TOGAF

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading telecommunications company with a strong presence in **East London, Eastern Cape**, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect. This role is pivotal in designing and articulating comprehensive technical solutions that meet our client's strategic business objectives. You will engage with stakeholders across various departments, translating business needs into robust, scalable, and secure technology architectures. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of telecommunications technologies, cloud computing, and enterprise architecture principles, with a proven ability to architect complex solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation and influence technical direction within a growing organization in **East London**. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure solutions are technically sound and commercially viable. The position requires on-site presence to facilitate close collaboration and direct engagement with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end technical solutions for telecommunications clients, addressing their business requirements.


• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and propose optimal solutions.


• Create detailed architectural designs, including system components, integrations, and deployment strategies.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their applicability to client solutions.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle.


• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrations and technical presentations.


• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.


• Work with project management and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of designed solutions.


• Identify potential risks and challenges in solution design and propose mitigation strategies.


• Act as a subject matter expert on telecommunications technologies and architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or a related technical role within the telecommunications industry.


• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications network infrastructure, services, and platforms (e.g., IP networking, mobile technologies, cloud-native applications).


• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, scalable solutions.


• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.


• Strong understanding of IT security principles and best practices.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Relevant architectural certifications (e.g., TOGAF) are a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Work within a dynamic team environment in **East London, Eastern Cape**, and play a key role in shaping the future of telecommunications solutions. This role requires your on-site presence to foster strong client relationships and internal collaboration.