Lead Systems Integration Engineer – On-site Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & certification

Long-term contracts

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Systems Integration Engineer in Cape Town to supervise the integration of diverse systems within a expanding telecom network. You will oversee projects, ensure interoperability, and drive best practices across platforms.

The role requires 7+ years in systems integration, strong telecom network experience, and expertise in APIs, OSS/BSS, and cloud/container technologies. On-site position based in Cape Town with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in systems integration with focus on telecommunications networks.
• Proven expertise in integrating network elements, OSS/BSS systems and third-party applications.
• Strong understanding of API development, web services (REST, SOAP) and data formats (XML, JSON).
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Perl) for automation and testing.
• Knowledge of telecom protocols (SS7, SIP, Diameter).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to manage complex projects and lead technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and implementation of complex system integration solutions for telecommunications platforms.
• Define integration strategies, standards and best practices for new and existing systems.
• Oversee testing and validation of integrated systems for performance and security.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for integrated systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve critical issues from system interdependencies and integrations.
• Mentor junior engineers in system integration techniques and methodologies.
• Conduct technical reviews and provide recommendations for system architecture improvements.
• Manage project timelines, resources and deliverables for integration initiatives.
• Stay current with emerging integration technologies and industry trends.

Skills

7+ years systems integration

Telecommunications networks

APIs (REST/SOAP)

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

SOAP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead Systems Integration Engineer in Cape Town to supervise the integration of diverse systems within a expanding telecom network. You will oversee projects, ensure interoperability, and drive best practices across platforms.

The role requires 7+ years in systems integration, strong telecom network experience, and expertise in APIs, OSS/BSS, and cloud/container technologies. On-site position based in Cape Town with opportunities for professional growth.