Lead Telecom Solutions Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Conference attendance

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative Lead Telecom Solutions Architect. This remote role focuses on Centurion, Gauteng-based collaboration while shaping scalable, secure telecom architectures for enterprise and service provider markets.

You will define technological roadmaps, lead design reviews, and mentor junior engineers, ensuring solutions meet business objectives and regulatory standards across mobile, fixed-line and IP networks.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years in telecommunications with 5+ years in solutions architecture or senior design.
• Expertise in 4G/5G, fixed-line, IP networking and cloud-native architectures.
• Ability to design end-to-end telecom solutions for enterprise and service provider markets.
• Strong understanding of telecom business models and market trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership capabilities and influence across cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with Gauteng, ZA telecom landscape is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of telecom solutions across fixed, mobile and converged networks.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering and sales to define requirements.
• Develop high-level designs and detailed architectural blueprints.
• Evaluate new technologies, platforms and architectures to improve offerings.
• Provide technical leadership to engineering teams through the solution lifecycle.
• Conduct feasibility studies, PoCs and technology evaluations.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, security practices and regulatory requirements.
• Present designs and strategies to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers to foster innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

SDN/NFV

Cloud-native architectures

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the South African telecommunications industry, is seeking an innovative and strategic Lead Telecom Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team. Based remotely, but with a focus on operations that may involve collaboration with teams in **Centurion, Gauteng**, this role is responsible for the conceptualization and design of cutting-edge telecommunication solutions. You will be at the forefront of defining the technological roadmap, ensuring that solutions are scalable, resilient, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting complex telecom systems and a passion for driving technological advancements within the **Centurion** and broader **Gauteng, ZA** market. This fully remote position offers the flexibility to work from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex telecommunications solutions, encompassing fixed-line, mobile, and converged networks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including product management, engineering, and sales teams, to define solution requirements and scope.
• Develop technical proposals, high-level designs, and detailed architectural blueprints.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and architectures to enhance service offerings and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Conduct feasibility studies, proof-of-concepts, and technology evaluations.
• Ensure solutions adhere to industry standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Present architectural designs and technical strategies to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a solutions architecture or senior design role.
• Expertise in mobile (4G/5G), fixed-line, IP networking, cloud-native architectures, and SDN/NFV.
• Proven ability to design and architect end-to-end telecom solutions for enterprise and service provider markets.Strong understanding of telecommunications business models and market trends.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with the telecommunications landscape in **Gauteng, ZA** is beneficial.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote position offering a highly competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Our client provides excellent health, dental, and vision insurance, a substantial retirement savings plan, and generous paid time off.
• Continuous learning and professional development are strongly encouraged, with opportunities to attend leading industry conferences.
• Join a forward-thinking organization shaping the future of telecommunications from anywhere in the world, impacting **Centurion** and beyond.