Principal Telecom Solutions Architect – Hybrid, Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive health and wellness programs

Relocation assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Industry recognition opportunities

Growth and leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Principal Telecom Solutions Architect in Cape Town to lead architectural initiatives for next‑generation telecom solutions. Translate high‑level requirements into detailed designs for wireless, wireline and cloud networks, ensuring scalability, security and cost efficiency while guiding cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or PhD, 10+ years in telecom architecture, and deep experience across 5G, LTE, IP/MPLS, SDN/NFV and cloud platforms (AWS,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of telecom architecture and design experience.
• Deep expertise in 5G, LTE, optical networks, IP/MPLS, SDN/NFV and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and document architecture for new telecom services and platforms.
• Evaluate technologies to identify opportunities for enhancements and innovation.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations for alignment.
• Develop POC implementations and validate architectural choices.
• Create technical specifications, blueprints, and standards for network solutions.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship to engineering teams.
• Present proposals to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs meet security, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Troubleshoot cross-domain technical issues impacting network delivery.

Skills

5G & LTE knowledge

Optical networks

IP/MPLS

Cloud networking (AWS, Azure)

SDN/NFV

Network security principles

Technical leadership

Architectural reviews

Stakeholder influence

Presentation & communication

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Principal Telecom Solutions Architect in Cape Town to lead architectural initiatives for next‑generation telecom solutions. Translate high‑level requirements into detailed designs for wireless, wireline and cloud networks, ensuring scalability, security and cost efficiency while guiding cross‑functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or PhD, 10+ years in telecom architecture, and deep experience across 5G, LTE, IP/MPLS, SDN/NFV and cloud platforms (AWS,