Remote Lead Telecom Solutions Architect

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Home office stipend

Performance bonuses

Generous PTO

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Telecom Solutions Architect for a rapidly expanding telecommunications client. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa, with occasional travel for milestones.

You will define the technical direction for next‑generation network services and translate business needs into scalable architectures. You will lead a team of architects and engineers, develop architectural roadmaps, evaluate new technologies, and ensure designs are secure,

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network architecture and design.
• Experience designing and deploying large‑scale IP/MPLS, mobile core networks (4G/5G), and cloud-based telecom solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design of complex telecom solutions for current and future states.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering and operations to define requirements and specs.
• Develop architectural roadmaps aligned with business objectives and tech advances.
• Evaluate new technologies, platforms, and methodologies to enhance capabilities.
• Provide technical leadership to architects and engineers.
• Create architecture documents including high/low-level designs and integration strategies.
• Present proposals and strategies to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure designs are scalable, resilient, secure, and maintainable in distributed environments.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

ETSI

3GPP

TM Forum

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding telecommunications company seeking an exceptional Lead Telecom Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of innovative solutions. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, though occasional travel may be required for specific project milestones. As a Lead Solutions Architect, you will be at the forefront of defining the technical direction for our client's next-generation network services. You will leverage your extensive expertise to translate business requirements into scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective technical architectures. This role demands a strategic thinker with a passion for pushing the boundaries of telecommunications technology and a strong understanding of cloud-native principles and service-oriented architectures. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and empowers its remote workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of complex telecommunications solutions, encompassing both legacy and future-state systems.
• Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and operations teams to define solution requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological advancements.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and methodologies to enhance network capabilities and service offerings.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of solutions architects and engineers.
• Create detailed architecture documents, including high-level designs, low-level designs, and integration strategies.
• Present architectural proposals and technical strategies to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, resilience, security, and maintainability in a distributed environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network architecture and design.
• Proven experience in designing and deploying large-scale IP/MPLS networks, mobile core networks (4G/5G), and/or cloud-based telecom solutions.
• Strong understanding of SDN/NFV concepts and their application in modern networks.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with various telecom industry standards and protocols (e.g., ETSI, 3GPP, TM Forum).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive complex projects to successful completion.
• Must be able to work effectively in a fully remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive remuneration package.
• Remote work flexibility, enabling work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and research.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Contribution towards home office setup.
• Generous paid time off.