Remote Lead Telecom Solutions Architect – 5G & Cloud

Placements24; Durban; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Telecom Solutions Architect for a fully remote senior role. You will design end-to-end telecom solutions for enterprise and carrier clients, lead technical initiatives, and guide product development from a strategic perspective.

You will leverage deep expertise in IP networking, 4G/5G, cloud, and unified communications to define architectural blueprints and drive adoption of next-generation technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related engineering field
• Minimum 10 years in telecommunications, 5+ in solutions architecture or senior engineering
• Expertise in IP networking, wireless (4G/5G), cloud, and UC platforms
• Experience designing and implementing large-scale, complex network solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate comprehensive technical solutions and architectures for complex telecom requirements.
• Engage with clients to translate business needs into robust technical strategies.
• Design high-level and low-level designs for voice, data, video, and mobile networks.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance offerings and guide product development.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure architectural integrity and feasibility.
• Provide expert guidance during pre-sales and implementation phases.
• Create compelling technical presentations, proposals, and proofs-of-concept.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, sharing best practices.

Skills

IP networking

4G/5G

Cloud

Unified communications

Architectural leadership

Pre-sales support

Technical presentations

Strategic thinking

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Telecommunications

Job description

Principal Telecom Solutions Architect (Remote)

Our client, a global leader in telecommunications solutions, is actively seeking a visionary Principal Telecom Solutions Architect for a fully remote position. This is a senior-level role focused on designing and conceptualizing innovative, end-to-end telecommunications solutions for enterprise and carrier clients. You will leverage your deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to define architectural blueprints, guide product development, and drive the adoption of next‑generation technologies. Working remotely, you will collaborate with a dispersed, world‑class engineering and sales force to shape the future of connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate comprehensive technical solutions and architectures for complex telecommunications requirements.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into robust technical strategies.
• Design and document high‑level and low‑level designs for voice, data, video, and mobile networks.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and services to enhance our offerings.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations teams to ensure architectural integrity and feasibility.
• Provide expert technical guidance and support during the pre‑sales and implementation phases of projects.
• Create compelling technical presentations, proposals, and proof‑of‑concept demonstrations.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and competitive landscape analysis related to telecommunications infrastructure.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a solutions architecture or senior engineering role.
• Extensive knowledge of various telecommunications domains, including IP networking, wireless (4G/5G), cloud, and unified communications.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large‑scale, complex network solutions.
• Excellent understanding of service provider and enterprise network architectures.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives in a remote environment.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers a highly attractive salary, bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits package. Our client is committed to providing employees with excellent work‑life balance and continuous learning opportunities. You will have the flexibility to work from anywhere