Remote Senior Telecom Software Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Telecom Software Engineer to join its innovative product development team. You will design, develop, and deploy complex telecom software, mentoring peers and shaping architecture in a remote-first environment.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in software development, strong C++, Java, Python, and telecom protocol experience, plus distributed systems and cloud expertise. The role offers a top-tier salary, stock options, and a global team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience with emphasis on telecommunications.
• Proficiency in C++, Java, or Python, and telecom protocols (SIP/SS7/Diameter).
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong networking knowledge and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy telecom software.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects on requirements.
• Write clean, well-documented, maintainable code using modern languages.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex production defects and performance issues.
• Contribute to engineering process improvements.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Telecommunications

Education

Master's degree or PhD in CS/SE

Tools

SIP

SS7

Diameter

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Senior Telecom Software Engineer to join their innovative product development team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to cutting-edge telecommunications software solutions. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and deploying complex software systems that drive our next-generation services. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior engineer passionate about telecom software to make a significant impact, working in a collaborative, forward-thinking, and remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and high-performance software for telecommunications applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to define software requirements and technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code using modern programming languages and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues in production environments.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant focus on telecommunications.
• Expertise in programming languages such as C++, Java, or Python, and experience with telecom protocols (e.g., SIP, SS7, Diameter).
• Proven experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and telecommunications principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Top-tier salary and comprehensive stock options package.
• Fully remote work environment with a global team.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects shaping the future of telecommunications.