Remote Senior Telecom Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Stock options

Home office stipend

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a remote Senior Telecom Solutions Architect to lead end-to-end telecom designs for enterprise and carrier clients across South Africa. You translate client needs into technical blueprints, drive pre-sales, and guide implementations with a globally distributed team.

The role demands 8+ years in telecom architecture, cloud and network expertise, and strong stakeholder communication. A competitive compensation package includes bonuses and stock options.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of telecommunications experience with architecture/design focus.
• Deep knowledge across IP networking, wireless tech, cloud, cybersecurity, and UC.
• Proven design of enterprise or carrier-grade solutions and strong vendor awareness.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Experience with proposals and technical documentation; able to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand business requirements and technical challenges.
• Design scalable end-to-end telecom solutions across network, cloud, security, and apps.
• Prepare technical proposals, architectures, and high-level designs.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and sales to ensure feasibility.
• Provide technical leadership during pre-sales and project delivery.
• Evaluate technologies and vendors, lead PoC workshops, ensure security standards.
• Develop migration roadmaps for complex telecom transforms and mentor staff.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

SDN/NFV

5G/LTE

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a global leader in telecommunications technology, pushing the boundaries of innovation. We are currently seeking a highly experienced and forward-thinking Remote Senior Telecom Solutions Architect to join our advanced technology division. This is a critical, fully remote role based anywhere within South Africa , focused on designing and developing complex, end-to-end solutions for our enterprise and carrier clients. You will be responsible for understanding client needs, translating them into technical blueprints, and guiding the implementation of sophisticated telecom systems. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of current and emerging telecom technologies, extensive experience in solution design, and the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will work on challenging projects that shape the future of global communication networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand business requirements and technical challenges in the telecommunications domain.
• Design comprehensive, scalable, and robust end-to-end telecom solutions, encompassing network, cloud, security, and application layers.
• Develop detailed technical proposals, architectures, and high-level designs for client engagements.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and sales teams to ensure solution feasibility and alignment with company offerings.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise during the pre-sales process and project implementation phases.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and vendors to enhance solution offerings.
• Create proof-of-concept demonstrations and lead technical workshops for clients.
• Ensure solutions adhere to industry standards, best practices, and security requirements.
• Develop migration strategies and roadmaps for complex telecom infrastructure transformations.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, sharing knowledge and fostering technical growth.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications, with a significant portion focused on solution architecture and design.
• Deep technical knowledge across multiple telecom domains: IP networking (SDN/NFV), wireless technologies (5G, LTE), cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), cybersecurity, and unified communications.
• Proven experience in designing and architecting complex enterprise or carrier-grade solutions.
• Excellent understanding of telecommunications market trends and vendor landscapes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with proposal writing and technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a remote setting.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF) are a strong plus.

Benefits

As a remote senior architect, you will enjoy exceptional flexibility and autonomy. Our client offers a leading compensation package, including a high base salary, substantial performance bonuses, and stock options/equity. Comprehensive benefits include premium medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous retirement savings plan with employer matching, and a home office setup stipend. We invest heavily in our employees' professional development, offering access to exclusive training programs, certifications, and opportunities to attend international tech conferences. You will work with a globally distributed, highly skilled team on impactful projects. The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing ample opportunities for career advancement.