Remote Senior Telecom Solutions Architect

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Professional development budget

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect with telecom expertise to lead end-to-end solution design in a remote-first setup. You will translate business needs into technical blueprints, drive architectural roadmaps, and mentor project teams across a globally distributed workforce.

The role demands deep telecom knowledge, cloud proficiency, and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and shape transformative projects from a home office.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years in telecommunications architecture or related technical leadership.
• Strong knowledge of telecom networks, protocols (5G, LTE, IP), and cloud tech.
• Proven ability to design scalable, secure solutions.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of telecommunications solutions aligned with business goals.
• Create architectural diagrams, specifications, and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and sales to define strategies.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance service offerings.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across projects.
• Present complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Telecom architecture

Cloud technologies

5G/LTE

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

CS/Engineering degree

Tools

AWS/Azure

Diagram tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect with telecom expertise to lead end-to-end solution design in a remote-first setup. You will translate business needs into technical blueprints, drive architectural roadmaps, and mentor project teams across a globally distributed workforce.

The role demands deep telecom knowledge, cloud proficiency, and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders and shape transformative projects from a home office.