Remote Senior Telecommunications Software Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Internet/utility allowance

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible hours

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecommunications Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, test, and deploy software for global telecom infrastructure, mentoring juniors from your home office.

You will work in C++, Java, or Python, collaborate with product managers and architects, optimize performance, and contribute to scalable, reliable platforms in a distributed, agile environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in CS, SE, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development in telecom sector.
• Expertise in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Strong experience with distributed systems, real-time processing, and network protocols relevant to telecommunications.
• Proficiency with development tools, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote, agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software for telecommunications applications, including signaling, routing, and management systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using languages such as C++, Java, or Python.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical specifications.
• Optimize software performance, identify and resolve complex bugs, and ensure system reliability in production environments.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
• Contribute to the architectural design and evolution of our software platforms, focusing on scalability and maintainability.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Data structures

Algorithms

Distributed systems

Real-time processing

Network protocols

Git

CI/CD

Automated testing

Remote work

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Automated testing frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Telecommunications Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is instrumental in developing and enhancing the software systems that underpin their global telecommunications infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, contribute to architectural decisions, and mentor junior engineers, all from the comfort of your home office. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about building reliable, scalable, and high-performance software solutions for the rapidly evolving telecom landscape, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration across distributed teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software solutions for telecommunications applications, including signaling, routing, and management systems.


• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using languages such as C++, Java, or Python.


• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical specifications.


• Optimize software performance, identify and resolve complex bugs, and ensure system reliability in production environments.


• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.


• Contribute to the architectural design and evolution of our software platforms, focusing on scalability and maintainability.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.


• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant portion in the telecommunications sector .


• Expertise in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.


• Strong experience with distributed systems, real-time processing, and network protocols relevant to telecommunications.


• Proficiency with development tools, including version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote , agile environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus structure.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.


• Generous home office setup stipend and recurring internet/utility allowance.


• Significant opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and attending virtual conferences.


• Flexible working hours to accommodate global teams and personal schedules.


• A vibrant and inclusive remote company culture that values open communication and mutual respect.