Remote Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect to join our advanced technical team, supporting initiatives across South Africa with a base near Benoni. The role focuses on designing scalable, resilient telecom solutions and translating client needs into robust technical blueprints.

The ideal candidate will be a thought leader with deep expertise in telecom technologies, thriving in a fully remote environment and guiding the technical direction of the company.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in telecom network design and architecture.
• Deep understanding of wireless, fixed-line, cloud, IP networking, and security.
• Proven experience in developing complex, large-scale telecommunications solutions.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive telecom solutions tailored to client needs, encompassing network infrastructure, services, and applications.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors for proposed solutions.
• Develop detailed technical architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and integration plans.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility and successful implementation of proposed architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to pre-sales and implementation teams.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in telecommunications technology.

Skills

Telecom design

Network architecture

Technical leadership

Pre-sales support

Presentation skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Remote Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect to join their advanced technical team, supporting initiatives across South Africa , with a functional base near Benoni . This critical role involves designing and architecting scalable, resilient, and innovative telecommunications solutions that met complex business requirements. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and product management teams to translate client needs into robust technical blueprints. The ideal candidate is a thought leader with deep expertise in current and emerging telecom technologies, thriving in a fully remote environment and influencing the technical direction of the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive telecom solutions tailored to client needs, encompassing network infrastructure, services, and applications.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors for proposed solutions.
• Develop detailed technical architecture documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and integration plans.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure feasibility and successful implementation of proposed architectures.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to pre-sales and implementation teams.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and advancements in telecommunications technology .

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in telecom network design and architecture.
• Deep understanding of various telecom domains: wireless, fixed-line, cloud, IP networking, and security.
• Proven experience in developing complex, large-scale telecommunications solutions .
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive executive benefits package.
• Fully remote position offering unparalleled work flexibility.
• Generous stock options and performance-based bonuses.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and industry recognition.
• Shape the future of telecom solutions for a leading provider.