Remote Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Fully remote work environment

Health, retirement, and life insurance

Professional development budget

Global impact from Sandton-based role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of advanced telecom solutions. Working from home, you will define the technical direction for client offerings and translate complex needs into robust, scalable architectures for global deployments near Sandton.

You will architect end-to-end solutions across network, cloud, and software layers, lead technical discussions with clients, and document architectures with a focus on security and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years in solutions architecture, systems engineering, or technical consulting in telecom.
• Strong knowledge of 5G, SDN/NFV, cloud platforms, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience designing complex, enterprise-grade solutions and excellent presentation skills.
• Experience with OSS/BSS systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect end-to-end telecom solutions, including network, cloud, and software components.
• Lead client discussions, translate business objectives into technical requirements.
• Design and document detailed architectures with emphasis on scalability and security.
• Evaluate technologies and platforms to meet client needs.
• Mentor delivery and pre-sales teams and support go-to-market strategies.

Skills

5G technologies

SDN/NFV

Cloud platforms

OSS/BSS concepts

Solution architecture

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering or Telecommunications

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Remote Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of advanced telecommunications solutions. Operating remotely, you will be instrumental in defining the technical direction for our client's offerings, working with clients to understand their complex needs and translating them into robust, scalable, and innovative architectures. This role requires a deep understanding of the evolving telecom landscape, cloud-native technologies, and enterprise systems, enabling you to guide project teams and shape the future of connectivity solutions from your home office, regardless of your location near Sandton .

Key Responsibilities

• Architect comprehensive, end-to-end telecommunications solutions, including network, cloud, and software components.


• Lead technical discussions with clients, understanding their business objectives and translating them into technical requirements.


• Design and document detailed solution architectures, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.


• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and services to meet client needs.


• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and sales teams to refine offerings and support go-to-market strategies.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to implementation teams and pre-sales engineers.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.


• 10+ years of experience in solutions architecture, systems engineering, or technical consulting within the telecommunications sector.


• Extensive knowledge of 5G technologies , SDN/NFV, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and IT infrastructure.


• Proven ability to design complex, integrated solutions for enterprise and carrier clients.


• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.


• Experience with OSS/BSS systems and service orchestration is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive salary and performance-driven bonus structure.


• Fully remote work environment offering significant autonomy and flexibility.


• Comprehensive health, retirement, and life insurance coverage.


• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.


• Opportunity to influence the strategic technical direction of a leading telecommunications provider, impacting clients globally, even from Sandton .