Remote Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect: 5G & Cloud

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 680,000 - 920,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Performance-based bonuses

Medical and life insurance

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect to lead the design of cutting-edge telecom solutions from a home office. You will shape SDN/NFV, 4G/5G and cloud integration architectures, guiding stakeholders across engineering, product and operations.

A remote, strategic role with high impact on network capabilities and cost efficiency. We value deep technical expertise, 10+ years in telecom network design and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 10+ years of telecom network design/architecture experience.
• Expertise in SDN/NFV, IP networking, 4G/5G and cloud integration.
• Strong understanding of service provider networks and enterprise solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of telecom solutions including 5G, IoT and cloud platforms.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor offerings for strategic investments.
• Collaborate with engineering, product and operations for successful implementation.
• Develop high-level designs, technical specifications and proofs-of-concept.
• Provide expert guidance and mentorship on complex architectural challenges.

Skills

SDN/NFV

IP networking

4G/5G

Cloud integration

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect to lead the design of cutting-edge telecom solutions from a home office. You will shape SDN/NFV, 4G/5G and cloud integration architectures, guiding stakeholders across engineering, product and operations.

A remote, strategic role with high impact on network capabilities and cost efficiency. We value deep technical expertise, 10+ years in telecom network design and exceptional communication skills.