Remote Telecom Architect - Lead Global Network Innovation

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Home office setup support

Generous leave policy

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Senior Telecom Solutions Architect to lead the design and evolution of the telecommunications infrastructure from a home office in South Africa. You will define technical strategy for next‑generation network services, ensure scalability and cost‑effectiveness, and mentor distributed engineering teams across projects.

The role requires 10+ years in telecom network design, expertise in 5G, LTE, IMS, VoIP, cloud-native architectures, and fluency with

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Proven track record in designing large‑scale, high‑availability telecom solutions.
• Expertise in 5G, LTE, IMS, VoIP, and other relevant mobile and fixed‑line technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall technical architecture for telecommunications services, aligning with business objectives.
• Design end-to-end solutions for new products and services, encompassing network, compute, and storage requirements.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet architectural goals.
• Create detailed architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development and operations teams.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in telecommunications and cloud computing.
• Conduct feasibility studies and proof-of-concepts for new technologies.
• Define and enforce architectural standards and governance.
• Present technical solutions and strategies to stakeholders at various levels.

Skills

Telecom architecture

5G

LTE

IMS

VoIP

Cloud-native

Docker

Kubernetes

NFV

SDN

Scripting

Automation

Remote work

Project leadership

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Senior Telecom Solutions Architect to lead the design and evolution of the telecommunications infrastructure from a home office in South Africa. You will define technical strategy for next‑generation network services, ensure scalability and cost‑effectiveness, and mentor distributed engineering teams across projects.

The role requires 10+ years in telecom network design, expertise in 5G, LTE, IMS, VoIP, cloud-native architectures, and fluency with