Remote Telecom Solutions Architect

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Private medical insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Telecom Solutions Architect to lead the design and development of telecom solutions. This fully remote role involves engaging with clients and stakeholders to translate needs into scalable, reliable blueprints from your home office.

You will shape our service offerings with expertise in 4G/5G, IP networking, SDN/NFV, and cloud-native architectures, while driving architectural best practices and remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, CS, or related field.
• 8+ years designing telecom solutions.
• 4G/5G, IP networking, SDN/NFV, cloud-native architectures.
• Proven ability to communicate complex concepts to varied audiences.
• Experience with vendor solution evaluation in telecoms.
• Experience in a fully remote distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end telecom solutions (IP networking, mobile tech, cloud).
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and designs.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering and product management for feasibility.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and advise on tech choices.
• Develop and maintain documentation for architectures and solutions.
• Lead PoCs and pilots to validate new technologies.

Skills

Telecom architecture

8+ years experience

4G/5G expertise

IP networking / SDN-NFV

Cloud-native architectures

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Telecom/CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Remote Telecom Solutions Architect to lead the design and development of innovative telecommunications solutions. Working entirely remotely, you will engage with clients and internal stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into scalable, reliable, and cost-effective technical blueprints. This role is crucial for driving technological advancements and ensuring our solutions meet the evolving demands of the telecoms industry. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our service offerings from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and design end-to-end telecommunications solutions, including IP networking, mobile technologies, and cloud integration.
• Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications and solution designs.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product management teams to ensure alignment and feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and provide expert advice on technology selection and implementation strategies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all architectural designs and solutions.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and pilot projects to validate new technologies and approaches.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Over 8 years of experience in designing and architecting complex telecom solutions.
• Deep understanding of 4G/5G, IP networking, SDN/NFV, and cloud-native architectures.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with vendor solution evaluation and selection in the telecoms sector.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and continuous professional development.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects with a leading telecoms innovator.