Remote Telecom Solutions Architect — Lead Next-Gen Networks

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a visionary Remote Telecom Solutions Architect to lead the design and evolution of a robust telecoms infrastructure. This fully remote role requires coordinating with product, engineering, and partners to deliver scalable, secure, and cloud-native telecom services.

You will shape technical strategy and roadmaps for next-generation networks, with emphasis on 4G/5G and SDN/NFV.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications architecture and design.
• Deep understanding of 4G/5G, SDN/NFV, cloud-native principles, and VoIP technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end telecom solutions, covering mobile, fixed-line, and converged services.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors to meet business and technical requirements.
• Develop detailed technical specifications, roadmaps, and proof-of-concept implementations.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and deployment teams during the implementation phase.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and performance analyses for proposed solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into actionable technical designs.

Skills

Telecommunications architecture

SDN/NFV

5G/4G knowledge

Cloud-native

VoIP

Stakeholder communication

Remote team collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a visionary Remote Telecom Solutions Architect to lead the design and evolution of a robust telecoms infrastructure. This fully remote role requires coordinating with product, engineering, and partners to deliver scalable, secure, and cloud-native telecom services.

You will shape technical strategy and roadmaps for next-generation networks, with emphasis on 4G/5G and SDN/NFV.