Remote Telecommunications Systems Architect

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Remote Telecommunications Systems Architect to lead the overall architecture of complex telecom systems, ensuring scalability, security and performance. This senior role offers remote-first work from anywhere and influences systems supporting operations across SA, including the North West region.

You will design high-level architectures, select technologies, guide SDN, 4G/5G, cloud-native infra, and mentor distributed engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience designing and architecting complex telecommunications systems.
• Expertise in mobile networks (4G/5G), optical transport, VoIP, cloud-native infrastructure, and SDN.
• Proven experience with large-scale system design, integration, and deployment.
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the high-level architecture for new telecommunications systems and platforms.
• Evaluate and select technologies, protocols, and standards to meet system requirements.
• Develop detailed architectural designs, including network topology, components, data flows, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Mentor engineering teams on architectural best practices in a remote setting.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in telecommunications.

Skills

Leadership in remote teams

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Mentoring / coaching

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Electronics/CS/Telecommunications

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Docker

SDN

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a visionary leader in next-generation telecommunications technology, is seeking an experienced Remote Telecommunications Systems Architect to join their innovative, fully remote engineering team. This senior role is responsible for designing and defining the overarching architecture of our complex telecommunications systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of current and emerging telecom technologies and a proven ability to translate business needs into robust technical blueprints. As a remote-first company, we empower our architects to contribute strategically from anywhere, fostering a culture of collaboration and cutting-edge innovation. This position is key to our ongoing development and will influence systems supporting operations potentially across South Africa, including the Mahikeng, North West region.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the high-level architecture for new telecommunications systems and platforms.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, protocols, and standards to meet system requirements.
• Develop detailed architectural designs, including network topology, system components, data flows, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering teams, and stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Identify and address potential system risks, performance bottlenecks, and security vulnerabilities.
• Develop roadmaps for technology evolution and system modernization.
• Create comprehensive architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and design principles.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in telecommunications and system architecture.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams on architectural best practices and implementation details.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in designing and architecting complex telecommunications systems.
• In-depth knowledge of various telecommunications domains, including mobile networks (4G/5G), optical transport, VoIP, cloud-native infrastructure, and software-defined networking (SDN).
• Proven experience with large-scale system design, integration, and deployment.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, security principles, and data management strategies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical and business audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams in a remote setting.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a top-tier compensation package, including a highly competitive salary and comprehensive remote benefits. This role provides unparalleled autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future of telecommunications technology from anywhere. Join a forward-thinking, remote-first organization committed to innovation and employee growth. Make a significant impact on global communication infrastructure.