Remote Telecoms Architect — Lead Scalable Networks

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work premium

Flexible working hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office setup allowance

Global project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a visionary Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to define the technical blueprint for scalable, reliable telecom services from a remote location. You will lead architecture across distributed teams, translate business needs into robust technical solutions, and steer major architectural decisions in a fully remote, collaborative setting.

This role offers autonomy and impact on global projects.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications systems design and architecture.
• Deep understanding of network protocols, cloud architectures, and virtualization technologies.
• Proven experience in designing scalable, resilient, and secure network solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining complex concepts.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design high-level and detailed architectures for new telecommunications services and platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption to enhance services and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations on architectural roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and design patterns.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation, including diagrams and implementation guides.

Skills

Network protocols

Cloud architectures

Virtualization technologies

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a visionary Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to define the technical blueprint for scalable, reliable telecom services from a remote location. You will lead architecture across distributed teams, translate business needs into robust technical solutions, and steer major architectural decisions in a fully remote, collaborative setting.

This role offers autonomy and impact on global projects.