Remote Telecoms Software Developer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote with flexible hours

Health and leave benefits

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Telecoms Software Developer to join their engineering team. This fully remote role lets you work from anywhere in South Africa and contribute to the next generation of telecom services.

You will design, develop, and implement software, write clean code in Java, Python, or C++, and optimize APIs and backend services. A Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, or C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with telecom protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software for telecommunications applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable code in Java, Python, or C++.
• Implement and optimize APIs and backend services to support telecom functionalities.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards.

Skills

Programming languages: Java, Python, C

Cloud & containers

Telecom protocol knowledge (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated Remote Telecoms Software Developer to join their innovative engineering team. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software solutions that drive the next generation of telecommunications services. This role is crucial for enhancing our client's product offerings and ensuring the scalability and efficiency of their platform. If you are passionate about coding and the telecommunications industry, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software for telecommunications applications, including network management systems and customer-facing platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and design specifications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using languages such as Java, Python, or C++.
• Implement and optimize APIs and backend services to support various telecom functionalities.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to improving coding standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and performance issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on telecommunications systems.
• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language and associated frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of telecommunication protocols (e.g., SIP, SS7, Diameter) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to development challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous annual leave and paid sick days.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth through online courses and conferences.