Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Home office setup stipend

Technology allowance

Flexible hours

Annual performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to design and develop scalable telecom solutions from a fully remote setting. You will engage stakeholders to translate business needs into technically sound network designs, spanning modern telecoms technologies and strategic planning.

You will lead end-to-end architecture, collaborate across teams, and produce architectural diagrams, proposals, and documentation for complex projects while mentoring engineers and evaluating new

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing and implementing large-scale telecom networks.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking, 5G/LTE, cloud networking, and NFV/SDN.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end telecommunications solution design and architecture aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and sales to define requirements and specs.
• Develop proposals, diagrams, and documentation for complex network projects.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor solutions to improve network capabilities.
• Provide mentorship to engineering teams during implementation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and PoCs for innovative network services.

Skills

Telecoms Architecture

5G/LTE

NFV/SDN

IP Networking

Cloud Networking

Stakeholder Communication

Solution Design

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Telecommunications/CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and development of innovative telecommunications solutions. This fully remote position offers the unique opportunity to work from anywhere while shaping the future of our client's network architecture. You will engage with stakeholders across the organization to understand business requirements and translate them into technically sound, scalable, and cost-effective network designs. This role is perfect for an experienced architect who thrives in a virtual environment and possesses a deep understanding of modern telecoms technologies and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of end-to-end telecommunications solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and sales teams to define solution requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop comprehensive proposals, architectural diagrams, and documentation for complex network projects.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and vendor solutions to enhance network capabilities and competitive advantage.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams during implementation phases.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and proof-of-concept projects for innovative network services and platforms.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (8+ years) in designing and implementing large-scale telecommunications networks.
• In-depth knowledge of IP networking, wireless technologies (5G, LTE), cloud networking, and virtualization (NFV/SDN).
• Proven ability to architect complex, resilient, and secure network solutions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, vital for remote collaboration.
• Experience with solution architecture frameworks and methodologies in the telecoms sector.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with annual performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, fully remote.
• Generous home office setup stipend and ongoing technology allowance.
• Flexible working hours and unlimited vacation policy.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leading strategic projects from Centurion , remotely.