Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect

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

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to drive innovation and strategic planning within their distributed engineering teams. This role is central to defining the technical blueprint for cutting-edge telecommunications services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and future-proofing of our infrastructure. You will engage with stakeholders across various departments to translate business needs into effective technical solutions, working from your remote location. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned architect passionate about shaping the future of telecoms technology, offering significant autonomy and the chance to influence major architectural decisions in a fully remote, collaborative setting.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a 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, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote , collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with remote work premium.
• Flexible working hours and a results-oriented performance culture.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on transformative projects with a global impact.