Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect

Placements24; Kempton Park; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Comprehensive health insurance

Home office allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to drive innovation and deliver end-to-end network solutions across a distributed organization. This role focuses on designing scalable and secure telecoms architectures for global clients, with a remote-first setup.

You will lead technology evaluations, create detailed designs and implementation plans, and collaborate with engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar.
• Deep understanding of IP networking, VoIP, 4G/5G, and cloud communication platforms.
• Proven ability to design complex, scalable, and secure network architectures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills for remote work.
• Experience with OSS/BSS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Architect comprehensive telecoms solutions, including voice, data, and mobile services, aligning with business objectives.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms to build scalable communication systems.
• Develop detailed technical designs, proposals, and implementation plans for client engagements.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex projects, offering expert advice on network architecture and integration.
• Conduct feasibility studies and performance analysis for proposed solutions.

Skills

IP networking

VoIP

4G/5G technologies

Cloud communication platforms

Network architecture design

Remote collaboration

OSS/BSS

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect to drive innovation and deliver exceptional technical solutions across their distributed organization. This pivotal role involves designing end-to-end telecommunications solutions that meet complex business requirements, ensuring scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. You will work remotely, collaborating with teams worldwide to architect and implement next-generation network and communication systems. This is an ideal opportunity for a forward-thinking architect who is passionate about the evolving telecoms landscape and thrives in a remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect comprehensive telecoms solutions , including voice, data, and mobile services, aligning with business objectives.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and platforms to build robust and scalable communication systems.
• Develop detailed technical designs, proposals, and implementation plans for client engagements.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and sales teams to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex projects, offering expert advice on network architecture and integration.
• Conduct feasibility studies and performance analysis for proposed solutions.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) as a Solutions Architect or similar technical leadership role in the telecoms sector .
• Deep understanding of IP networking, VoIP, mobile technologies (4G/5G), and cloud communication platforms.
• Proven ability to design complex, scalable, and secure network architectures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Experience with OSS/BSS systems is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Opportunity to shape the future of telecoms solutions globally.