Remote Telecoms Solutions Architect — 5G & Cloud

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work environment

Competitive salary in a remote role

Home office setup budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote-based Telecoms Solutions Architect to design innovative telecom solutions addressing complex client needs. You will translate business requirements into technical designs and collaborate with cross-functional teams across time zones to deliver end-to-end architectures.

The role requires a strong background in 5G, LTE, IoT, Cloud, SDN/NFV, and IP networking, with proven experience delivering end-to-end telecom solutions and excellent remote communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in telecommunications with emphasis on solution architecture and design
• Extensive knowledge of 5G, LTE, IoT, Cloud, SDN/NFV, IP networking
• Proven experience in designing complex end-to-end telecom solutions
• Understanding of service-based architectures, microservices, and cloud platforms
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote environment

Responsibilities

• Design comprehensive and innovative telecommunications solutions tailored to client requirements
• Translate business needs into technical specifications and architectural designs
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to develop proposals and strategies
• Provide expert technical guidance and support throughout the solution lifecycle from presales to implementation
• Develop technical documentation including solution designs and architecture diagrams
• Stay abreast of emerging trends (5G, IoT, cloud, AI) in telecoms
• Present solutions to clients and stakeholders articulating value propositions
• Act as trusted advisor to clients and understand strategic objectives

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a remote-based Telecoms Solutions Architect to design innovative telecom solutions addressing complex client needs. You will translate business requirements into technical designs and collaborate with cross-functional teams across time zones to deliver end-to-end architectures.

The role requires a strong background in 5G, LTE, IoT, Cloud, SDN/NFV, and IP networking, with proven experience delivering end-to-end telecom solutions and excellent remote communication skills.