Senior Solutions Architect

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual leave

Hybrid work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect in Centurion to lead the design and evolution of telecommunications solutions. You will translate complex business needs into scalable, cost-effective architectures and collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to meet client requirements.

The role requires 10+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), SDN/NFV/5G expertise, and multi-domain architecture across IoT, AI/ML, and Big Data.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing complex technology solutions with a focus on telecommunications.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their application in telecom solutions.
• Expertise in network architectures including SDN, NFV, and 5G technologies.
• Proven ability to architect multi-domain solutions (IoT, AI/ML, Big Data).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecommunications solutions spanning network, cloud, and application layers.
• Collaborate with sales to translate requirements into compelling technical proposals.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and reference architectures.
• Engage executives and technical leads to communicate architectural vision and strategy.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Network architectures

SDN/NFV/5G

IoT

AI/ML

Big Data

Communication

Leadership

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and technically astute Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and evolution of their telecommunications solutions in Centurion . This role requires a visionary thinker who can translate complex business needs into scalable, resilient, and cost-effective technology architectures. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and product teams to develop innovative solutions that meet client requirements and drive market leadership. This is a key position for an experienced architect to shape the future of our client's offerings and influence strategic technology decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecommunications solutions, encompassing network, cloud, and application layers, to meet diverse client needs.
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and develop compelling technical proposals and presentations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain architectural standards, best practices, and reference architectures.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including executives and technical leads, to communicate architectural vision and strategy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in designing and implementing complex technology solutions, with a significant focus on telecommunications.
• Deep understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their application in telecom solutions.
• Expertise in network architectures, including SDN, NFV, and 5G technologies.
• Proven ability to architect solutions involving multiple technology domains (e.g., IOT, AI/ML, Big Data).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders.
• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary package with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits and retirement planning.
• Generous annual leave and personal development budget.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects and influence strategic direction.
• Hybrid work environment fostering work-life balance.