Senior Solutions Architect - Telecoms

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & retirement provisions

Training & development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Senior Solutions Architect to design and deliver end-to-end telecom solutions addressing complex customer needs. You will architect scalable, secure systems and lead technical directions across projects.

Engage with clients to translate requirements into sound architectural designs, collaborate with engineering and sales, and stay ahead of telecom trends to maintain a competitive edge in the Western Cape market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 7+ years in solution architecture, preferably telecom.
• Experience designing mobile networks (4G/5G),VoIP, IP networking, cloud.
• Strong ability to translate complex tech into business value.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to gather business and technical requirements.
• Design scalable, reliable, secure telecom solutions.
• Create high/low level designs incl. system architecture and data flows.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and sales to ensure feasibility.
• Provide technical leadership through the solution lifecycle.

Skills

Solution architecture

Mobile networks

VoIP & IP networking

Cloud platforms

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Eng or CS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent player in the telecommunications industry based in the vibrant city of Cape Town , is looking for a highly skilled Senior Solutions Architect. This role is instrumental in designing and delivering innovative, end-to-end solutions that address complex customer needs and business challenges within the telecom sector. The successful candidate will engage with clients, understand their requirements, and translate them into technically sound and commercially viable architectural designs. You will be a key contributor to driving technological advancements and ensuring our client's solutions remain competitive and cutting-edge in the Western Cape market.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with clients and stakeholders to gather and analyze business and technical requirements.
• Design and architect scalable, reliable, and secure telecommunications solutions.
• Develop high-level and low-level design documents, including system architecture, data flows, and integration strategies.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and sales teams to ensure solution feasibility and alignment.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from concept to deployment.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within solution design.
• Present architectural designs and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay updated on emerging telecom technologies, industry trends, and competitive landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Over 7 years of experience in solution architecture, preferably within the telecommunications domain.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing solutions involving mobile networks (4G/5G), VoIP, IP networking, and cloud platforms.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, software development lifecycles, and integration patterns.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
• Experience with project management methodologies is an asset.
• Deep understanding of the South African telecommunications market is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team in Cape Town .

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and retirement provisions, performance incentives, and extensive training and development opportunities. Join a leading organization in Cape Town that is committed to technological excellence and employee growth, working on challenging projects that define the future of communication.