Senior Solutions Architect (Telecoms)

Placements24; East London; Presencial; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.400.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for an on-site role in East London, Eastern Cape. You will design end-to-end technical solutions for telecommunications clients, translate business needs into scalable architectures, and lead architectural governance.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, and operations to ensure climate-safe, secure, and commercially viable outcomes. The role requires strong cloud, security, and enterprise-architecture expertise, with a proven ability

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About the Role

Our client, a leading telecommunications company with a strong presence in **East London, Eastern Cape**, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect. This role is pivotal in designing and articulating comprehensive technical solutions that meet our client's strategic business objectives. You will engage with stakeholders across various departments, translating business needs into robust, scalable, and secure technology architectures. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of telecommunications technologies, cloud computing, and enterprise architecture principles, with a proven ability to architect complex solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to drive innovation and influence technical direction within a growing organization in **East London**. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure solutions are technically sound and commercially viable. The position requires on-site presence to facilitate close collaboration and direct engagement with clients and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end technical solutions for telecommunications clients, addressing their business requirements.


• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer needs and propose optimal solutions.


• Create detailed architectural designs, including system components, integrations, and deployment strategies.


• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their applicability to client solutions.


• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle.


• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrations and technical presentations.


• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural standards, security best practices, and regulatory requirements.


• Work with project management and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation of designed solutions.


• Identify potential risks and challenges in solution design and propose mitigation strategies.


• Act as a subject matter expert on telecommunications technologies and architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.


• Minimum of 7 years of experience in solution architecture, enterprise architecture, or a related technical role within the telecommunications industry.


• Extensive knowledge of telecommunications network infrastructure, services, and platforms (e.g., IP networking, mobile technologies, cloud-native applications).


• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, scalable solutions.


• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.


• Strong understanding of IT security principles and best practices.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Relevant architectural certifications (e.g., TOGAF) are a plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive health and retirement benefits, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Work within a dynamic team environment in **East London, Eastern Cape**, and play a key role in shaping the future of telecommunications solutions. This role requires your on-site presence to foster strong client relationships and internal collaboration.