Senior Telecom Cloud Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 1 800 000 - 2 400 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus package

Medical coverage

Home office stipend

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecom Cloud Architect to design scalable cloud-native telecom solutions for a remote-first, globally distributed team. You will shape cloud strategy, lead architecture decisions, and guide engineers across AWS, Azure, and GCP with Kubernetes and microservices.

This role emphasizes security, governance, and PoC development, with opportunities for international collaboration and continuous learning. Remote work is supported with a strong compensation package.

Qualificações

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
• 10+ years in IT infrastructure and software architecture, with 5+ years in cloud architecture.
• Extensive experience on AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Deep knowledge of cloud-native tech including Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD, DevOps.
• Proven experience architecting telecom systems (VNF/CNF, 5G core).
• Strong networking, security, data management in cloud.
• Excellent communication and remote leadership skills.
• Cloud certifications (AWS/Azure) are highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Design robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native telecom solutions.
• Define cloud strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate cloud services and technologies (Kubernetes, serverless, microservices).
• Develop roadmaps to migrate telecom workloads to the cloud.
• Mentor engineers and architects; drive architectural decisions remotely.
• Create PoCs to validate architectural designs.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance across platforms.

Conhecimentos

Cloud architecture

Kubernetes

DevOps

Networking

Security

VNF/CNF orchestration

5G core

Formação académica

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications

Ferramentas

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD tooling

Git/GitHub Actions

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in cloud-native telecommunications solutions, is seeking an experienced Senior Telecom Cloud Architect to join their globally distributed, remote-first team. This role is paramount in shaping the future of our telecommunications infrastructure by designing and implementing highly scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. You will leverage your deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies to drive the adoption of cloud-native principles across our network services. As a fully remote position, you will collaborate with international teams, contributing to cutting-edge projects from your home office. We are looking for a visionary architect with a passion for cloud technologies and a proven ability to architect complex telecom systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native solutions for telecommunications services.
• Define cloud strategy, standards, and best practices for the organization.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, serverless, microservices).
• Develop architectural roadmaps for migrating existing telecom workloads to the cloud.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure seamless implementation and integration of cloud solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on cloud-native design patterns and principles.
• Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and prototypes to validate architectural designs.
• Ensure solutions comply with security, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Mentor cloud engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation and technical excellence.
• Stay abreast of emerging cloud technologies and telecommunications trends, driving continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and software architecture, with at least 5 years focused on cloud architecture.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of cloud-native technologies, including Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• Proven experience architecting complex telecommunications systems (e.g., VNF/CNF orchestration, 5G core).
• Strong knowledge of networking, security, and data management in cloud environments.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and drive architectural decisions in a remote setting.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.
• Must be based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, ZA, or within South Africa, and capable of working fully remotely.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive bonus package.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote working arrangements.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and collaborative international teams.
• Company-provided home office equipment stipend.
• 401k plan with employer matching (or equivalent).