Senior Telecom Software Developer

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary and performanceBonu

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and sabbatical options

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Telecom Software Developer to join their fully remote engineering team based in Benoni. You will design, code, test, and deploy complex telecom software solutions, leading critical projects and shaping architectural decisions in a remote-first environment.

The successful candidate will bring 8+ years of telecom software experience, proficiency in C++, Java, Python, or Go, and strong cloud-native / microservices skills with Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience in telecom.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or Go.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native development, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with telecom protocols, network programming, and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications for telecommunications platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code following best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define software requirements and architecture.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team’s technical growth and knowledge sharing.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Go

Distributed systems

Cloud-native

Docker

Kubernetes

Telecom protocols

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Telecom Software Developer to join their innovative, fully remote engineering team based in Benoni . This role is critical for developing and enhancing the software systems that power their cutting-edge telecommunications products and services. You will take a lead role in designing, coding, testing, and deploying complex software solutions, working with a talented group of engineers focused on delivering high-performance, scalable applications. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in software development within the telecom sector, a passion for solving challenging technical problems, and the ability to excel in a collaborative, remote-first work environment. You will significantly influence the direction of our client's technological offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software applications for telecommunications platforms.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code following best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define software requirements and architecture.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software defects and performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's technical growth and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant portion focused on the telecommunications industry.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as C++, Java, Python, or Go.
• Strong understanding of telecommunications protocols, network programming, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud-native development, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and effectively in a remote team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering exceptional flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for sabbatical.
• Professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.