Senior Telecom Software Engineer - Remote

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Home office allowance

Professional growth & conferences

Annual bonus

Job summary

Parexel seeks a Senior Telecom Software Engineer for a fully remote role to design, develop, test, and deploy software powering next-generation telecom services from anywhere. The role emphasizes scalable, high-performance back-end systems with a collaborative, international team.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience, strong telecom protocol knowledge (SIP, SS7, BGP), and hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, and Kubernetes in a remote-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, telecoms focus.
• Deep understanding of telecom protocols (SIP, SS7, BGP).
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, Go; cloud platforms and containers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable software for telecom applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python/Java/C++/Go.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to define requirements and designs.
• Optimize performance and ensure reliability and scalability of backend systems.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex defects and production issues.
• Contribute to evolving software development processes and best practices.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Go

Distributed systems

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Software Eng

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Remote Senior Telecom Software Engineer

Our client, a leading innovator in the Telecoms sector, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Telecom Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This is a key role in developing, deploying, and maintaining the software systems that power our next-generation telecommunications services. As a remote-first company, we foster a collaborative and productive environment where engineers can thrive regardless of their physical location. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions, contributing to all phases of the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate is passionate about building scalable, high-performance software and thrives in a dynamic, collaborative remote work environment.

Our client, a leading innovator in the Telecoms sector is seeking a highly motivated Senior Telecom Software Engineer to join their distributed engineering team. This is a fully remote position that allows you to contribute to the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge software solutions for the telecommunications industry from anywhere in South Africa. You will work on complex systems, collaborate with a talented international team, and play a key role in shaping the future of our client's offerings. The ideal candidate is passionate about building scalable, high-performance software and thrives in a dynamic, collaborative remote work environment focused on the telecoms sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable software for telecommunications applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical designs.
• Optimize software performance and ensure the reliability and scalability of backend systems.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and production issues.
• Contribute to the evolution of our software development processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant portion focused on the telecoms industry.
• Deep understanding of telecommunications protocols (e.g., SIP, SS7, BGP) and network architectures.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Go).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and database technologies.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual bonus package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and internet expenses.
• Opportunities for professional growth, attending industry conferences, and continuous learning.
• Chance to work on transformative projects in the rapidly evolving telecoms space.

Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.