Senior Telecom Software Engineer — Remote-First

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is actively seeking a Senior Telecommunications Software Developer to design and deliver high-performance telecom software in a remote-first team. The role emphasizes architecture, distributed systems, and robust protocols across platforms.

You will work with C++, Java, and Python to build scalable solutions, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and mentor junior developers, all within a flexible, innovative engineering culture that values technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience in telecommunications systems.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented languages: C++, Java, Python.
• Deep understanding of telecommunications protocols (SIP, H.323, SS7, Diameter, TCP/IP).
• Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native development. RTOS/embedded systems a plus.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for a remote team environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex software modules for telecommunication platforms.
• Write clean, efficient code in C++, Java, or Python.
• Architect and build scalable, distributed software systems.
• Develop software for network management, signaling, and data processing applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers to define requirements and solutions.
• Optimize software performance and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Implement automated testing strategies and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
• Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Stay updated on emerging telecom software development technologies.

Skills

C++

Java

Python

Distributed systems

Microservices

Remote team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/SE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Placements24 is actively seeking a Senior Telecommunications Software Developer to design and deliver high-performance telecom software in a remote-first team. The role emphasizes architecture, distributed systems, and robust protocols across platforms.

You will work with C++, Java, and Python to build scalable solutions, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and mentor junior developers, all within a flexible, innovative engineering culture that values technical excellence.