Senior Telecom Software Engineer — Remote, Stock Options

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Performance bonuses

Fully remote work environment

Professional development budget

Conference opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Telecom Software Developer to join our remote-first engineering team, supporting Soweto and beyond. You will design, develop, and maintain software powering telecom infrastructure and services.

The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with distributed teams to contribute to scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in telecom software development, strong backend skills in

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of professional software development experience with telecom software.
Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, or Go; experience with relevant frameworks.
Strong understanding of networking protocols, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovative software solutions.

Responsibilities

Design, code, test, and deploy scalable software applications and services for telecommunications systems.
Develop efficient, reusable, and reliable code using modern programming languages and frameworks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, in a remote setting.
Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security.
Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and troubleshoot issues.