Senior Telecommunication Systems Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced telecom systems for a fully remote team. You will architect robust solutions that meet evolving industry demands and collaborate with a geographically dispersed group to drive innovation.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in telecom systems engineering, a master's or PhD in a related field, and deep expertise in IP networking, 4G/5G, VoIP, optical networking, and cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications systems engineering.
• Expertise in IP networking, 4G/5G, VoIP, optical networking and cloud infrastructure.
• Proven design, architecture and integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable telecom systems.
• Develop system specifications and integration plans.
• Oversee deployment, testing, and optimization of new technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide root cause analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and vendor solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, network ops, and product management.
• Develop and maintain system documentation including architecture diagrams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Stay current with industry trends, standards and best practices.

Skills

IP networking

VoIP

4G/5G

Optical networking

Cloud infrastructure

System design

Architecture

Integration

Network simulation tools

Problem solving

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Project management

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in a related field

Tools

Network simulation software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecommunications Systems Engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced telecom systems for a fully remote team. You will architect robust solutions that meet evolving industry demands and collaborate with a geographically dispersed group to drive innovation.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in telecom systems engineering, a master's or PhD in a related field, and deep expertise in IP networking, 4G/5G, VoIP, optical networking, and cloud infrastructure.