Senior Telecommunications Software Developer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment

Health insurance paid by company

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off (vacation & sick leave)

Professional development budget

Home office setup allowance

Annual performance bonus

Retirement plan with company matching

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Telecommunications Software Developer to join a fully remote, globally distributed engineering team. You will design, code, test, and deploy high-performance software for next-generation telco services.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software development, deep telecom protocol knowledge (SIP, RTP, SS7, Diameter), and strong experience with cloud platforms, containers, and microservices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience with telecommunications applications.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Java, C++, or Go.
• Deep understanding of telecommunications protocols (SIP, RTP, SS7, Diameter).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills for remote work.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable telecom software solutions.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code in Python, Java, C++, or Go.
• Collaborate with product managers and architects to define requirements and specs.
• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve defects across environments.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Contribute to architecture decisions focused on scalability and performance.
• Stay current with telecom tech trends and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Go

SIP

RTP

SS7

Diameter

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Distributed systems

Microservices

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the telecommunications software space, is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Telecommunications Software Developer to join their fully remote, globally distributed engineering team. This role is crucial for developing and enhancing the sophisticated software platforms that power next-generation communication services. You will be instrumental in designing, coding, testing, and deploying robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of telecommunications protocols, software architecture, and modern development practices. As a remote-first organization, we thrive on collaboration, asynchronous communication, and delivering exceptional results regardless of location. If you are a passionate software engineer with a strong background in telco systems and a desire to work on challenging, impactful projects from the comfort of your home office, this is the opportunity for you. We value innovation, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality in all aspects of our work. Join us to shape the future of communication technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions for telecommunications systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Go.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain robust unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues across various environments.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge within the team.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of the software architecture, focusing on scalability, performance, and resilience.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in telecommunications software development.
• Deploy software updates and manage CI/CD pipelines for seamless integration and delivery.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience, with a significant portion focused on telecommunications applications.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, Go).
• Deep understanding of telecommunications protocols (e.g., SIP, RTP, SS7, Diameter) and concepts.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of network programming, distributed systems, and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team environment.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in a remote setting.

Benefits

• A leading annual salary package up to R . Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications.
• Company-provided laptop and home office setup allowance.
• Access to cutting-edge software development tools and technologies.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching.
• Regular virtual team-building events and social activities.