Senior Telecommunications Solutions Architect

Placements24; Soweto; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Retirement planning

Performance incentives

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecommunications Solutions Architect to design enterprise telecom solutions in Soweto, Gauteng. You will translate business needs into technical designs covering VoIP, SIP, UC platforms, and contact centers, collaborating with sales, engineering, and operations to ensure successful delivery.

You will lead architecture efforts, evaluate technologies, and develop detailed documentation and implementation guides while staying current with industry trends and best

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 8+ years of telecommunications experience with solution architecture focus.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical designs.

Responsabilidades

• Design end-to-end telecommunications solutions for enterprise clients (VoIP, UC, contact centers).
• Analyze client requirements and translate into detailed solution designs.
• Collaborate with sales to present technical solutions.
• Work with engineering/ops to implement and integrate designs.
• Evaluate new technologies and vendor products.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation (architectures, specs, guides).
• Provide technical support throughout sales cycle and projects.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging telecom tech.
• Perform technical training for sales and stakeholders.
• Ensure scalable, reliable, secure, cost-effective solutions.

Educación

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

Herramientas

VoIP

SIP

Microsoft Teams

Cisco Collaboration

Contact center technologies

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications provider, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Telecommunications Solutions Architect to join their innovative team in Soweto, Gauteng. This role is critical in designing and developing comprehensive telecommunications solutions that meet the evolving needs of our enterprise clients. You will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into technical designs, encompassing voice, data, and integrated communication systems. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of current and emerging telecom technologies, excellent consultative skills, and a proven ability to architect robust and scalable solutions. Contribute your expertise to advancing communication services in Soweto, Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end telecommunications solutions for enterprise clients, including VoIP, unified communications, contact centers, and network connectivity.
• Gather and analyze client requirements, translating them into detailed technical proposals and solution designs.
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand client needs and present technical solutions effectively.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure the successful implementation and integration of designed solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and vendor products to enhance service offerings and maintain a competitive edge.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including solution architectures, technical specifications, and implementation guides.
• Provide technical expertise and support throughout the sales cycle and project implementation phases.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging telecommunications technologies.
• Conduct technical training for sales staff and client stakeholders as required.
• Ensure solutions are designed for scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications, with a strong focus on solution architecture and design.
• Proven experience in designing solutions involving VoIP, SIP, unified communications platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Cisco Collaboration), and contact center technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of IP networking, data center technologies, and cloud-based communication services.
• Experience with telecommunications hardware and software vendors.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience with pre-sales technical support and proposal development.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCVP, ITIL) are a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement planning, performance incentives, and opportunities for professional development and advanced training.

This role is based in our Soweto, Gauteng office, providing a dynamic environment to contribute to the technological advancement of the region. Join a company committed to innovation and customer satisfaction.