Senior Telecoms Software Developer

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

WFH stipend

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Software Developer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will design, code, test, and deploy scalable telecom software solutions, collaborating across product and engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in software development, strong OO, experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker and Kubernetes, and distributed systems expertise. This remote position offers flexible hours, generous compensation, and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with telecoms focus.
• Strong object-oriented programming, data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to design distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving and autonomous remote-work capability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain telecom software platforms using modern languages.
• Build back-end services, APIs, and data pipelines for network management.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and engineers on specs.
• Write clean, tested code and adhere to best practices.
• Troubleshoot defects and performance issues in production.
• Contribute to architecture discussions for scalable projects.

Skills

OOP

Data Structures

Algorithms

Distributed Systems

Microservices

Cloud Platforms

Programming Languages

Docker

Kubernetes

Remote Work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Telecoms Software Developer for a fully remote position. This role is integral to developing innovative software solutions that drive the future of telecommunications. You will be responsible for designing, coding, testing, and deploying robust, scalable applications that enhance network capabilities and user experience. This is a prime opportunity for an experienced developer who thrives in a remote setting, enjoys tackling complex technical challenges, and wants to contribute to a cutting-edge technology company shaping the telecommunications landscape from anywhere in South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions for telecommunications platforms using modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++).
• Build and optimize backend services, APIs, and data processing pipelines for network management and service delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define software requirements and technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, adhering to best practices in software development.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues in production environments.
• Contribute to the architectural discussions and technology selection for new projects and features, focusing on scalability and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development , with a significant focus on telecommunications systems.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proven ability to design and implement complex, distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, fully remote.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and skill development.
• Flexible working hours and a work-from-home stipend.
• Access to advanced development tools and technologies.
• A collaborative and innovative remote work culture focused on delivering impactful solutions.