Senior Telecoms Solutions Architect - Network Strategy Lead

Placements24; George; Sur place; ZAR 1 500 000 - 2 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Executive salary

Bonus incentives

Health benefits

International travel

Relocation support

George workplace

Career growth

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Telecoms Solutions Architect based in George, Western Cape, to lead end-to-end architectural design of advanced telecom solutions. You will drive technical strategy, collaborate with stakeholders, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient systems.

The role demands 10+ years of experience, deep telecom knowledge, and a proven ability to influence across departments.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications architecture and design.
• Deep knowledge of network protocols, IP, 4G/5G, and cloud-native architectures.
• Experience with OSS/BSS systems, SDN/NFV, and other modern telecom technologies.
• Strong understanding of APIs and data modeling.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking skills.

Responsabilités

• Architect, design, and document complex telecommunications solutions, including network infrastructure, services, and platforms.
• Lead the technical vision and strategy for telecom solutions, ensuring they are scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, standards, and tools to enhance offerings.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and development teams.
• Develop and maintain architectural principles, guidelines, and best practices.
• Conduct technical reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with proposed solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in telecommunications technology.

Connaissances

telecom architecture

leadership

stakeholder communication

analytical thinking

agile familiarity

Formation

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

Outils

OSS/BSS systems

SDN/NFV

APIs

cloud-native architectures

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Telecoms Solutions Architect based in George, Western Cape, to lead end-to-end architectural design of advanced telecom solutions. You will drive technical strategy, collaborate with stakeholders, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient systems.

The role demands 10+ years of experience, deep telecom knowledge, and a proven ability to influence across departments.