Senior Telecoms Systems Architect

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Home office allowance

Remote stipend

Learning opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecoms Systems Architect for a fully remote role to define the future architecture of our telecommunications network and services. You will lead end-to-end design, technology selection, and ensure scalable, robust solutions aligned with business goals.

This senior position offers high impact, strategic influence, and opportunities to advance telecoms technology from anywhere, collaborating with engineering, product, and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Deep understanding of 4G/5G, fixed-line, and IP networking.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and virtualization.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end telecom solutions across network, systems, and cloud.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to improve services and efficiency.
• Develop technical roadmaps for future network evolution.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to implement designs.
• Lead feasibility studies and PoCs for architectural decisions.
• Provide expert guidance on complex architectural challenges.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Tools

Cloud platforms

SDN/NFV

Virtualization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and strategic Senior Telecoms Systems Architect to join their expanding technology division, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is central to defining the future architecture of our client's telecommunications network and services. You will be responsible for high-level design, technology selection, and ensuring that solutions are scalable, robust, and aligned with business objectives. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to influence technological direction and drive advancements in the telecoms landscape from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end telecommunications solutions, encompassing network, systems, and cloud components.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance service offerings and operational efficiency.
• Develop technical roadmaps and strategy documents for future network evolution.
• Collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of architectural designs.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance and technical leadership on complex architectural challenges.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
• Deep understanding of mobile (4G/5G), fixed-line, and IP networking technologies.
• Proven experience with cloud-native architectures, virtualization, and SDN/NFV concepts.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage complex projects in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Generous home office setup allowance and remote work stipends.
• Extensive opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Flexible working hours to accommodate different time zones.
• Be a key architect shaping the future of telecoms from the comfort of your home.