Solutions Architect - Telecommunications Infrastructure

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work

Bonuses

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Solutions Architect for its Sandton, Gauteng operations. The role focuses on designing and overseeing architectures for telecom systems, platforms, and services to meet client and business needs.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of telecom networks, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and enterprise architecture principles, with strong leadership and stakeholder communication skills for hybrid on-site and remote collaboration in Sandton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in CS, engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in telecom, IT infra, or solutions architecture.
• Proven experience designing scalable, resilient solutions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecom solutions across network, systems, and software components.
• Gather requirements from clients and stakeholders.
• Create architecture diagrams, specs, and proposals.
• Evaluate technologies to meet objectives.
• Provide technical leadership throughout projects.
• Align designs with security policies and EA standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Virtualization

Containerization

APIs

Databases

Networking

Cloud platforms

Education

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

Tools

TOGAF

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in delivering comprehensive telecommunications solutions, is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Solutions Architect to join their strategic team in **Sandton, Gauteng**. This pivotal role involves designing and overseeing the architecture of complex telecommunications systems, platforms, and services that meet specific client and business requirements. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and product development teams to translate business needs into robust, scalable, and secure technical solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of telecommunications technologies, network infrastructure, cloud services, and enterprise architecture principles. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to engage remotely while requiring on-site presence in **Sandton** for critical collaborative sessions and client engagements. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of our client's offerings and driving technological innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop end-to-end technical solutions for telecommunications projects, encompassing network, systems, and software components.
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to gather and analyse business and technical requirements.
• Create architectural diagrams, technical specifications, and solution proposals.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools to meet project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from design to implementation.
• Assess technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in telecommunications, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.
• Present technical solutions and architectural designs to diverse audiences, including technical teams and senior management.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of reusable architectural patterns and frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications, IT infrastructure, or solutions architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex, scalable, and resilient technical solutions.
• Deep understanding of telecommunications networks (e.g., IP networking, mobile networks, fibre optics), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and IT systems.
• Expertise in architecture frameworks, design patterns, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience with relevant technologies such as virtualization, containerization, APIs, and databases.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid remote and on-site environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package, reflecting the senior nature of the role.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects with a leading company in **Sandton**.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Access to a collaborative and innovative work culture.