Solutions Architect - Telecoms

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Medical aid

Professional development

Remote-friendly

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a visionary Solutions Architect to lead the development of innovative technical solutions within the telecoms industry. You will translate complex business requirements into robust architectural designs and work with sales, engineering, and product teams to define strategic technology initiatives.

The role requires a strong technical background and excellent communication, with responsibilities across pre-sales to implementation.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in telecommunications architecture, network design, or systems engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of 5G, LTE, Cloud-native networks, SDN/NFV, and IP networking.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills; capable of stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions for telecom clients, spanning network, cloud, and software components.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance services and customer experience.
• Collaborate with product teams to define requirements, scope projects, and develop technical strategies.
• Provide technical leadership across the solution lifecycle from pre-sales to deployment and support.
• Create detailed architectural documentation, diagrams, proposals, and specifications.
• Conduct technical workshops and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders in Cape Town.

Skills

telecom architecture

network design

cloud platforms

presentation

stakeholder management

pre-sales

Education

Engineering/CS degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Solutions Architect to lead the development of innovative technical solutions within the telecoms industry, based in Cape Town . This role requires a deep understanding of telecommunications technologies and the ability to translate complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and future-proof architectural designs. You will work closely with sales, engineering, and product management teams to define and deliver strategic technology initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background combined with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, playing a key part in shaping the company's technological roadmap and competitive edge.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions for telecommunications clients, encompassing network, cloud, and software components.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance service offerings and customer experience.
• Collaborate with product teams to define requirements, scope projects, and develop technical strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from pre-sales to implementation and support.
• Create detailed architectural documentation, including diagrams, proposals, and technical specifications.
• Conduct technical workshops and presentations for clients and internal stakeholders in Cape Town .

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in telecommunications architecture, network design, or systems engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of current telecom technologies such as 5G, LTE, Cloud-native networks, SDN/NFV, and IP networking.
• Proven ability to design complex, integrated solutions addressing business challenges.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their application in telco environments.
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Generous allowance for professional development and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in the Cape Town telecoms landscape.
• Flexible remote working arrangements and a focus on work-life balance.