Solutions Architect - Telecoms

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Professional development budget

Dynamic work environment in Rustenburg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an innovative Solutions Architect to lead end-to-end telecom solution design from our Rustenburg office. You will translate complex business needs into scalable, secure architectures that align with cloud, network, and application domains.

With 10+ years in telecom architecture, you will guide project teams, engage senior stakeholders, evaluate technologies, and stay ahead of industry trends while delivering cost-effective outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in technical architecture or systems engineering in telecommunications.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms and virtualization.
• Strong communication and senior stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecom solution architectures across network, cloud, and apps.
• Collaborate with sales, product, and engineering to define requirements.
• Create architecture documents, diagrams, specs, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate technologies, platforms, and vendors to meet objectives.
• Provide technical leadership to implementation teams throughout projects.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to improve offerings.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Virtualization

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design of cutting-edge telecommunications solutions from their Rustenburg office. You will be responsible for translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and cost-effective technical architectures. This strategic role requires a deep understanding of the telecommunications landscape, cloud technologies, and enterprise systems, enabling you to guide project teams and stakeholders towards optimal technological outcomes. You will drive innovation and influence the technical direction of critical projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions for telecommunications projects, encompassing network, cloud, and application components.
• Collaborate with sales, product management, and engineering teams to define solution requirements and scope.
• Develop detailed technical architecture documents, including diagrams, specifications, and implementation plans.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendors to meet project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve solution offerings.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in technical architecture, solution design, or systems engineering within the telecommunications sector.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and virtualization technologies.
• Deep understanding of telecommunications systems, including mobile networks (4G/5G), VoIP, and IP networking.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a strategic mindset.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects in the telecommunications industry.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Professional development budget for conferences and training.
• Dynamic and forward-thinking work environment in Rustenburg .