Telecom Solutions Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecom Solutions Architect to join a fully remote, forward-thinking technology team. This senior role designs high-level technical solutions for complex telecom challenges and guides projects from conception to implementation.

The candidate will lead end-to-end design across network, cloud, and application components, working with clients and internal stakeholders in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end telecom solutions, incorporating network, cloud, and application components.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to define solution architectures that meet client needs and business objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, specifications, and proposals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current with advancements in telecommunications, cloud computing, and related technologies.

Skills

Network protocols

Wireless technologies

Cloud platforms

Architectural leadership

Presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

PhD in a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and strategic Telecom Solutions Architect to join their fully remote, forward-thinking technology team. This senior role is responsible for designing high-level technical solutions that address complex business challenges within the telecommunications domain. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements, architect scalable and secure systems, and guide the development process from conception to implementation. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical understanding across various telecom technologies and a proven ability to translate business needs into effective technological strategies, all while operating effectively in a distributed, remote-first work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end telecom solutions, incorporating network, cloud, and application components.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to define solution architectures that meet client needs and business objectives.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions.
• Create detailed technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, specifications, and proposals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current with advancements in telecommunications, cloud computing, and related technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a solutions architecture or senior engineering role.
• Extensive knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP), wireless technologies (5G, LTE), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, resilient, and secure telecom systems.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative team setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with potential for stock options.
• Completely remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid vacation time and company holidays.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.