Telecoms Solutions Architect - Remote

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and incentives

Fully remote with flexible hours

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Telecoms Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. You will design end-to-end telecom solutions, develop technical roadmaps, and guide engineering and product teams to deliver scalable architectures.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a related field, 10+ years in telecommunications, and deep expertise in 5G, IoT, cloud networking and SDN. Strong communication and leadership will help you drive strategic projects from your home office.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications with a focus on solution architecture.
• Expertise in 5G, IoT, cloud networking and SDN; strong IP networking and signaling knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecom solutions, including architecture, technical specifications and roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify service improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into designs.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop proofs-of-concept and prototypes to validate designs.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure and cost-effective.

Skills

5G

IoT

Cloud networking

SDN

IP networking

Signaling protocols

Education

Master's degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Telecoms Solutions Architect to join their fully remote team. This critical role involves conceptualizing and designing innovative telecommunications solutions that meet evolving business needs and technological advancements. You will be a key player in shaping the future of our client's service offerings, working closely with product management, engineering, and sales teams to deliver scalable and efficient architectures. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the telecom landscape to make a significant impact from the convenience of their home office, driving the technical strategy for next-generation communication systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end telecom solutions , including architecture, technical specifications, and implementation roadmaps.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to identify opportunities for service enhancement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes to validate architectural designs.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in telecommunications , with a significant focus on solution architecture.
• Proven expertise in areas such as 5G, IoT, cloud networking, and software-defined networking (SDN).
• Strong understanding of IP networking, signaling protocols, and service provisioning.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Contribution to cutting-edge telecom projects.