Lead Telecommunications Solutions Architect (Remote)

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing telecommunications innovator, is seeking a visionary Lead Telecommunications Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and development of next-generation network solutions. This is a fully remote position, empowering you to work from anywhere within Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA, and contribute to a global team. You will be at the forefront of defining the technical roadmap, translating complex business requirements into robust, scalable, and future-proof telecommunications architectures. This role demands a strategic thinker with a proven track record in designing end-to-end solutions for mobile, fixed-line, and converged networks, ensuring our services remain competitive and technologically advanced. Embrace the freedom of remote work while shaping the future of connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design of complex telecommunications systems, encompassing core network, transport, and access technologies.
• Collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and sales teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Develop detailed solution designs, proposals, and technical documentation for diverse client engagements and internal projects.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and vendors to meet architectural requirements, ensuring interoperability and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineering teams throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Conduct technical reviews, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies for proposed solutions.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies (e.g., 5G, SDN/NFV, IoT, cloud-native architectures), and competitive landscape.
• Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and buy-in.
• Define and enforce architectural standards and best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design, architecture, and implementation.
• Extensive knowledge of mobile network technologies (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G), fixed-line networks (FTTx), and IP networking.
• Proven experience with solutions architecture for complex enterprise or service provider environments.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (VMware, KVM) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, signaling, and service enablement platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing decisions at all levels.
• Experience with SDN/NFV and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Exceptional annual salary package of R per annum.
• Fully remote work environment, offering unparalleled flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and optical coverage.
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays.
• Significant budget for professional development, including conferences and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with groundbreaking telecommunications technologies.
• Join a forward-thinking and supportive global team.
• Retirement fund contributions.