Architect - Roaming and Signaling
About the role
The Architect - Roaming & Signaling role at Bridge BSS Talent involves leading the technology strategy and roadmap for Roaming, Messaging, and Signalling platforms. The position requires partnering with business and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable and secure solutions, defining target architecture and technology standards, and providing strategic leadership for platform design, deployment, and optimisation. The role also includes driving platform resilience, capacity planning, and operational excellence, as well as identifying opportunities for platform expansion and innovation. Candidates must have extensive experience in telecommunications platforms and leadership across diverse teams.
Must have
- 10+ years' experience in carrier-grade telecommunications platforms, with strong expertise across Roaming, Messaging, Signalling, VAS, and security.
- Proven hands-on experience with SMS Routing, SMS Firewalls, Roaming Hubs, Signalling platforms, IPX, DCH, and related technologies.
- Strong knowledge of GSM/LTE/5G, SS7/SIGTRAN, Diameter, GTP, CAMEL, SIP, SMPP, and end-to-end network architecture.
- Strong understanding of cloud, virtualisation, CNF/VNF, APIs, Linux/Unix and modern telecommunications technologies.
- Proven experience leading technology implementations, platform transformation, capacity planning, troubleshooting, and operational optimisation.
- Minimum 3 years' leadership experience, with demonstrated leadership across diverse teams, cultures, and geographies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, and strategic decision-making skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, IT, or a related discipline; postgraduate qualifications and relevant industry certifications are advantageous.
Technologies
- Firewall
- Linux
- Unix
- Virtualization
Highlights
The position is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and is a full-time contract role with the possibility of extension. A bachelor's degree is required, while postgraduate qualifications and industry certifications are considered advantageous.
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