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Architect - Roaming & Signaling
Axonectlinkedin.com
Oct 8, 2026, 11:59 PM2w ago
Full-timeColombo, Western ProvinceArchitectureArchitect (10+ yrs)
About the role
The Architect - Roaming & Signaling role is responsible for leading the technology strategy and roadmap for Roaming, Messaging, and Signaling platforms. The position involves partnering with business and technology stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable and secure solutions, defining and governing target architecture and technology standards, and providing strategic leadership for platform design, deployment, and optimization. The architect will also drive platform resilience, capacity planning, security, and operational excellence, as well as identify opportunities for innovation and business value maximization. The role requires significant 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