Architect – Roaming & Signalling
About the role
The Architect – Roaming & Signalling role is responsible for leading the technology strategy and roadmap for Roaming, Messaging, and Signalling platforms within a telecommunications context. The position involves partnering with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and commercially viable solutions, as well as defining and governing architecture, standards, and engineering practices. The role also includes providing strategic leadership for platform design, deployment, transformation, and optimisation, ensuring operational excellence and readiness for future growth. Candidates should have extensive experience in telecommunications platforms, particularly in Roaming, Messaging, and Signalling, and possess strong leadership and technical skills.
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.
Nice to have
- Postgraduate qualifications and relevant industry certifications are advantageous.
Technologies
- Firewall
- Linux
- Unix
- Virtualization
Highlights
Applications should be sent via email to gihan@mytechjobs.lk. The role is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Postgraduate qualifications and relevant industry certifications are considered advantageous.
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