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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Telecom Roaming Expert & Interconnect Partnerships - **Company:** Skylo Technologies - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, 4G (Telecommunication), Confluence, JIRA, Domain Name System (DNS), Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Fraud Prevention and Detection, GPRS Core Networks, Network Architecture, Routing, Internetwork Packet Exchange, Roaming, Network Switches, Slack, OSS/BSS - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/telecom-roaming-expert-interconnect-partnerships-skylo-technologies-8991607 ## About the Role Professional Experience * Industry Tenure: 10+ years of experience in a roaming / wholesale roaming role within a mobile operator (or at a hub/IPX provider), with proven direct management of relationships with international operators and carriers. * Interconnect Expertise: 10+ years of experience in carrier interconnect, wholesale roaming, IPX/GRX, telecom vendor management, or a closely related field. * Leadership Depth: Senior-level ownership of strategic suppliers and complex partner relationships. Telecom & Standards Knowledge * Roaming Business: In-depth knowledge of the international roaming business: commercial models, value chain, tariff mechanisms (IOT, wholesale), steering, settlement, and clearing. * GSMA Standards: Thorough knowledge of GSMA standards and procedures: RAEX/IR.21, AA.12, TAP/RAP, NRTRDE, BCE, IREG, and TADIG processes and workflows., * Business Acumen: Demonstrated success negotiating complex telecom agreements, pricing models, service levels, credits, and executive escalations. * Problem Solving: Ability to turn ambiguous cross-functional issues into structured governance and measurable outcomes, with strong analytical and coordination skills. * Communication: Fluent English (written and spoken) is mandatory. * Travel: Availability for international travel and participation in industry events/working groups (e.g., GSMA, bilateral partner meetings)., * Advanced Networking: Experience with NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks), NB-IoT, IoT roaming, or rapidly scaling multi-MNO networks. * Visibility Tools: Familiarity with GSMA processes and signaling or network-visibility platforms. * Tooling: Experience with Jira, Confluence, Slack, partner portals, and operational scorecards. ## Description We are seeking a senior commercial-technical leader to own Skylo's IPX, hubbing, and clearing-partner ecosystem. You will be accountable for the contracts, operating cadence, service performance, escalation paths, and redundancy strategy that determine how quickly new roaming partners reach production., Partner & Vendor Management * Lifecycle Ownership: Manage and develop relationships with international roaming partner operators, owning the full lifecycle of the agreements. * Connectivity Providers: Manage the relationship with international connectivity and signalling providers (IPX/GRX carriers, roaming hubs, SS7/Diameter signalling providers), including selection, contracting, and SLA monitoring. * Clearing Houses: Manage the relationship with data and financial clearing houses and hub providers, monitoring billing, disputes, and reconciliations. Technical Coordination & Operations * Testing & Implementation: Coordinate the opening of new roaming relationships and testing. * Data Exchange: Oversee the exchange of files and documentation between operators: TAP/RAP (Transferred/Returned Account Procedure), NRTRDE (Near Real Time Roaming Data Exchange), RAEX (IR.21, IR.85, IOT), and the related clearing and reconciliation processes. Strategy, Commercials & Compliance * Contract Negotiation: Negotiate, draft, and maintain agreements, and manage the related signing and update process. * Business Analytics: Analyse roaming performance (traffic, quality, revenue, cost, margin) and define optimisation strategies for tariffs, steering of roaming, and fraud management. * Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and standards (e.g., GSMA, EU roaming regulation "Roam Like At Home", and any local regulation), overseeing regulatory impacts on the business. * Cross-Functional Leadership: Interface with internal functions (Network, IT/BSS, Finance, Legal, Wholesale, Marketing) to ensure delivery and evolution of the service., * Network Architecture: Solid understanding of the Network and IT aspects supporting roaming: 2G/3G/4G/5G architectures and network elements involved (HLR/HSS, UDM, MSC, SGSN/GGSN, MME, S/PGW, UPF, SMF, DRA, STP). * Signaling & Routing: Working depth in SS7/MAP and Diameter signalling, GT/point-code and realm routing, DEA/STP, DNS, and IPX interconnect operations. * Advanced Roaming: Strong knowledge of SMS interworking, VoLTE roaming (S8HR/LBO), and 5G roaming (SEPP). * BSS/OSS Infrastructure: Knowledge of the supporting BSS/OSS systems (mediation, rating/charging, wholesale billing, clearing systems, TAP processing, fraud management, steering systems). ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Stack Overflow: Community and AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/600-stack-overflow-community-and-ai) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Location Verification without GPS?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1184-location-verification-without-gps) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) ## Related Articles - [The CAMARA Project: How Telcos Collaborating Improves Developer Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/671-the-camara-project-how-telcos-collaborating-improves-developer-experience) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Best Job Boards for Remote Work for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/290-best-job-boards-for-remote-work-for-developers) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers)