At a Glance
- Tasks: Automate network processes using Python and improve radio network performance.
- Company: Leading telecommunications company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, flexible working, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Exciting career growth opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in network automation.
- Qualifications: Strong Python programming skills and data analysis experience required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Working Style: 3 days a week from office, 2 days from home
About the role
Being able to provide consistent network performance is critically important to all our customers (BT, PlusNet, EE and Emergency Service Network), achieved through implementation of agreed parameter designs and implementation of efficient process automation through python coding and robotic process automation. The output of this role has a direct impact on:
- Continual improvement of configuration processes through design and implementation of automated deployment tasks.
- Design of Self Optimising Network routines specific to the BT Radio Access Network, by writing code using Python and analytics of data held in GCP and AWS.
What you’ll be doing
- You will be working in a team to write python code to automate processes to improve the performance of the radio network, using the Nokia Manta Ray SON (MR-SON) tool.
- Implementation of configuration plans to the network, including working outside of normal office hours.
- Working with configuration processes of Network Element Managers and auditing the network data using the WIM Unison system for 2G, 4G and 5G RAN.
- Designing open and closed loop automations using Unison and MR-SON, through Python based software development kits.
- You will also be a member of the RAN transformation programme to support the automation of manual processes across the various departments of Radio Access Networks, using the BluePrism RPA tool.
- Ensuring that all systems introduced adhere to GDPR and Security Policies (such as TSA & Copass / CGP).
Essential Skills / Experience
- Practical experience in PYTHON programming, and ability to develop to an advance level.
- Excellent data analytical skills, with the ability to present findings and derive technical and business recommendations.
- Manipulating & interpreting multiple sources of complex data to derive both technical design guidelines and strategic recommendations.
- An understanding of IT environments.
Desirable Skills / Experience
- Experience of working with databases and SQL.
- Understanding of Mobile Radio Network GERAN/UTRAN/EUTRAN/OSS architectures and the design and operational processes to develop and run the network.
- Mobile Telecommunication background.
- Knowledge of Virtualisation.
- Experience of working with cloud hosted data such as Google Cloud Platform.
Our Package
Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life:
- 10% on target annual bonus
- Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
- Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
- Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
- Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
- Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
- Holiday purchase scheme
You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.
Network Design Professional - RAN Automation employer: BT
As a Network Design Professional at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that values innovation and collaboration. With a flexible working style of three days in the office and two days from home, we prioritise your work-life balance while offering tailored benefits such as a market-leading pension scheme and comprehensive healthcare options. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through opportunities to engage in cutting-edge projects within the Radio Access Network, ensuring that your contributions directly enhance network performance for our esteemed clients.
