Platform Technical Leads - Live Lead in Manchester

Location: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Peterborough, Reading, Sheffield
Job Family: Digital & Technology
Job Type: Full Time
Posted Date: 13-May-2024

Job Overview

We are recruiting for multiple Platform Tech Leads as we embark on an exciting transformation in changing the way we work to accelerate software delivery speed, improve quality and reduce cost using both agile software delivery and platform engineering best practice. The Technical Leads will work in close collaboration with our Digital Network Products team delivering open and intuitive platforms to optimise developer experience enabling high value products.

We are looking for Technical Leads with experience working in an OSS Telco environment coupled with experiences across CI/CD, Automation, Devops, Public Cloud, Solutions Design and Agile Software Development.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK\’s biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams – jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can\’t wait to see what you can do.

We Value Diversity and Inclusion

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we\’re working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The Must Haves

• Experienced in Platform Engineering and its applicability to OSS
• Strong background in DevOps practices
• Proven experience in Agile software development in the Telco OSS domain
• Experience and knowledge of public, private and hybrid cloud providers, technologies and services
• Strategic Thinking

Other Desired Skills

• Solutions Design and Agile Methodologies
• Experience with Network Platform Tools
• Telecom Networks, Technologies, and Standards

What\’s in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next Steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we\’d love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you\’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include video interviews with the team. When you apply, you\’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we\’ll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.