All locations: Ipswich and Birmingham

Working style: 3 days office, 2 days anywhere

Why this job matters

We are looking for a Network designer to join BT’s Converged Core network, which is at the core of BT’s 2030 ambition to become the world’s most trusted connector of people, devices and machines is currently undergoing a vast transformation programme involving the refresh of its hardware and a complete re-design of how services are provided, through the use of network programmability.

We are looking for someone versatile with a good mix of network and software skills to help make this a reality, although if you tick one of the 2 boxes really well, you will be considered.

Working alongside Senior Designers and Architects, the variety of work will mean the job is always exciting and you will get a great opportunity to learn new skills and work in a Team that is core to most of what BT does.

What you’ll be doing

• Design, code & test network focused solutions based on specific requirements using standard approaches in line with the wider technical strategy or roadmap. Solutions include both the OSS and network aspects, using network programmability as the mechanism for configuration deployment. 
• Design solutions that are scalable, adaptable & cost effective in line with business needs 
• Provide technical guidance to Platforms, OSS Teams, NIT and Operations to ensure smooth delivery of changes to Live
• Collaborate with more Senior Network Designers on elements of strategic designs
• Provide in-life support for issues related to their specific solution and root cause analysis for my own designs.

What you'll bring

Ideally, the candidate would have worked in a role where they were able to showcase their understanding of network fundamentals. They would have led on some project showing their ability to work on their own and within a wider team.

Mandatory:

• Strong network knowledge: CCNA / NRS1 level minimum
• Experience in Network Designing
• Experience with IP MPLS routing system
• Understanding of NetDevOps 
• Understanding of Agile working methodologies

Nice to have: 

• Software Testing Experience
• Coding / scripting skills: Python and TOSCA
• Network Testing Experience: Spirent/IXIA test tool

Your Benefits

At BT, we entertain, educate and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration and inclusivity. Benefits of working for BT include:

• Tailored training and development opportunities to continue to build your career
• 10% on target bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme - If you pay in a minimum of 5% of your pensionable salary every month we will pay in 10%
• Direct Share scheme
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages BT TV, including TNT Sports and NOW entertainment
• Shared Parental leave - maximum amount of leave you can share with your partner is 50 weeks

About us

BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.

Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. 

We value diversity and celebrate difference. ‘We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It’s fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.’

We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development.  

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.