Network Design Specialist - OSS Element Managers - ESN

BT Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecom company is seeking a candidate for RAN OSS design role in Bristol. The role involves developing automation capabilities and requires strong software coding skills in Python along with knowledge of network design and management platforms. Candidates with a growth mindset and diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Bonuses

Pension schemes

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Generous leave

Health support

Training and discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in writing software code in Python and Unix/Linux scripting.
• Understanding of radio network infrastructure data and protocols.
• Experience in OSS design and Network Element Management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Work with RAN OSS design authorities to develop capabilities for RAN tools.
• Engage with users to propose solution strategies for RAN data.
• Ensure vendor OSS platform designs support transmission technology demands.

Skills

Network Delivery

Technical Documentation

Network Design

Decision Making

Growth Mindset

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar field

Tools

Python

Unix/Linux

AWS

Azure

Job description

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Client:

BT Group

Location:

Bristol, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

What you’ll be doing

• You will be working with the RAN OSS design authorities to develop design and automation capabilities for the RAN Element Managers and Trace Management tools that support the ESN contract.
• Using your coding skills and developing radio/network knowledge, to ensure the vendor OSS platform designs support the demands of the radio and transmission technologies.
• Engaging with technical and non-technical business users to propose solution strategies for predicting, planning, and visualising RAN data.

The skills you’ll need

• Network Delivery
• Technical Documentation
• Network Design
• Decision Making
• Growth Mindset

What we would like to see on your CV

• Excellent at writing software code in Python and experience in Unix/Linux scripting skills (including BASH, PERL). Ability to understand radio network infrastructure data, data formats/protocols, or northbound interfaces.
• Awareness of Mobile Radio Network & OSS architectures, design, and operational processes.
• Experience in OSS design, especially in Network Element Management platforms (e.g., Nokia MantaRay NM, Ericsson ENM, Cisco EPNM OSS), Trace Management, and Geolocation tools.
• Knowledge of IP Networks, virtual machines, and cloud hosting solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud services like AWS, Azure is desirable.

Benefits

At BT, we connect people and offer an attractive salary with a range of benefits including bonuses, pension schemes, life assurance, flexible benefits, generous leave, family leave, health support, training, discounts, and flexible working arrangements.

Flexible Working

This role offers a 3+2 working model, requiring presence at the contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days.

BT is committed to diversity, inclusion, and making a positive societal impact. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and those who may not meet every qualification but are excited about the role.