Network Test Engineer

BT Group; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a Technical Leader for Network Testing, responsible for ensuring high-quality network services. This role involves managing testing activities and collaborating with various teams to enhance service delivery. The company offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary, annual bonus, and a family-friendly work environment.

Benefits

Annual On target bonus

BT Pension scheme with contributions

Life Assurance

Colleague discounts on BT services

Discounted EE mobile plans

Unbeatable savings with My Discounts

Support for working parents

25 days annual leave

Volunteering days

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creating technical documentation.
• Experience with vendor code upgrades and regression testing.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies and QoS.

Responsibilities

• Lead Network Test activities and support network services.
• Troubleshoot issues through the Test Support Portal.
• Maintain stakeholder relationships and share knowledge within the team.

Skills

Network Testing

IP routing technologies

Strong communication skills

Education

Certified technical knowledge of network infrastructure

Tools

Nokia

Cisco

Juniper

Huawei

Meraki

Job description

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Unit: Networks

Location:

Martlesham Heath, Ipswich, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive with Excellent Benefits

Internal Closing Date: 4/07/25

(Our hybrid working model means you are expected to be in the office 3 days per week in our Ipswich office)

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

Network Test is a vital part of the delivery cycle between design and deployment into BT’s live platforms.

Utilising BT’s world renowned Network Test Facility the team verify new products before launch and validate hardware/software upgrades that enhance BT’s core platforms.

This role ensures that BT’s customers receive the best possible experience and services.

What you’ll be doing

• Technical Leadership of Network Test activities, delivering them as efficiently as possible to support the development and maintenance of the network platform and services.
• Adhere to all Test processes, for example; Project Tracker updates, Timesheets & Model environment best practices.
• Utilise the Model environment to verify new products before launch and validate hardware/software updates.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in project and raised via Test Support Portal.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with stakeholders across and outside of the business.
• Sharing of knowledge within the team and outside of the team. Where appropriate, take ownership and coordinate.
• Contribute to Test Collaborative Goals to enable the team to go Beyond Limits.

The skills you'll need

• Network Testing (e.g. Vendor code upgrades, regression testing, in life issue testing, new feature platform/product testing).
• Other skills may be based upon a particular knowledge around (e.g. IP routing technologies, traffic generators, QoS, cloud technologies, data-warehousing).
• Proven experience in creating technical documentation.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Certified technical knowledge of network infrastructure, components including and not exhaustive; Nokia, Cisco, Juniper, Huawei and Meraki(desirable)

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.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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.

BENEFITS:

• Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Life Assurance
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
• Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service with buy holiday option
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’