RAN & Infrastructure Automation Engineer (Hybrid)

BT Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Bristol is seeking a skilled automation specialist to enhance network testing and innovate solutions across Mobile Innovation Labs. In this pivotal role, you will focus on building automation tools, fostering collaboration among teams, and driving improvements in mobile network technologies. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong scripting skills, knowledge of RAN architecture, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position offers a robust benefits package with flexible working conditions.

Benefits

10% on-target bonus

BT Pension scheme

Equal family leave

Enhanced women's health support

25 days annual leave

24/7 private virtual GP appointments

2 weeks carer’s leave

World-class training and development opportunities

Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scripting and automation using Python, Robot Framework, and other coding languages.
• Strong understanding of architecture and principles underpinning RAN networks (2G-5G).
• Experience using tracing and diagnostic tools such as Wireshark.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, design, and implement open-source tooling to automate services for Mobile Innovation Labs.
• Build and maintain tools that enable functional and performance testing.
• Collaborate with Operations teams to replicate and resolve live network issues.

Skills

Scripting in Python

Automation

Agile methodologies

Collaboration

Education

Degree in a related field

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Robot Framework

Wireshark

Job description

A leading telecommunications company in Bristol is seeking a skilled automation specialist to enhance network testing and innovate solutions across Mobile Innovation Labs. In this pivotal role, you will focus on building automation tools, fostering collaboration among teams, and driving improvements in mobile network technologies. The ideal candidate should exhibit strong scripting skills, knowledge of RAN architecture, and a commitment to continuous improvement. This position offers a robust benefits package with flexible working conditions.