Network Engineer and Test Professional

Recruiter: Sowmya Tipgond
Hiring Manager: Soumendra Mohanty
Career Grade: E

About Openreach

We're the nation's number one broadband network and we build the connections that matter.

Our customers are the 690+ service providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses and our mission is to build the best digital future for the UK.

There are over 33,000 of us across the country, and we have a vision that our workforce should represent the communities that we serve. Diversity and inclusion are important to both where we are now and where we're going. We value every colleague and the contribution they make, because a diverse business is a stronger business.

We also want the best work-life balance for all our people, which is why we offer smart working. It's not a one-size-fits-all solution, so you'll be able to discuss how smart working fits with your role during the recruitment process.

Why this role matters

Our purpose is to use the power of communication to make a better world. For each other, for our customers, for society and our communities.

In this role I will ensure the best customer experience for our CP's and their end users through the testing of new networks capability to assist the Openreach NGA, Ethernet and Optical network products.  The products underpinned by my network testing will be used to create mass communications networks to enable the connectivity of end users

Role Responsibilities

• Own & Contribute in all test operations and activities related to Openreach NGA, Ethernet and Optical network products owning  and / or managing interfaces to network delivery management, network design  
• Manage demand for test, accept test timescales and manage to completion
• Analyse Network Model Requirements , accept test/ model support with relevant test teams in timely fashion providing clear communication and feedback on task.
• Apply my expert knowledge of Access, Ethernet & Optical network solutions to advise systems test teams
• Ensure timely formulation , review & approval of Test scope, test pack with key stakeholders for all acted test demands
• Ensure high quality of documentation i.e. STC2, demand scope, test scope, test plan etc
• Identify and drive through opportunities to continuously improve our ways of working.
• Report progress, issues and escalations in appropriate timescale and manner. 

Experience

• Networking L2 & L3 Technology
• Broadband technologies (FTTx, VDSL2, G.FAST, GPON, Radio, PPP)
• Software testing experience of 3yrs minimum, preferably in telecoms, definitely in complex environment.
• Expert in developing test strategies, test environment setup, test data setup, test plans and test cases. 
• Applies automation for the test scenarios with languages such as Python, TCL, Selenium.
• Experience in writing wrappers in Python and porting legacy scripts to python.
• Well Experienced with any keyword driven framework such as Robot-Framework and version control system such as Git-Lab/Git-hub.
• Testing experience in web services technology like XML, JSON, YML REST-API, SOAP and POSTMAN.
• Knowledge of CI/CD to support continuous automation and deployment process.
• Hands on with traffic generator IXIA internal python APIs is more preferred. 

The skills you'll need
Troubleshooting Customer Service Escalation Management Continuous Improvement Health & Safety Network Delivery Network Security Network Testing Network Configuration Technical Documentation Network Integration Network Implementation Requirements Management Incident Management Event Planning Decision Making Growth Mindset Inclusive Leadership Our leadership standards

Looking in:

Leading inclusively and Safely

I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.

Owning outcomes

I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out:

Delivering for the customer

I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.

Commercially savvy

I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future:

Growth mindset

I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.

Building for the future

I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

About Openreach
We employ more than 35,091 people who install, support and maintain the wiring, fibres and connections which link tens of millions of homes and businesses in the UK to our customers' networks.

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.

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

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.

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