Solution Architect Specialist

Why this job matters

The Solution Architect Specialist independently executes a range of workstreams in delivering the overall solution architecture design and mapping of business requirements, as well as organises smooth project delivery empowering the implementation of functional solutions that are fit for purpose and delivered against stated business requirements.

What you'll be doing

Accountable for architecting industry grade, standard compliant software solutions for Telecom OSS Assurance domain. Role holder shall work very closely with Enterprise and Network Architects and be able to arrive at an uncompromising solution architecture that best suits BT Network Operations needs.

• Lead OSS Assurance Solution Architecture, Define Roadmap os various assurance tools to align to the journey for transforming BT's Network Operations to L5 (Autonomous Network Operations)
• Completely accountable for coveraging multiple sub functions of OSS Assurance

1. Fault Management 
2. Performance And Capacity Management
3. Service Management
4. Change Management
5. Test & Diagnostics
6. Closed Loop Remediation

• Accountable for defining path for System Rationalization (closure of Legacy systems) and work with Engineering Leads to deliver the same
• Accountable for overall Software Systems estate, their exact purpose and the classification on EDR Hub
• Accountable for clean stakeholder management with Enterprise and Network Architects and Service/transformation leads of Network Operations
• Accountable for bringing more automations to achieve NOC Consolidations and Service Desk consolidations
• Accountable for Telecom Standard adoptions into BT's practices and also represent BT in standard forums to communicate BT's best practices for the industry.

Required

A strategic leader and should have exhibited skills of leading Technical architecture, design and implementation of large scale telecom software projects.

• Good understanding of Telecom OSS, must in the P&B, L2C and T2R domains
• Network Skill Set: MPLS, Ethernet, SDWAN, NFVi, VNF/CNF, Mobile, Transmission, Voice, SIP
• Domain Skill Set: Telemetry, SNMP Polling, SNMP Traps, Syslog, ITIL practices, TMF interfaces, SID, Netconf, YANG, YAML, GNMI
• Technical Skill set :- Java , REST & SOAP WebServices, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL Database, Kafka, WebLogic, Grafana, Prometheus, Elastic Stack, AI/ML and K8s
• Good to have - Understanding of BT product offerings like WBC, HE, MEAS, Mobile, Voice, Ethernet, MPLS, SD-WAN and BT Business Managed Services space.
• Good exposure into handling complex problems and/or co-ordinating work which may extend beyond own area of expertise.
• Proficient in TMF Standards and other standard bodies. Good to have prior experience on representing such standard forums.
•  Have good experience in Software Design and Development in the area of Java, Database and associated technologies
• Be a subject expert and drive shared learning and collaboration.
• Anticipates user needs, investigates the underlying causes and identifies short and long term solutions.
• Capable of leading negotiations and building business cases for tech transformation.
• Generates new and innovative solutions to complex problems.
• A good balancer in terms of handling legacy as well as the latest trend applications.

Good To Have

• 8+ years of experience in software architecture, design and delivery
• 5+ years of experience in delivering large scale software solution delivery, preferably on the technical front, leading the technical design and implementation
• 8+ years of in depth knowledge in OSS Assurance Domain encompassing some of the sub-functions like Fault, Performance, Service Management, Test& Diagnostics, Closed loop remediation, AI/ML, predictive assurance and Generative AI.
• 5+ years of experience in Java, REST & SOAP WebServices, Spring Boot, SQL/NoSQL Database, Kafka, WebLogic, Swagger and K8s, DevSecOps, DevOps, CI/CD
• 5+ years of moderate skills on assurance integration for various network technologies - MPLS, Ethernet, SDWAN, NFVi, VNF/CNF, Mobile, Transmission, Voice, SIP, Cloud and IT

The skills you'll need
System Design Regulatory Compliance Resourcing APIs/Web Service Integration Requirements Gathering Change Management Product Roadmapping Risk Management Technology Deployment Solution Design Cloud Computing Performance Monitoring Bid Management Project/Programme Management Solution Architecture 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 us

BT Group was the world's first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK's most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 

Over the next two years, we will complete the UK's largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 

While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK's best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country's biggest infrastructure companies.  

Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

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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