Principal Architect, Mobile Backhaul, 5G

This role sets technical architecture for mobile backhaul and satellite in BT, driving the direction of BT/EE’s mobile transport network supporting over 25m subscribers. The role requires a technical expert to operate autonomously, engaging extensively with senior management to present and sell forward-looking network improvements.

Requirements

• Architect for Mobile Xhaul architecture, including front-haul, mid-haul and back-haul
• Architect for use of Satellite within BT’s networks
• Sets technical direction and reviews/ work of development teams to ensure alignment to architecture
• Owns and regularly reviews the mobile xhaul capacity requirements model
• Leads technical input to a joint venture providing access services to BT defining strategy/architecture
• Leads BT analysis of impact of new mobile technology areas to establish technical use cases for driving major future investment in mobile technology and define BT’s roadmap
• Communicates mobile architecture widely as BT subject matter expert
• Leads engagement with vendors on key technology areas to define BT requirements and steer capabilities of our vendors

Benefits

• 15% on target bonus
• Health Care
• Car Allowance
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes