BT Group
Network Design and Test Professional
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Network Design and Test Professional
Network Design and Test Professional
Job Title: Network Design and Test Professional
Req ID: 59467 Job Function: Engineering Posting Start Date: 02/07/2026 Posting End Date: 16/07/2026 Division: Networks Job Location: GBR Ipswich - Orion Building Advertised Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits
About The Role
This role will be responsible for creating and testing detailed network designs in support of multi-million pound contracts on business and UK critical networks. This will be across a variety of technologies, platforms and services including Mobile, Ethernet, IP Connect, IPP and UK Fabric. You’ll be part of a team that delivers the network expertise underpinning the UK’s business telecommunications.
As a Network Professional, you’ll work with Product and Platform Specialists and Business Owners to determine solutions, solve problems, and deliver network expertise to the business. This will include:
- Various networking technologies
- Developing solutions
- Documenting designs
- Testing designs and code variants
- Deploying solutions on BT’s networks and services
Responsibilities
- Design and develop new solutions for Mobile Backhaul
- Hands-on testing and validation of designs for Mobile Backhaul
- Work directly with BT’s customers and the EE Mobile team on Mobile evolution
- Network Design using a wide range of protocols:
- Ethernet
- IP
- IPVPN
- Internet
- Network Testing of designs using traffic generators and analysers
- Design and test for other platforms and products (e.g., IPP, IP Connect, UK Fabric) in a multi-skilled team
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- Hands-on experience in the design and testing of IP protocols
- Technical document writing experience
- Problem-solving skills and the ability to debug network issues
- Knowledge of test generators and analysers
- Knowledge and experience of routing and switching technologies
- Knowledge of IPVPN and associated routing protocols
- Proven ability to install, connect, and configure test models
- Good communication skills (including reporting to senior managers)
- Knowledge of software skills and languages:
- Git
- Python
- Jinja2
- Knowledge of Jira project management and Agile working
Desirable Skills & Experience
- Knowledge of Mobile, IPVPN, or Internet platforms and services
- Experience of the full development lifecycle (requirement capture through to deployment and in-life support)
- Experience with YANG network models
- Experience with gNMI, gRPC, JSON
- Membership of a professional body (e.g., Institution of Engineering and Technology)
- Cisco or Juniper Certification or equivalent vendor experience
- Demonstrable experience with:
- Python (or similar programming language)
- Jinja2 templating
Benefits Package
- Annual onsite target bonus: 10% (personal and company multipliers)
- BT Pension scheme: minimum 5% employee contribution, 10% BT contribution
- Life Assurance
- Direct share scheme
- Exclusive colleague discounts on:
- BT broadband packages
- 50% off:
- EE mobile pay-monthly or SIM-only plans
- EE SIM-only plans for friends and family via My Discounts
- Free shopping discounts for everyday purchases via My Discounts
- Discounted EE TV (including TNT Sport and NOW Entertainment membership)
- Exceptional support for working parents including:
- Pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
- Option to join:
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Dental insurance
- Gym memberships, etc.
- 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), with buy holiday options
- Equal family leave: 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay, and 26 weeks at statutory rate for all parents (regardless of family structure)
- Volunteering days to support local community initiatives
- Salary sacrifice arrangement for electric vehicles (My EV)
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About BT Group
BT Group is the UK’s leading communications group, composed of some of the country’s most recognized brands including BT, EE, Openreach, and Plusnet. Our purpose is uncompromising: "We connect for good."
Our customers range from consumers, small to large businesses, public sector organizations, and communications providers.
BT Group prioritizes strategic direction, designed to unlock value and innovate through technological and AI advancements to enhance operational efficiency and customer service.
A transformed investment phase leads our next steps: simplifying operations, streamlining via tech and AI, and ensuring sustainable growth for all brands.
We’re a customer-first challenger united by the values of commitment, clarity, and connection—leading our colleagues, serving our customers, and contributing positively to the nation.
Join BT Group to work at the heart of a business that matters to the UK. Shape decisions, influence outcomes, and aid the formation of a pivotal industry's future.
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