OSS Design Professional

British Telecommunications PLC · Bristol

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Location: Bristol (you will need to be in the office at least 3 days a week)

About the role

Start your career in mobile network technology and help shape the future of connectivity. Supporting customers across EE, BT, Plusnet and the Emergency Services Network(ESN), you'll join a specialist team responsible for the systems and data that keep the mobile network running at its best.

This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity to build your technical skills, including coding, automation and data analysis, while learning from experienced engineers and industry experts. You'll help develop tools, reporting and network solutions that improve the performance and reliability of 2G, 4G and 5G services.

If you're curious, enjoy problem-solving, and have a passion for technology, this role offers an excellent foundation for a career in telecommunications, network design and automation.

The successful candidate must be willing to undergo BPSS-level government screening, which requires a minimum of three years’ continuous residence in the UK.

What you’ll be doing

  • You become one of the RAN OSS design authorities to design and develop RAN Element Managers and Trace Management tools which support the ESN contract.
  • Working with RAN, Platform and IP Designers, to ensure the vendor OSS platform designs support the demands of the radio and transmission technologies.
  • Collaborating with technical and non-technical business users using their requirements to propose solution strategy for predicting, planning and visualising RAN data.
  • The role will also support resolving customer affected issues regarding RAN Data. Driving efficiency and scalability through the re-use of network designs and ongoing in-life operation of designs across the overall network platform and/or customer solution.
  • Ensuring that all systems introduced adhere to GDPR and Security Policies.

Essential Skills / Experience

  • Python coding and Unix/Linux scripting (BASH, PERL).
  • Knowledge of IP Networks, virtual machines and cloud based hosting solutions.
  • Experience of working with databases. Manipulating & interpreting multiple sources of complex data to derive both technical design guidelines and strategic recommendations

Desirable Skills / Experience

  • Experience with radio network infrastructure data

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.
You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:
• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme
You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.
Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Posted 03 Oct 2026
Apply by 01 Nov 2026

Where you'd be based

BS1 4DJ

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