Principal Architect, Mobile Backhaul (5G)

TL;DR

Principal Architect (5G): Architecting mobile backhaul and satellite solutions for BT/EE's mobile transport network with an accent on driving technical direction, new technology integration (xhaul, Centralised RAN, LEO satellite), and network improvements. Focus on defining large-scale complex carrier networks, assessing new mobile technologies, and leading vendor engagement to steer capabilities.

Location: Hybrid role, expected in office 3 days a week. Must be based in London, Manchester, Ipswich or Bristol.

Company

hirify.global is the UK’s leading telecommunications company, driving digital infrastructure projects and investing heavily in 5G to transform connectivity.

What you will do

• Architect Mobile Xhaul (front-haul, mid-haul, back-haul) and Satellite use within BT’s networks, setting technical direction.
• Lead technical input for joint ventures providing access services and define strategy/architecture.
• Lead analysis of new mobile technology impact to establish use cases and define BT’s roadmap.
• Own and regularly review the mobile xhaul capacity requirements model.
• Communicate mobile architecture as a subject matter expert, internally and externally, representing BT to the industry.
• Lead vendor engagement to define BT requirements and steer vendor capabilities.

Requirements

• Extensive industry expertise in mobile architecture and IP network domains.
• Detailed knowledge of the telecommunications industry, especially strategic developments impacting mobile and xhaul domains.
• Experience specifying and designing mobile transport networks.
• Experience defining and implementing large-scale complex carrier networks.
• Ability to assess new technologies and recommend their impact on BT infrastructure, product, and services.
• Technology-related degree or higher level qualification.

Nice to have

• Experience specifying and designing solutions using LEO and GEO satellites.
• Network of industry contacts to promote BT as an industry leader.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model with 3 days in the office.
• Competitive benefits package including 15% on target bonus, health care, car allowance, and a 10% employer pension contribution.
• Enhanced family leave (18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay) and women’s health support including menopause symptoms and cancer screenings.
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service, plus 24/7 private virtual GP appointments.
• 2 weeks carer’s leave and world-class training and development opportunities.
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and flexible working arrangements (job share, reduced hours considered).