Solution Architect Specialist

Why this job matters

The Specialist Solution Architect – OSS Assurance is a critical role to define the strategy for software solutions in OSS Assurance Domain. These solutions are underpin the way the networks are monitored, managed and operated from fault, performance and trouble-to-resolve perspective. 
Accountable for the delivery of the technical Architecture and support the execution/implementation of the OSS Assurance functions, specifically Network Monitoring, Network Performance and Capacity Reporting, Network Service Management, Network Test & Diagnostics and Networks Closed Loop Remediation. The role works very closely with engineering delivery teams to ensure the solutions proposed are designed and implemented as per standards defined. 

The role is focused on best practices, technology, and delivering business value through high quality software. The role holder shall possess good understanding of Networks Operations space coupled with knowledge of network technologies like IP MPLS, SDN, NFV, SID, Data Center, Cloud related technologies and Mobile Network.
 

What you’ll be doing

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
o    Fault Management
o    Performance And Capacity Management 
o    Service Management 
o    Change Management 
o    Test & Diagnostics
o    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.

The Skills You'll Need

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.

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.