Cloud Engineering Specialist

Why this job matters

We need to transform aspects of Mobile Networks to take full advantage of the new evolving 5G eco-system. With software centricity, telco cloud and data, we can create a Digital Mobile Platform to enable monetisation of 5G while delivering a cost-effective, highly optimised intelligent network. This role is key to our goal of transforming our Operating Model strategies through aligned data analytics capabilities and digital solutions.
You will be working in a software engineering development team in charge of BT Mobile networks, with the responsibility of rolling out 5G networks across the UK, automating the mobile network roll-out, developing mobile 5G network applications, API development and data-driven Operations using machine learning and AI. This new role aligns with BT’s mobile network strategy to achieve end-to-end digital transformation. This role is part of the offshore unit in Mobile Systems Development and based in Bangalore Pritech Office with an opportunity for hybrid working (3days in the office and 2days wherever you like).

What you’ll be doing

 Accountabilities: 

•  Leads cloud system design activities and/or reviews system designs to assure that solutions will exhibit expected levels of performance, security, scalability, security, maintainability, appropriate reusability and reliability upon deployment.
•  Manages automation initiatives of cloud infrastructure provisioning and configuration management, self-service, infrastructure-as-code services, auto scale initiatives, and DevOps deployment.
•  Communicates with key stakeholders to influence the adoption of cloud-native systems and helps to inform stakeholders on how to use platform capabilities effectively through appropriate venue.
•  Delivers consultative advice through advanced technical knowledge on system architecture and recommend solutions in alignment with systems engineering best practices
•  Leads the collaboration with quality assurance and technical writers to complete development cycle
•  Leads the collaboration with business stakeholders and product owners to scope and de-risk development activities in advance
•  Executes complex data analyses to make decisions on where to invest and iterate on efficiency and cloud management tools
•  Drives a risk-aware culture and ensures efficient and effective risk and compliance management practices by adhering to required standards and processes
•  Ensures efficient functioning of data storage and processing functions in accordance with company security policies and best practices in cloud security
•  Identifies, analyses, and resolves complex infrastructure vulnerabilities and application deployment issues independently 
•  Champions, continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in cloud engineering best practices and industry standards 
•  Mentors other cloud engineers, helping to improve the team’s abilities by acting as a technical resource.

you’ll need:

Essential

•  Fundamental understanding of various data streaming, ingestion and real-time processing models
•  Hands on work experience on Hadoop Ecosystem (HDFS, Hive, Hue, Ranger, Impala, Oozie, Spark etc) 
•  Understanding of Linux as a runtime environment. 
•  Understanding on networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP)
•  Deep understanding of certificates specific to TLS and mTLS
•  Knowledge of load balancing solutions and techniques.
•  Hands on work experience in a public cloud eco-system preferably AWS. (EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, EKS, Redshift etc.) 
•  Advanced PL/SQL with hands on experience on complex data sets. 
•  Experience with observability platforms such as Dynatrace, Grafana etc. 
•  Experience with scripting languages for automation e.g. Bash, Python
•  Familiar with Agile Development method with through story planning, estimation, and retrospectives.
•  Prior experience using Confluence, JIRA, Git, Nexus, ServiceNow etc. 
•  Knowledge/Experience of Data Modelling, Data Pipelines and handling Streaming Datasets; experience in using various database technologies: RDBMS, Graph, Columnar, NoSQL, database schema design and knowledge of Scala and Python is desirable.
•  Sound communication and interpersonal skills. 

Leadership Standards

Looking in:

•    Leading inclusively
     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.

About us

BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled.  As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business. 
 
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband.  Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other. 
 
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come.  This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.  
 
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented.  BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.