Network Cloud Test Specialist (New Bailey, Manchester, United Kingdom)

Why this job matters

We are in an incredibly competitive industry and it’s not just the technology that’s important, but the world of promise it creates for our customers. We live and work in a connected world where people want seamless service, great products and the best connectivity there is, as well as continually expecting more and more from us, and rightly so. Technology is BT’s powerhouse, with our expert technologists, we have a unique position in BT. By bringing together our technical and commercial expertise, and our insight and passion for customer experience, we help BT stand out from the competition. With the best networks and smart innovative products, combined with a personal experience, it sets us apart from the pack.

Innovation drives everything we’ve done since BT started in 1846. Coming up with new ideas and developing new technologies is central to our future. We want to improve people’s lives for the better in welcome, relevant and affordable ways and we’ll be fast to market with an effortless experience to match. We will continue to focus on developing our converged network capabilities which will give customers seamless connectivity. Our skilled people will lead this technological revolution, not only for our customers but for the industry across the Globe, truly making customers our heartbeat.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Test Manager to join our dynamic team. This role will be responsible for both leading a team of test engineers and actively participating in the testing of the Network Cloud platform to ensure it meets the highest quality standards. Network Cloud platform, a private cloud that is being deployed into our exchanges specifically to host NFV and network apps. It’s critically important and is one of BT’s future strategic platforms. BT’s goal is to have all the services we offer (where appropriate) running on this platform, including BT’s 5G core mobile network and ESN services. It is therefore vital that Network Cloud is built using the best technology and implemented using industry best practices.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of cloud technologies and testing methodologies. The role will be a technical engineering role with a primary focus on setting up a robust testing regime, identifying and contributing tests and working with other members of the team to identify the root cause of issues when tests are unsuccessful. The role will also work with other SME’s across Network Cloud and wider to support testing in all the engineering verticals, challenging those SME’s to improve their own testing processes and potential get involved in working with tenant on application layer test plans.

This role is hybrid (3 days in office) and is based in BT's Manchester office

What you’ll be doing

Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and plans for cloud platforms. Lead and manage a team of test engineers, providing guidance and support to ensure effective testing processes. Actively participate in the planning, design, execution, and reporting of tests to ensure platform quality and reliability. Collaborate with development, QA, and project management teams to coordinate testing efforts and ensure alignment with project goals. Identify and mitigate risks related to cloud platform testing. Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in cloud testing. Continuously improve testing processes and methodologies – evaluating test processes for inefficiencies or gaps Manage test environments, ensuring they are properly configured and maintained. Provide regular updates and reports on testing progress and outcomes to stakeholders. Develop testing frameworks and recommend improvements in testing practices and team skills Continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in QA engineering Supports the implementation of ways to improve working processes within the area of QA engineering through data analysis to identify issues and areas of improvements

Skills & Experience Required for the Role

Experience in a testing role, as well as a managerial role Strong knowledge of Linux, cloud platforms (OpenStack/VMWare) and cloud testing methodologies Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience with automated testing tools, frameworks and methodologies Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with networking and/or computer science, and desirably, a qualification such as CCNA / JNCIA or relevant degree Familiarity with programming concepts and patterns, such as classes, methods, functional vs object orientated Familiarity with technologies such as Juju, MaaS, OVS, OVN, DPDK

Benefits

On target 10% on target bonus​ BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%​ From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.​ Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.​ 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service​ 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues​ 2 weeks carer’s leave ​ World-class training and development opportunities​ Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.​

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.

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