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Platform Tech Lead - Reading

Reading, UK
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As a Platform Tech Lead Physical Plan and Build you will be the driving force behind an agile platform delivery team, leading the development, publishing and continuous improvement of solutions used to support mobile and fixed infrastructure delivery.

This is a key role in supporting and delivering open, flexible and integrated system capabilities that underpin speed, quality and efficiency of our network infrastructure through digital products like automated design and workflow.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams - jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can't wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we're working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

  • Proven experience in software development and system architecture in the Telco OSS domain, specifically with Network GiS (Hexagon, IQ Geo etc), Workflow tooling (Appian, Apache Airflow etc).
  • Strong background in DevOps practices, including test automation, pipelines, source control, and cultural change.
  • Knowledge of telecom industry standards, protocols, and technologies.
  • Platform and product understanding
  • Leadership and collaboration
The other stuff we are looking for

We'd also love you to bring;

  • Process Design and Agile Methodologies
  • Experience with Network Platform Tools
  • Telecom Networks, Technologies, and Standards
What's in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include video interviews with the team.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Thanks for your patience in the meantime and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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