About this role
Salary: £95,000 - 95,000 per year
Requirements: 10 years experience in Telecom Architecture, Network Engineering or Solution ArchitectureStrong knowledge of 4G LTE, 5G SA, Private 5G, Open RAN, network slicing, Edge Computing, SDN/NFV and telecom automationHands-on experience with telecom orchestration platforms, ETSI MANO, ONAP or equivalent, network controllers, REST APIs, cloud-native architectures and Kubernetes-based platformsUnderstanding of Near-RT RIC / Non-RT RIC, network automation frameworks and AI/ML-driven network optimisationExperience in multi-vendor environments including Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Huawei and Open RAN platformsStrong ability to communicate complex architecture concepts to both technical and business audiencesMust have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available Responsibilities: Define end-to-end architecture for telecom orchestration and automation platformsDesign integration architecture across 4G/5G Core, LTE/5G RAN, Open RAN, IP Transport, Edge Computing and Enterprise applicationsDesign orchestration workflows covering network deployment, service provisioning, configuration management, fault management, performance optimisation and closed-loop automationDefine interfaces between network controllers, RAN intelligent platforms, core network functions, AI/ML engines and operational platformsLead architecture for network intelligence, service assurance, AI-driven optimisation and zero-touch automationSupport intent-based networking and autonomous network capabilitiesReview technical designs to ensure scalability, security and performanceEngage with telecom operators, industrial customers and technology partners on technical discussions, workshops, proposals and PoC demonstrationsTranslate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions Technologies: AICloudSupportKubernetesNetworkRESTSecurityArchitect More:
We are an ambitious next-generation Telco start-up delivering advanced connectivity solutions across Private 5G, Open RAN, Enterprise Wireless, FWA and intelligent network automation. As we scale, this is a high-impact role at the heart of our fast-moving, innovative business, where your architectural decisions will directly shape how next-generation networks are deployed, managed and optimised. The role is based in Egham, Surrey and offers a salary of £90,000 - £95,000 plus excellent benefits. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
last updated 33 week of 2026