The Physical Network Inventory team are responsible for maintaining the inventory systems that are used to plan and build the Openreach network.
These systems have been fundamental in supporting the Openreach rollout of full fibre to the UK.
The role also involves futureproofing these critical systems to ensure they remain available, operational and well supported into the future.
What you’ll be doing
Supports the design and development of software solutions in accordance with the wider architecture and security standards
Create & maintain the architectural designs for ESRI solutions and interface solutions.
Undertaking technical reviews to continually update knowledge and skills in software engineering principles and practices, ensuring a base level of technical specialism proficiency to enable industry and quality standards to positively impact work and customers
Supports with the designs of technical specifications and development of software solutions of smaller and /or less complex initiatives in partnership with team, contributing towards the quality of delivery
Writing, tests and reviewing code, refining and rewriting as necessary, communicating to engineering professionals and colleagues involved in the project
May support engineering and operational excellence initiatives, assisting with implementing metrics and processes for regular assessment and improvement
Supports in the implementation of ways to improve working processes within the area of software engineering responsibility
You will work alongside a team responsible for migrating Openreach’s Physical Inventory (PNI) system onto a new future proofed platform, focussing on
o Integration of the new system to existing platforms. o Defining, implementing and supporting the rollout of the new PNI system
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You will own development of tools and interfaces to support the migration.
You will develop and port functionality into the new inventory system.
• Essential:
Extensive experience in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, and Utility Network Model (UNM), TDN architecture and implementation.
Programming/Scripting: Strong development skills of applications and web applications/APIs. Ability to script to support automation.
Application Development: Ability to develop new or existing applications to deliver functionality or enhance to address bugs, focussing on Java and spring boot/framework.
Software Testing: Be familiar and capable of testing software at the unit and integration test levels through automation. Be comfortable with Test Driven Development and Java unit test frameworks like Junit and Spock
Database Design & Development: Strong expertise in database design and development, including the application of best practices such as data modelling, normalization, performance tuning, and scalability considerations. Proven hands-on experience implementing and optimizing database solutions using PostgreSQL/PostGIS and Oracle, with a solid understanding of data architecture, query optimization, and enterprise data management.
IT Security: Able to understand the security risks in an application and propose/implement fixes to harden the security of applications.
Strong Solution Architecture expertise, including High-Level Design (HLD), Low-Level Design (LLD), architecture governance, and design assurance.
Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale GIS and geospatial platforms.
Strong Integration Architecture skills covering REST APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, API gateways, and enterprise integration patterns.
Hands-on development experience with Java, Spring Boot, and API development.
Experience in data migration, ETL frameworks, data reconciliation, and data quality management.
Strong understanding of Identity & Access Management (IAM), role-based access control, Row-Level Security (RLS), and security architecture.
Experience designing for performance, scalability, resilience, availability, and disaster recovery.
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, source control, and automated testing.
Ability to lead technical design workshops, architecture reviews, and cross-functional engineering teams.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with business, architecture, delivery, and supplier teams.
Experience working within large-scale transformation programmes and managing multiple technology suppliers.
Desirable Skills / Experience
Telecom industry experience, particularly in: Physical Network Inventory, Fibre and network inventory systems, Planning and Work Management systems
Experience with ESRI Utility Network migration programmes.
Knowledge of FME, ArcPy, Python, and GIS automation frameworks.
Experience with ArcGIS SDK, Arcade, ArcGIS Python SDK, Notebooks, and GeoAI capabilities.
Exposure to Generative AI and Agentic AI capabilities within the ESRI ecosystem.
Knowledge of observability and monitoring platforms such as Dynatrace.
Experience with data governance, master data management, and regulatory compliance.
Previous experience leading offshore, nearshore, and multi-vendor development teams.
Industry certifications such as: ESRI Technical Certification, TMF
BT is the UK’s leading communications group and the holding company behind some of the country’s most recognised brands – including BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. Our customers include consumers, small, medium and large businesses, public sector organisations and other communications providers.
BT’s role is about setting direction, unlocking value and creating the conditions for our brands and businesses to thrive.
Having come through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, our focus now is on what comes next – simplifying how we operate, using technology and AI to work smarter, and organising ourselves to serve customers better and grow sustainably. Group teams shape strategy, policy, brand, capital allocation and transformation, helping the whole organisation perform at its best.
We have a singular culture that unites all our people: we are customer-first challengers, who are committed, clear and connected. These behaviours unite us as one team to deliver for our colleagues, our customers, our stakeholders and the country. Joining BT means working at the heart of a business that matters to the UK, with the opportunity to shape decisions, influence outcomes and help set the future course of one of the country’s most important companies.
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