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Research Professional - Cloud Infrastructure (Ipswich (4405), Ipswich, United Kingdom) Why this role matters
This is a technical expert role in Research and Network Strategy where the individual will apply their key expertise within a clearly defined sphere of technical knowledge to complex business issues or opportunities. The role holder actively engages with colleagues to progress new research in important technical topics and supports the realisation of business value from research and innovation outputs.

This role is based in Ipswich or Bristol and our hybrid working model means you are expected to be in the office 3 days per week.
Technical expert responsible for maintaining expertise in a specific technical domain.

Accountable for performing research in a specific domain (i.e. Cloud Infrastructure Research) or area that is typically unknown, complex, high impact and high value across multiple domains.
Responsible for developing novel research work and contributing towards recommendations for future research projects.
Technical domain expert: They continually develop their expertise in a key technical area so they are recognised as a technical expert in that domain
Qualifications: Strong academic record in technology specialism, qualified to degree level and may hold a post-graduate qualification
Expert communicator: Presents to peers and managers about their research and area of technical expertise.
Technical domain expert: evidence of significant knowledge and skill relevant to Cloud Infrastructure, including:
Networks fundamentals (MANDATORY)
Able to file new IPR naturally as it emerges in the candidate's research (MANDATORY)
Linux- admin, OS, networking (DESIRABLE)
Software-defined networking and its role in telco cloud deployments (DESIRABLE)
Data centre design fundamentals (DESIRABLE)
Software development (DESIRABLE)
AI/ML and applicability to network management and optimisation (DESIRABLE)
Significant delivery: evidence of business impact through contribution to delivery of research (MANDATORY)
Stakeholder management: evidence of managing project tasks within local team. (Commercial Applicability: understanding the business opportunity and potential value around relevant innovations (PREFERRED)
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. Enhanced womens 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 carers leave
World-class training and development opportunities
Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
Looking out:
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
BT Group was the worlds first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UKs 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 UKs largest and most successful digital infrastructure project connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. 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. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UKs best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this countrys biggest infrastructure companies.
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if youre a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
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.
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Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Job Type:
PartTime

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