Orchestration Architect - 5G, Open RAN & Network Automation

Salary: £95,000 - 95,000 per year

Requirements:

• 10 years experience in Telecom Architecture, Network Engineering or Solution Architecture
• Strong knowledge of 4G LTE, 5G SA, Private 5G, Open RAN, network slicing, Edge Computing, SDN/NFV and telecom automation
• Hands-on experience with telecom orchestration platforms, ETSI MANO, ONAP or equivalent, network controllers, REST APIs, cloud-native architectures and Kubernetes-based platforms
• Understanding of Near-RT RIC / Non-RT RIC, network automation frameworks and AI/ML-driven network optimisation
• Experience in multi-vendor environments including Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Huawei and Open RAN platforms
• Strong ability to communicate complex architecture concepts to both technical and business audiences
• Must have the right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not available

Responsibilities:

• Define end-to-end architecture for telecom orchestration and automation platforms
• Design integration architecture across 4G/5G Core, LTE/5G RAN, Open RAN, IP Transport, Edge Computing and Enterprise applications
• Design orchestration workflows covering network deployment, service provisioning, configuration management, fault management, performance optimisation and closed-loop automation
• Define interfaces between network controllers, RAN intelligent platforms, core network functions, AI/ML engines and operational platforms
• Lead architecture for network intelligence, service assurance, AI-driven optimisation and zero-touch automation
• Support intent-based networking and autonomous network capabilities
• Review technical designs to ensure scalability, security and performance
• Engage with telecom operators, industrial customers and technology partners on technical discussions, workshops, proposals and PoC demonstrations
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions

Technologies:

• AI
• Cloud
• Support
• Kubernetes
• Network
• REST
• Security
• Architect

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 34 week of 2026