IT & Software

Connectivity Platform Architect - CPE

GCS Recruitment

London · England · United Kingdom

We are looking for an experienced Connectivity CPE Architect to lead the technical work stream for a next-generation Wi‑Fi gateway and home connectivity programme .

Kings Road, UK | Hybrid - 2 days/week
Contract until June 2027
Up to £830/day via Umbrella
40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

  • Define CPE architecture, technical specifications and requirements.
  • Lead technical RFI/RFP and supplier evaluation activities.
  • Assess CPE OEM and silicon vendor proposals.
  • Lead supplier workshops and technical PoCs.
  • Develop technical scoring, compliance matrices and recommendations.
  • Work closely with Product, Procurement, Engineering and Technology leadership.

Essential Experience

  • Strong recent consumer/residential CPE experience.
  • Broadband gateways, home routers, mesh/Wi‑Fi devices.
  • Strong Wi‑Fi 6/7 knowledge; Wi‑Fi 8 desirable.
  • Experience with CPE OEMs / silicon vendors .
  • RFI/RFP and supplier selection experience.
  • Knowledge of RDK-B, OpenWRT, DOCSIS, XGS-PON or similar technologies.

Important: Generic Network, Cloud or Infrastructure Architects without recent consumer CPE experience will not be suitable.

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Reference: WJ-766_22064890

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