What you’ll be doing
1. Supports on the implementation of technical solutions for both customers and colleagues and delivers on the resolution of inter-system issues, working within cross-functional squads to assist in creating and implementing technical solutions for a domain or cross domain activity within a specific technology area
2. Supports in the execution of technical decisions, technology choices and architecture for a wide range of high-performance products, capabilities, and platforms, effectively balancing short-term impact with long-term transformation
3. Supports the design and development of software solutions in accordance with the wider architecture and security standards
4. Undertakes 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
5. 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
6. Writes, tests and reviews code, refining and rewriting as necessary under supervision and communicates to engineering professionals and colleagues involved in the project
7. Integrates existing software products and solves routine problems to enable incompatible platforms to work together
8. Maintains systems by monitoring and correcting software defects
9. Supports the implementation and maintenance of high-quality tools and automation processes to support continuous delivery and developer productivity
10. Supports the delivery of an ambitious and compelling technical roadmap to meet the needs of the business, engineering team, and partner teams
11. May support engineering and operational excellence initiatives, assisting with implementing metrics and processes for regular assessment and improvement
12. Supports in the implementation of ways to improve working processes within the area of software engineering responsibility
Skills you'll need
13. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field or relevant experience.
14. Programming/Scripting: Applies a computer language to communicate with computers using a set of instructions and to automate the execution of tasks.
15. Agile Development: Uses a group of methodologies based on iterative development, where requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organising cross-functional teams.
16. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Automation: Tests each change done to a codebase automatically and as early as possible, pushing changes to a staging or production system.
17. Troubleshooting: Applies problem solving methods to repair failed products or processes.
18. Debugging: Finds and resolves bugs within computer programmes, software or systems.
19. Version Control: Tracks and manages changes to software code.
20. IT Security: Protects information and information systems against unauthorised access or modification of information.
21. Decision Making: Gathers information, and analyses different scenarios, assesses alternative resolutions and reaches a decision.
22. Growth Mindset: The belief that talent, ability and skills can be developed through a commitment to continuous learning and reflection
Experience you'll have
Mandatory:
23. Python
24. Version Control - Gitlab
Nice to have:
25. Java
26. Gitlab CI
27. CI/CD
28. Docker
29. Building and testing APIs (any framework)
30. Unit testing
31. Requirement gathering
32. Previous experience working in a software development team
Benefits
At BT, we entertain, educate and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration and inclusivity.
33. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with service
34. 10% on target bonus
35. Life Assurance
36. BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
37. Direct share scheme
38. Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
39. Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
40. World-class training and development opportunities
41. Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest TV, mobile and broadband packages
Our leadership standards
Looking in:
Leading inclusively and Safely
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.