Software Engineer - Successfactors Time Off (Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom)
Recruiter: Molly Lees
Hiring Manager: Dileep Garugu
Career Grade: E
Locations: Birmingham and Bristol 3 Days Onsite 2 remote
Internal Closing Date: 1st September 2025
Why this job matters
The Software Engineering Professional supports the execution of the software engineering strategy and roadmap that supports BT's commercial strategy through cross functional project and technical delivery and the participation of a team that pursues innovation as well as engineering excellence.
This role has the responsibility for developing cloud native applications aligned to strategic vision. The role will work closely with other team members in a fixed capacity squad to build Apps and support cloud native Apps.
What you’ll be doing
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.
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.
Supports the design and development of software solutions in accordance with the wider architecture and security standards.
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.
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.
Writes, tests and reviews code, refining and rewriting as necessary under supervision and communicates to engineering professionals and colleagues involved in the project.
Integrates existing software products and solves routine problems to enable incompatible platforms to work together.
Maintains systems by monitoring and correcting software defects.
Supports the implementation and maintenance of high-quality tools and automation processes to support continuous delivery and developer productivity.
Supports the delivery of an ambitious and compelling technical roadmap to meet the needs of the business, engineering team, and partner teams.
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. Supports in the implementation of ways to improve working processes within the area of software engineering responsibility.
As a Software Engineering Professional, you are responsible for the Design and Development of Digital’s Strategic Platforms
Be a collaborative software engineer delivering features to our internal customers via our cloud product suites.
Support our customers to help unblock issues in the cloud when required.
Actively engage with the security and compliance teams to ensure what we deliver is fit for purpose.
Evangelize cloud-first and software engineering principles to our stakeholders.
Skills
Understanding of the HR function within a global corporate organisation including local HR legislation impacts on systems and processes
Experience of working e2e across a service delivery value chain
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Clear thinker with vision, passion and energy
Strong attention to detail
In-depth knowledge of the HR SaaS solution
Excellent documentation and written communication skills (workbook updates, creating support tickets, etc.)
Experience in requirements gathering and driving true SaaS adoption
Understanding of basic XML concepts, system development and testing
Understanding of GUI; radio button, pick lists, and other configuration items
Working knowledge of tools used in a run team environment e.g. ticketing tools, testing
Agile methodology and Agile development
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.
Benefits
Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
Life Assurance
Direct share scheme
Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
25 days annual leave (not including