Why this role matters
In this role, you will join a small, agile team of full-stack developers dedicated to building and maintaining internal applications that support BT’s Networks organisation. You’ll work closely with end-users to
understand their needs and deliver solutions that make their jobs easier and more efficient.
Your day-to-day will involve collaborative development practices like pair and mob programming,
ensuring shared code ownership and continuous learning. You’ll be involved in the full software
lifecycle—from design and development to deployment and support.
About the team
We are a cross-site team based in Birmingham and Ipswich, focused on supporting BT’s Network
Operations Centre (NOC) in keeping our networks running 24/7. You will be joining a small, supportive and friendly team in our Birmingham office.
We embrace agile methodologies and technical excellence, including:
• Test-Driven Development (TDD)
• Continuous Deployment
• Refactoring for maintainability
• Close collaboration with users
We take full ownership of our software and foster a culture of learning through tech talks, study
groups, and regular innovation days.
Our primary tech stack includes Ruby on Rails, with supporting technologies like PostgreSQL,
Redis, Grafana, Elasticsearch, and Kafka
This role is based in Birmingham and our hybrid working model means you are expected to be in the office 3 days per week.
You'll have the following responsibilities
• Design, build, test, and maintain web-based applications.
• Collaborate with team members through pair/mob programming.
• Engage directly with users to gather feedback and iterate on solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement.
You'll have the following skills and experience
Essential:
• Proven experience as a software developer.
• Proficiency in Ruby on Rails or strong experience with other OO or functional languages
and web frameworks.
• Comfortable working with Unix/Linux, Git, and relational databases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for writing high-quality, maintainable code.
• Experience or understanding of test-driven development (TDD).
• Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for agile development.
Desirable:
• Experience with open-source tools like Redis, Grafana, Elasticsearch, or Kafka.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Benefits
• 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. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women’s 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 carer’s leave
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
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.