What you’ll be doing
As a Platform Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping and delivering BT’s next-generation Internal Developer Portal (IDP). Here’s what you’ll be doing:
1. Lead the Overall Architecture and Engineering Delivery: You will oversee the entire architecture and engineering process of the IDP, from initial design through to production rollout. Your leadership will ensure that the portal meets its strategic objectives and integrates seamlessly with BT’s existing systems.
2. Design and Implement Core Systems: You will design and implement the core blueprint system and a graph-based data model to support application onboarding and team self-service. This will be fundamental in enabling developers to work more efficiently and autonomously.
3. Guide Engineering Quality and Performance: You will ensure that all components of the IDP adhere to high standards of quality, reusability, observability, and performance. Your guidance will be key in maintaining the robustness and reliability of the platform.
4. Engage with Stakeholders: You will work closely with product owners, engineering leads, and delivery managers to prioritise work and manage timelines. Your ability to communicate and coordinate effectively will be essential in driving the project forward.
The skills you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will need a strong foundation in key technologies and relevant experience. Here are the essential skills and experience required:
Technical Knowledge:
5. Front-End Engineering: Hands-on experience in front-end software engineering using TypeScript and JavaScript, with a strong background in modern frontend frameworks, especially React.
6. Back-End Engineering: Proficiency with Node.js frameworks such as NestJS or similar.
7. GraphQL: A deep understanding of GraphQL API design and implementation.
8. Microservices and Cloud-Native Patterns: Experience with microservices, event-driven architecture, and cloud-native patterns.
9. Kubernetes and CI/CD: Familiarity with Kubernetes, Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and developer platforms.
Additional Skills:
10. System Design: Excellent system design skills to create robust and scalable solutions.
11. Stakeholder Communication: Strong communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders.
12. Graph Databases: Experience with graph databases, such as Neo4j.
13. Developer Portals: Familiarity with developer portals like Port, Backstage, or internal platforms.
These skills will enable you to thrive in our dynamic and innovative environment, contributing to the success of our digital transformation initiatives.
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
14. An annual bonus of up to 10% (company & personal performance dependent)
15. BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
16. Life Assurance
17. Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
18. 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
19. Benefits
20. BT TV, including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership, and 25% off NOW Sport, Cinema and Kids
21. Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
22. Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
23. 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
24. Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
25. Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’