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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
DEPARTMENT: Broadcast & End User Technology (B&EUT)
LOCATION: Cardiff, London, Birmingham,Glasgow or Other.
Hybrid - This is a hybrid role, and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. Some travel may be required for project work and office base can be discussed at interview.
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £55,000 - £65,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Broadcast Control System is vital to the BBC's ability to broadcast content to millions across the UK and beyond. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll shape and evolve this mission-critical platform, building robust front-end interfaces and resilient back-end services. Working closely with engineers and stakeholders, you'll ensure performance, scalability, and security while driving innovation to meet future needs. Your expertise will keep the BBC broadcasting seamlessly today and enable it to thrive in a changing media landscape.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
Become part of a team that thrives on collaboration and technical excellence. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and broadcasting specialists from across the BBC, tackling complex challenges like integrating third-party equipment into a mission-critical system. Our multi-language software environment ensures variety and continuous learning, while our culture encourages growth and innovation. Together, we deliver solutions that keep the BBC broadcasting seamlessly - giving you the chance to make a real impact every day.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
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Design, deliver and support robust front-end interfaces and back-end services for the Broadcast Control System, ensuring maintainability and scalability.
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Integrate third-party broadcast equipment into the platform, achieving reliable interoperability through thorough testing and validation.
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Lead technical decision-making, producing documented architecture proposals and gaining stakeholder approval within agreed timelines.
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Introduce, improve and maintain coding standards, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines, establishing a testing strategy and driving adoption to improve code quality and reliability.
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Mentor and support junior engineers, providing regular code reviews.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
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Proven experience in designing and developing complex software systems, including both front-end and back-end components, using modern frameworks and C#, C++ or similar languages.
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Strong knowledge of software architecture and design principles, with demonstrable experience making technical decisions and documenting solutions.
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
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Excellent problem-solving and systems thinking skills, with the ability to anticipate dependencies, connect components across the platform, and propose innovative solutions that consider the wider system impact.
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Ability to integrate third-party systems or hardware, with experience in API design, interoperability, and troubleshooting integration issues.
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Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills, including guiding junior engineers and contributing to team-wide technical standards and practices.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
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Experience with broadcast or media systems, including familiarity with industry standards and protocols.
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Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., C++, C#, Python, PowerShell, or similar), demonstrating adaptability across technologies.
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Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, including introducing or improving testing strategies in existing systems.
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Experience with web front-end development, using modern frameworks and best practices for responsive, accessible interfaces.
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Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerisation (e.g., AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable deployments.
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.