Overview
Platforms and infrastructure we are responsible for are nationally critical with over 10 million customers, enabling them to connect to their Broadband, Wi-Fi, and various hybrid products and services. The service data our platforms generate supports activities such as cyber defence, capacity and network management, Quality of Service analysis and more. We are transforming our platforms to make the best use of the latest cloud technologies, putting automation and data at the heart of everything we do. The Data and Authentication Team brings together Design, Development, Test and Technical Services under one roof, working in an Agile/Scrum model to exploit the best of SRE/DevOps practices.
Primary function of this role is to provide software solution engineering technical leadership capability in the evolution and ongoing management of the platforms, working closely with our stakeholders, architects and other teams.
What you'll be doing
* Innovative Problem Solving: Resolve complex and strategic issues using your technical knowledge, developing bespoke solutions, especially in untested technologies or products with large-scale impact.
* Code Development: Write, test, and maintain code, addressing complex aspects independently, and communicate effectively with engineering professionals.
* Technology Trends: Champion emerging trends and changes in software engineering, continuously sharing knowledge with the team.
* Technical Roadmap: Support and contribute to our ambitious technical roadmap, aligning with business needs, engineering goals, and partner requirements.
* Engineering Culture: Foster an engineering culture that promotes innovation, creativity, predictability, and reliability in product development.
* Agile Mindset: Promote efficiency and delivery focus by practicing and contributing to our agile way of working.
* Stakeholder Management: Directly impact customers by supporting critical projects, stakeholder relationships, and expectations.
* Team Wellbeing: Actively contribute to the overall culture and well-being of the teams.
Experience you'll have
* MANDATORY At least 2 years of experience in Software Solution Development
* Strong understanding of fundamentals for Linux, Security, Virtualisation, Networks, Version control, Object Oriented Programming
* Experience in Full-Stack software development
* Understanding of CI/CD concepts and experience with automated pipelines
* Experience of working with Cloud technologies and providers
* Basic knowledge of network stack in cloud including services such as VPC, Security groups and ACLs, topology and subnets, VPN
* Working with virtual instances on cloud VMs (EC2), image to instance
* Cost awareness, management, optimization and control
* Experience of working with Infrastructure as Code tools and technologies
* Worked collaboratively with teams to release software and infrastructure to Production in a regular and controlled manner, ensuring it is monitored and helping plan for issues arising from changes to the software and business processes
Preferred
* Experience with Ruby, Python or Java
* Experience in building, maintaining and orchestrating docker containers with Docker Compose; Kubernetes is a plus
* Experience with AWS or GCP
* Any experience with OpenStack ecosystem
* Experience of working with ELK Stack and Kafka
* Experience with popular monitoring tools like Monit, Telegraf, Prometheus, etc.
* Database skills: relational DBs (SQL, Oracle) is a plus
About BT
With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive. We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive. We celebrate difference, foster innovation and provide opportunities to be your best.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with service
* 10% on target bonus
* Life Assurance
* BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
* Direct share scheme
* Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships, etc.
* Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
* World-class training and development opportunities
* Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest TV, mobile and broadband packages
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