Software Engineering Graduate

BT Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading telecommunications company for a Software Engineering Graduate. This innovative firm is seeking passionate individuals to join their Digital Platforms team, where you will contribute to developing cutting-edge technologies that enhance customer experiences. As part of a collaborative Agile DevOps environment, you'll be involved in designing and implementing software solutions that serve millions. With on-the-job training and a focus on personal development, this role offers a chance to grow your skills while making a significant impact on the world. If you're eager to tackle challenges and drive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• A degree in a STEM subject is essential for this role.
• Programming skills in Python, Java, or Typescript are required.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and test software as part of Agile DevOps Teams.
• Write high-performance, well-tested code for core software services.

Skills

Python

Java

Typescript

DevOps tools

MySQL

Public Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Education

2:2 degree or higher in a STEM subject

Tools

Git

Nexus

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Software Engineering Graduate

Posting Date: 2 Jan 2025

Function: Graduates

Unit: Digital

Location: Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Software Engineering Graduate Programme

Location: Birmingham, Snowhill

Apply by: 17th February 2025

Salary: £35,500

You’re not just looking for a career, you’re looking to make a difference. Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. And we use the power of technology to help solve big challenges, like climate change and cyber security.

From day one, you’ll have a voice at BT Group. You’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. You won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development. You’ll make great friends, discover new talents, and feel part of something exhilarating.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world. Grab it.

About this role

Our in-house Digital Platforms and the teams behind them are our inner powerhouse. By bringing together our technical and commercial expertise, and our insight and passion for customer experience, we help stand out from the competition. Our software engineers come up with new ideas and develop new technologies and we want you to be a part of improving people’s lives for the better in welcome, relevant, and affordable ways.

Working with our Agile DevOps Teams, you’ll work alongside our architecture teams, building our Digital platforms. You’ll design, develop, deploy, test software and new technologies. It’s a pivotal role in the team as you’ll be building the pipeline that will deliver core software services that serve over 30 million customers and colleagues.

You’ll be writing high performance, well-tested code, on a simple, lightweight microservices architecture. You will also review, optimise, and challenge processes and outputs to continuously improve the output of the team’s work – you will be researching and testing solutions to any problems, as well as escalating issues as needed.

Planning, scoping, and monitoring activities, including assessing risk and business impact from start to finish, will be key. Developing “full stack” software – from frontend portals, middleware to backend software – and testing complex / non-complex routine digital software and platforms in line with design requirements will form part of your scope of work.

We’ll give you on-the-job training and access to our internal learning platforms and the exposure you need to become a commercially savvy professional within the relevant business unit.

We expect you to demonstrate that you are proactive, can take initiative, and are focused on continuing to grow and develop. We believe that collaboration is key to success, and you will typically be in our amazing offices three days a week.

This graduate programme is available in the Digital part of our business.

Entry Requirements

A 2:2 degree (or higher) in a STEM subject is required for this role. Some programming skills in one of the following is required: Python, Java, Typescript. Experience with DevOps tools (such as Git, Nexus, Ansible, Terraform…) is necessary, as well as basic knowledge of MySQL (or data stores in general) and of Public Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, GCP…).

Unfortunately, we are not accepting any applications for those who are on a student/graduate visa, or who will need sponsorship during the graduate scheme. All applicants will therefore need a full UK Right to Work for the duration (2 Years) of their scheme; without this, we cannot accept an application.

This is a 24-month Graduate position, with a permanent position within BT Group on successful completion of your program.

Internal candidates will have to take on Terms & Conditions of this role.

About BT

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

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.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation, and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact on society.

A few points to note:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

How to Apply

It's easy to apply online; just tell us about your current education. You will then complete an online assessment before having a telephone interview with the early careers recruitment team. After this, you will attend an in-person insight day and have the chance to ask your future team any questions you might have.

We look forward to receiving your application!