Software Engineering Professional

BT Security; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Birmingham is seeking a Software Solution Engineer to provide technical leadership and manage complex software solutions. The role requires at least 2 years of experience in software development, with skills in automation, cloud technologies, and problem-solving. This position offers a hybrid work model, including remote work options and numerous benefits such as 25 days of annual leave and a 10% on-target bonus.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

10% on target bonus

Life Assurance

BT Pension scheme

Direct share scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in Software Solution Development.
• Strong understanding of fundamentals for Linux, Security, Virtualisation, Networks.
• Experience in Full-Stack software development.
• Understanding of CICD concepts.
• Experience of working with Cloud technologies.
• Knowledge of network stack in cloud.
• Cost awareness and management skills.
• Experience of working with Infrastructure as Code tools.

Responsibilities

• Resolve complex and strategic issues using technical knowledge.
• Write, test, and maintain code.
• Support and contribute to the technical roadmap.
• Promote an engineering culture that fosters innovation.
• Directly impact customers by supporting critical projects.
• Actively contribute to team wellbeing.

Skills

Advanced Technical Problem Solving

Software Solution Development

Complex Problem Solving and Troubleshooting

Technical Vision and Innovation

Automation and Tooling

Sharing and Collaboration

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

ELK Stack

SQL

Job description

Overview

This role is primarily based out of Birmingham Snowhill.

Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days wherever.

Why this job matters

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, all under one roof. Collectively we work in an Agile/Scrum model, positioning us 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 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.

Skills you'll need

Advanced Technical Problem Solving:

• Proven track record of resolving complex and strategic issues using advanced technical knowledge.
• Experience in developing technically complex solutions, especially in untested technologies or products with a large-scale impact.

Software Solution Development:

• Strong software solution development skills, including writing, testing, and maintaining a complex codebase.
• Ability to refine and rewrite code independently, with effective communication to engineering professionals and colleagues involved in the project.

Complex Problem Solving and Troubleshooting:

• Demonstrated ability to solve complex and escalated aspects of a project, including coding, debugging, testing, and troubleshooting.

Technical Vision and Innovation:

• Active involvement in implementing the technical vision and pursuing innovations in new technologies, platforms, and applications.

Automation and Tooling:

• Proficiency in evaluating, implementing, and maintaining high-quality tools and complex automation processes to support continuous delivery and developer productivity.

Sharing and Collaboration:

• Strong collaboration skills, including working closely with development teams and designers to meet the requirements of the business, engineering team, and partner teams.
• Dedication to championing and continuously developing knowledge on emerging trends and changes in software engineering.

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 CICD concepts and experience with automated pipelines
• Experience of working with Cloud technologies and providers
• Basic knowledge of network stack in cloud including 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 the team plan for issues that may arise from changes to the software including 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
• Any experience with popular monitoring tools like Monit, Telegraf, Prometheus, etc.
• Database skills: relational DBs (SQL, Oracle) is a plus

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

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.

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, to sole traders and new start-ups. 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 to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partner, work reduced hours, or any other flexible working arrangement, 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.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

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 qualification. 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 be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.