Software Engineering Specialist

BT Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a software engineer in Manchester. The role involves developing high-quality software solutions while managing complex technical challenges and requires DV Security Clearance. As part of a specialist security team, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment that focuses on innovation and impact. The position offers competitive salaries, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

BT Pension scheme

On-call allowance

25 days annual leave

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

World-class training and development

Enhanced women's health support

24/7 private virtual GP appointments

2 weeks paid carer's leave

Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages

Qualifications

• Creative application of a wide range of technical and management principles required.
• Experience in performing highly complex work activities covering technical, financial, and quality aspects.
• Experience with object-oriented programming and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, well-tested software solutions on time and budget.
• Resolve complex technical issues through close collaboration with customers.
• Establish technical objectives and define roadmaps for significant areas of work.

Skills

Agile development

Programming

Software testing

Application development

Software development lifecycle

Tools

C#

Python

C++

Objective-C

Ansible

Docker

Jenkins

Git

MEAN stack

Job description

Our Engineering mantra is "Technical Excellence in Engineering" and we deliver some amazing technical capabilities for our customers which can only happen if we recruit, train and support our people. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of our software delivery teams, working alongside our customers and partners to work on key customer services. The team develop and maintain bespoke, highly complex, specialist capabilities that are critical to the success of our customers, who we work very closely with. We work across a wide variety of platforms and technology stacks and we utilise a range of programming languages. This job role can be based in Ipswich, Cheltenham or Manchester. Onsite (Office based 5 days per week). Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week. You will need to be eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance before starting this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10+ years to be eligible.

What you'll be doing

• Delivers on the engineering strategy through delivery of high quality, and well-tested, software solutions, on time and on budget.
• Has defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work covering technical responsibilities.
• Works closely with customers to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Establishes technical objectives, defines technical roadmaps and delegates responsibilities.
• Influences a significant part of own organisation and influences customers/suppliers and industry at a senior management level (e.g. around resourcing of delivery teams and technical direction of work).

Essential Skills

• Agile development
• Programming
• Software testing
• Application development
• Software development lifecycle

What we'd like to see on your CV

• Evidence of creatively applying a wide range of technical and/management principles.
• Performance of highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects.
• Object-oriented programming experience, and supporting technologies, including: C#, Python, C++, low‑level mobile development (Objective‑C, C++), elastic, ansible, docker, Jenkins, git, MEAN stack. Security is required for this role. Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

About the Team

Security isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good. You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued., Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we're also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we'll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future - whatever your background or experience. In today's world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• On-call allowance (Depending on role requirements)
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It's for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer's leave
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100's of retail discounts including the BT shop

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