Staff Software Engineer

-; Sunbury-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is looking for a knowledgeable Staff Software Engineer to guide engineering strategy and build scalable software systems. The role involves collaborating with diverse teams and mentoring engineers to enhance performance. Candidates should have extensive experience in CI/CD, relational database design, and scripting. Enjoy a hybrid working environment with excellent benefits and an opportunity to shape the future of energy through technology.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous paid parental leave policy

Excellent retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Experience as a Staff Software Engineer or senior technical leader.
• Expertise in CI/CD, configuration management, and release engineering.
• Deep experience with relational database design and data modelling.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• A solid understanding of secure software development.
• Experience building resilient, production-ready systems.
• Strong system design and architectural skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and development of sophisticated, high-performance software systems.
• Shape architectural direction and ensure our solutions are scalable, secure, and resilient.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into working software.
• Help strengthen Agile practices and improve how we deliver value.
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines that support fast, reliable releases.
• Guide configuration and release processes to ensure smooth deployments.
• Mentor engineers, encourage knowledge sharing, and help grow a high-performing team.
• Design and optimize relational databases and data models.
• Support service operations by improving monitoring, reliability, and incident response.
• Lead system design discussions and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.

Skills

Agility core practices

API and platform design

Cloud Platforms

Collaboration

Communication

Configuration management and release

Continuous deployment and release

Database Design

Digital Project Management

Documentation and knowledge sharing

Emerging technology monitoring

Facilitation

Information Security

Mentoring

Metrics definition and instrumentation

NoSql data modelling

Problem Solving

Relational Data Modelling

Risk Management

Scripting

Secure development

Service operations and resiliency

Software Design and Development

Job description

Job Description:

Staff Software Engineer

About the Role

We are growing our digital capabilities at BP, and we're looking for a Staff Software Engineer who is excited to shape the future of energy through technology. In this role, you will guide engineering strategy, build scalable systems, and help us deliver software that powers BP's global operations. You'll join a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and you'll have the opportunity to influence how we design, build, and operate our digital products.

What You'll Do

• Own the design and development of sophisticated, high‑performance software systems.
• Shape architectural direction and ensure our solutions are scalable, secure, and resilient.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to turn ideas into working software.
• Help us strengthen our Agile practices and improve how we deliver value.
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines that support fast, reliable releases.
• Guide configuration and release processes to ensure smooth deployments.
• Mentor engineers, encourage knowledge sharing, and help grow an encouraging, high‑performing team.
• Design and optimize relational databases and data models.
• Use scripting languages to automate workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Support service operations by improving monitoring, reliability, and incident response.
• Lead system design discussions and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture.
• Promote secure development practices and ensure compliance with BP's information security standards.
• Contribute to project planning, progress tracking, and delivery across digital initiatives.

What You Bring

• Experience as a Staff Software Engineer or senior technical leader.
• Solid understanding of Agile development and modern engineering practices.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams.
• Expertise in CI/CD, configuration management, and release engineering.
• Deep experience with relational database design and data modelling.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• A solid understanding of secure software development.
• Experience building resilient, production‑ready systems.
• Strong system design and architectural skills.
• Familiarity with Git‑based source control and branching strategies.

Why Join Us?

At BP, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity.
There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are significant, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Apply now!

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role.

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation.

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

Skills:

Agility core practices, API and platform design, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Database Design, Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Emerging technology monitoring, Facilitation, Information Security, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Problem Solving, Relational Data Modelling, Risk Management, Scripting, Secure development, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development {+ 7 more}.

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.