Software Engineering Principal

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Date: Nov 29, 2024

Location: Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Company: BT Group

Job Req ID: 41664 

Location: Birmingham, Snowhill 

Salary: Competitive 

Why this job matters

As the reliance on the Internet and broadband increases, it is vital that we have the right software and systems in place to support the services we deliver, including basic broadband access, enhanced broadband with mobile backup, Next-Generation Voice (VoIP) and TV.

This role provides software architecture, thought leadership and solution design expertise across the broadband network and services space including access control, hybrid access combining fixed line and mobile, DNS, content delivery and caching, real-time session tracking and user identification and authentication services and associated data solutions.

What you’ll be doing

• Make strategic investment & technology choices to deliver on the strategy
• Accountable for the overall ISP systems and software architecture
• Accountable for modernising and simplifying our end-to-end software architecture to improve agility and time to market
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
• Responsible for requirements capture and solution design of new products and solutions
• Work with network experts to develop new products and solutions combining network and software technologies and components
• Collaborate cross Business Units and industry (via conferences etc.) to share best of breed solutions and technology
• Mentor and coach the team of systems and software engineers

The skills you'll need to succeed 

• Excellent software engineering / computer science knowledge
• Ability to coach and explain good software engineering concepts and principles like cohesion, coupling, DRY, SOLID, Separation of Concerns
• Excellent Java development skills
• Good knowledge of Python
• Unix / Linux system administration
• Good IP networking knowledge
• A desire to keep up to date with the latest trends and developments in software and systems including AI
• Storytelling with data: strong skills in building the case for change, drawing on data and analytical techniques where appropriate, and communicating this to business audiences
• Business acumen: Knowledgeable in business strategy and the drivers of organisational performance, including people drivers of performance and financial literacy (e.g. business KPIs, business cases)

The skills you’ll need

Agile Development
APIs/Web Service Integration
Requirements Gathering
Technology Strategy
Cloud Computing
Algorithm Design
Software Development Lifecycle
Decision Making
Growth Mindset
Inclusive Leadership

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, 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 to 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.

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 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.

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