Software Engineering Specialist
Outer Ring Road, Bellandur, Bengaluru, India
Why this job matters
The Software Engineering Specialist independently executes advanced activities to deliver the engineering strategy and roadmap that supports BT's commercial strategy through cross functional business partnering and the participation of a team that pursues innovation as well as engineering excellence.
What you’ll be doing
- Design and develop high-performance Java applications with a strong focus on scalability and reliability.
- Build and optimize data streaming solutions using Apache Kafka, ensuring low latency and fault tolerance.
- Develop and maintain real-time analytics pipelines leveraging ClickHouse and Apache Druid.
- Design optimal database schemas and write highly efficient queries for large-scale analytical workloads.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, production-ready solutions.
- Perform root cause analysis and optimize system performance for streaming and analytical components.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to best practices in coding, architecture, and performance tuning.
- Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and performance standards across all components. and inclusive development environment
Experience you would be expected to have
- 6–10 years of hands-on experience in Java development, with a focus on high-performance applications.
- 3–5 years of experience in building streaming applications using Apache Kafka.
- 2–4 years of experience with ClickHouse and/or Apache Druid, including schema design and query optimization.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing real-time analytics solutions.
Required
- Expert-level proficiency in Java (JDK 8+), with strong coding and debugging skills.
- Deep knowledge of Apache Kafka, including partitioning, replication, and stream processing.
- Hands-on experience with ClickHouse and Apache Druid, including:
- Designing optimal table structures for analytical workloads.
- Writing highly efficient queries for large datasets.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and real-time data processing.
- Experience with Spring Boot and RESTful API development.
- Solid grasp of performance tuning and query optimization techniques.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong understanding of system design related analytical & performance management systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on scalability and reliability.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in agile environments.
The skills you’ll need
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.
About us
BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business.
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other.
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.
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.
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