Software Engineering Professional

Why this job matters

This role is for a Software Engineering Professional within the Business CIO unit of Digital with minimum 3 to 6 years of experience as a Full Stack Software Backend Developer with ‘Python’ as a key skill. The role is accountable to ensure Delivery Excellence by driving on Design Assurance, Technology Transformation, Development, DevOps Toolchains, Data Analytics and Automation as per S/W Engineering Best Practices.

What you’ll be doing

• As a Software Engineering Professional, you are responsible for the Design and Development of Digital’s Strategic Platforms and S/W Systems
• You can work both as an IC as well as a Team Player to showcase 'what good is' by being an expert engineer.
• You will be expected to demonstrate best practices in refining requirements, design solutions, develop code, do peer reviews, Test, and deploy applications as a Senior Full Stack Developer.
• You are a role model for the other Software Engineering Professionals or Junior Members in the team with a responsibility to set a high bar for quality standards.
• As part of this responsibility, depending upon need you may provide technical coaching and mentoring to other junior Team members and new onboards.
• As a Developer, you continuously evaluate areas of Technology, Process and Standards to identify improvement opportunities and areas of Optimisation.
• You are a key knowledge champion and seek every opportunity to share your experience across the department.
• You will be required to represent your team in meetings with stakeholders, contributing to their strategy and direction.
• As a technology enthusiast you keep up to date with the latest developments in the IT industry and apply industry best practices to drive continuous improvement and innovation within BT.
• You should be able to handle your tasks and responsibilities with some guidance and supervision from your seniors.
• You are a continuous learner and keep yourself updated with latest technology trends.  

Key Technical Skills Required

• A Full Stack Backend Developer with hands-On Knowledge on following Tech Stack as must have skills – Python(fast API , Pandas ,Flask/Django) frameworks , Kafka, MongoDB, PostGres ,Node JS etc preferably with Cloud Native (AWS) experience
• Expert knowledge of programming concepts including OOPS, TDD\BDD, Virtualization\Docker and Containerization Concepts, API Gateways, REST and SOAP, CI/CD etc so should be a ‘Coder by Heart’.
• Experience with Atlassian Suite tools (Confluence and Jira) or similar toolset with Agile Ways of Working will be handy but not essential.
• Always Keen to explore and learn on emerging Tech like AI/ML/Data Analytics etc and flexible to get hands-on and learn new Tech whenever required as per Organisational needs.

Skills and Experience Required

• You are a hands-on full stack developer on Python and Python’s frameworks such as Fast API, Pandas and Django / Flask libraries, You’re conversant with Data Pipelines such as Kafka, Spark, NOSQL Database such as MongoDB, PostGres/PostGIS etc
• You have demonstrated Hands On experience of building scalable and performant applications and proven ability to build apps on Cloud Native (AWS)
• Hands on Knowledge on DevOps Toolchains as well is desirable (CI/CD Toolchains such as Gitlab Runner, Deployments on Containerized platforms such as Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes)   
• You’re capable of doing Discovery and Proof of Concepts out of Emerging Technology and Tooling from scratch to recommend feasible solutions to complex problems to enable decision making of right Tech/Tooling Adoption.
• You’re capable of taking complete ownership of Low-Level Design and Code for the Modules you are required to Develop and Maintain for New Change Requests and Enhancements/User Stories
• You’re Capable to work in an Agile environment and have the learning orientation needed to be successful in the job by being a quick learner and you’re able to adapt to the organizational requirements and train/upskill yourself accordingly.  
• Able to do Technical and Functional Code Reviews, walkthroughs and recommend simple and innovative solutions to complex business problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, communicating and influencing effectively.
• Quick 'Learn and Build' Attitude and able to work with little supervision and guidance.  
• Always able to look at Delivery Optimization ways via Automation.
• You’re capable to effectively and efficiently contribute to BT wide Professional Communities thus ensuring knowledge sharing from time to time based on the Organizational needs.  

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.