Software Engineer Manager

Job Description

Why this job matters

The Software Engineering Manager coordinates the execution of 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, develop, test, and deploy responsive web applications using modern front-end and back-end frameworks and technologies
• Estimate development effort accurately based on both high-level and detailed business or technical requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and stakeholders to define features and deliver scalable solutions
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Conduct root cause analysis of production issues and implement effective resolutions
• Develop internal tools and automation scripts to minimize errors and enhance user experience
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of solutions
• Mentor junior developers, offering guidance and support to help meet project timelines and improve team performance
• Understand and contribute to the overall system architecture, including the technologies, services, and design patterns used—while ensuring the application is scalable and future-ready
• Exhibit strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative and inclusive development environment

Required

• Advanced expertise in UI technologies and Java, with strong proficiency in JDK 8 and above
• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration tools, including Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, ensuring reliable data streaming and integration
• Skilled in building and consuming RESTful APIs, with deep knowledge of Spring Boot framework
• Proficient in monitoring and CI/CD tools such as Grafana, Kibana, and GitLab Runner
• Experienced with ClickHouse database, including its architecture and core components
• Agile practitioner, having worked in Scrum-based environments with globally distributed teams
• Strong in requirements analysis, with the ability to present tailored solutions to stakeholders
• Excellent communication, presentation, and documentation abilities
• Background in DevOps engineering or similar roles, with a focus on automation and system reliability
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving orientation
• Well-versed in Linux operating systems, including system-level operations and scripting

Experience you would be expected to have

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development, with a strong focus on Java and UI technologies
• 4-5 years working in cloud-native environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
• 5+ years of experience in managing a software development team.

The skills you’ll need

Capability BuildingAgile DevelopmentCulture BuildingChange ManagementMicroservices/Service Oriented ArchitectureTechnology StrategyBusiness AnalysisCloud ComputingTechnology GovernanceContinuous Integration/Continuous Deployment Automation & OrchestrationSoftware TestingSoftware Development LifecycleBusiness Process ImprovementProject/Programme ManagementTalent ManagementDecision MakingGrowth MindsetPerformance ManagementInclusive 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.

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.

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.