Software Engineering Specialist

Job Description

Why this job matters

In the role of Software Engineering Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions using a diverse set of technologies including AEM, Java, Node.js, React.js, GraphQL, and Adobe Cloud services. Additionally, you will leverage your expertise in Headless CMS solutioning, APIGEE integration, GraphQL implementation, and SEO best practices to deliver seamless experiences across various channels and enhance API management and search engine visibility. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the enhancement of our software development processes. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the quality, performance, and scalability of our applications.

You foster innovation and scalability, enabling the introduction of new products and services backed by rock-solid infrastructure. Your commitment to enhancing user experiences, streamlining operations through automation, and empowering data-driven decisions is pivotal to our success. You orchestrate swift incident responses, minimise downtime, and preserve our reputation for unwavering reliability.

What you’ll be doing

• Build high quality, responsive, and accessible frontend applications using Next.js, React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3/SASS, and modern UI frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into pixel-perfect, performant user interfaces.
• Integrate frontend applications with AEM as a Headless CMS, leveraging content APIs, SPA Editor, and JSON/GraphQL endpoints.
• Work with backend teams to define and consume REST and GraphQL APIs, ensuring smooth client-server communication.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of headless content delivery pipelines, enabling omnichannel experiences.
• Utilize Node.js and apply Java/OOP fundamentals when collaborating on backend integrations.
• Work with APIGEE for API gateway management, security enforcement, and analytics monitoring.
• Implement SEO best practices, accessibility (WCAG), performance optimization, and Core Web Vitals tuning.
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins, Groovy scripting, Git workflows, and automated build processes.
• Write unit tests, automated tests, and conduct thorough code reviews to maintain code quality and FE standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
• Maintain technical documentation covering frontend architecture, integration points, and implementation details.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across frontend and AEM-integrated environments.
• Collaborate with teams using Adobe Analytics, Adobe Launch, and Adobe Target to improve user engagement and personalization.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on Full Stack technologies.
• Proficiency in Java / JS, OOP concepts.
• Familiarity with Adobe Cloud services, including Adobe Target, Adobe Launch, Adobe Analytics, Apache Sling, AEM workflows, AEM schedulers, and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and Groovy scripting.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and related tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Expertise in technical documentation, code reviews, and unit testing.
• Understanding of CRXDe Lite and content management processes.
• Proficiency in using IDEs like IntelliJ, VS Code, Eclipse for efficient development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

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.