Software Engineering Specialist

Job Description

Job Req ID: 52244

Posting Date: 16th April 2026

Function: Security

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: Competitive with Great Benefits

Why this job matters

You will make a significant contribution in one of our highly skilled teams that work on world-class customer-focussed capabilities.

Every project we deliver and every new opportunity we seek to win and grow, makes a significant difference to protecting the society in which we live.

You will be part of an innovative team that will offer unrivalled personal development and a wealth of opportunities to learn and experience new things.

This job role is be based in Cheltenham, Onsite (Office based 5 days per week). Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week. You will need to be eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance before starting this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10+ years to be eligible.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide the technical direction and management for the testing and assurance of world class secure platforms, on large complex test programmes.
• Technically lead the test and assurance of a complex delivery by providing technical insight and guidance of how to achieve a high-quality delivery.
• Work directly with customers to understand and capture requirements/user stories, through to integration, acceptance, and customer sign-off, ensuring delivered solutions align to customer expectations.
• Manage automated testing solutions and provide ongoing support to team members
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to more junior team members.
• Line manage the team responsible for the test and assurance on the programmes you are working on.

Essential experience

• Up-to date and proven hands-on experience of HP ALM, Atlassian suite (JIRA, Confluence) or similar, specifically for Test Management.
• Ability to creatively apply a wide range of technical and/management principles.
• Performed highly complex work activities covering technical, financial, and quality aspects.

Desirable experience

• Have knowledge of Security solutions or delivered a security project
• Have Security Clearance at DV level or be prepared to go through the process

Our package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life. You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalised maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme
• You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.

Security is one of the fastest growing parts of our global organisation. We are protecting our networks from more than 6,500 cyber attacks each day, investing over £40m in research each year - and in employing nearly 3,000 people, we’re also the largest private cyber employer in the UK. With incredible opportunities to learn, develop and grow your skills, we’ll invest in you, nurture your potential and shape your future – whatever your background or experience.

In today’s world, safe and secure digital connections have never been more vital. You’ll be joining a global company operating at the forefront of the information age: BT employs 90,000 people in 180 countries. With huge scale, we’re capable of achieving great things, striving to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers whilst creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed. Play your part. Make a difference. We are the Protectors.

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.