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Working at BT Group

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    100,000 across BT Group (24,000 at BT Business)

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Join BT as a Software Engineering Specialist based in Manchester. In this full-time, office-based role (Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week), you will lead software delivery teams, build complex specialist capabilities, and work closely with customers to resolve technical issues. The position offers a competitive salary, a 10% on-target bonus, and requires DV-level Security Clearance and 10+ years of UK residency.

Requirements

  • Essential skills include Agile development, programming, software testing, application development, and software development lifecycle.
  • Proven experience in coaching, mentoring, line management, and inspiring leadership.
  • Desirable technical skills include object-oriented programming (C#, Python, C++), low-level mobile development, Docker, Jenkins, Git, Ansible, and the MEAN stack.
  • Mandatory: Must be eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance and have lived in the UK for 10+ years.
  • No specific degree or minimum years of experience are explicitly mandated.

Skills & Responsibilities

  • Agile development: Deliver well-tested software solutions on time and on budget by driving iterative development cycles.
  • Programming & Application Development: Design and maintain bespoke, highly complex specialist capabilities across diverse technology stacks.
  • Line management & leadership: Lead a team of software developers, establish technical objectives, define roadmaps, and delegate responsibilities.
  • Coaching and mentoring: Support professional growth and technical excellence among software engineering team members.
  • Customer collaboration: Work closely with customers and stakeholders to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Potential transition routes: People from Senior Software Engineer or Technical Lead roles may bring strong programming and architecture skills, alongside meeting mandatory security clearance requirements.

Job description

Job Title: Software Engineering Specialist

Recruiter: Lloyd Hughes
Hiring Manager: Benedict Forster
Career Grade: D

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united\-kingdom\-security\-vetting\-clearance\-levels/national\-security\-vetting\-clearance\-levels). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.

Security isn’t always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.

About the role

Our Engineering mantra is “Technical Excellence in Engineering” and we deliver some amazing technical capabilities for our customers which can only happen if we recruit, train and support our people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of our software delivery teams, working alongside our customers and partners to work on key customer services.

The team develop and maintain bespoke, highly complex, specialist capabilities that are critical to the success of our customers, who we work very closely with. We work across a wide variety of platforms and technology stacks and we utilise a range of programming languages.

This job role is based in Manchester. 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

  • Delivers on the engineering strategy through delivery of high quality, and well-tested, software solutions, on time and on budget.
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BT Group

Software Engineering Specialist

London, Manchester
On-site
Competitive salary + up to £5k DV allowance + 10% bonus
  • Has defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work covering technical responsibilities.
  • Works closely with customers to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Establishes technical objectives, defines technical roadmaps and delegates responsibilities.
  • Influences a significant part of own organisation and influences customers/suppliers and industry at a senior management level (e.g. around resourcing of delivery teams and technical direction of work).
  • Line managing a team of software developers
  • Essential Skills / Experience

    • Agile development
    • Programming
    • Software testing
    • Application development
    • Software development lifecycle
    • Coaching and mentoring software developers
    • Line management and inspiring leadership

    Desirable Skills / Experience

    • Evidence of creatively applying a wide range of technical and/management principles.
    • Performance of highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects.
    • Object-oriented programming experience, and supporting technologies, including: C#, Python, C++, low-level mobile development (Objective-C, C++), elastic, ansible, docker, Jenkins, git, MEAN stack.

    Our Package

    When you join our team, you'll play a role in delivering work that makes a real difference across the UK. In return, you'll be rewarded with a market-leading Total Reward package that reflects the value of your skills and expertise. From structured technical progression and industry-recognised training to generous family support and flexible benefits, we're committed to helping our people succeed at every stage of their career journey.

    • A structured Technical Progression Pathway to recognise and reward appropriate technical people.
    • Competitive DV market aligned salaries
    • Tiered role based DV allowance of up to £5k per annum paid annually
    • World-class training and development opportunities
    • 10% on target bonus
    • Equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
    • Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
    • BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
    • New BT Better Workplace working environments at strategic locations across the UK
    • Huge range of flexible benefits including an EV salary sacrifice, cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan, additional annual leave
    • On-call allowance (Depending on role requirements)
    • Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
    • 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
    • Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
    • 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
    • 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
    • Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
    • Enhanced life assurance of up to ten times base salary

    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.

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