About this role
Why this job matters
BT is progressing through a transformation journey to move from it’s legacy technology stacks onto new platforms, this is critical to our future success. This role will be critical to the further enablement of that transformation. The role is to lead the design and build of a new AI based Integration platform bringing together other existing platforms. The aim is to bring unified DevSecOps experience across our core platforms increasing delivery speed, productivity and adoption of API’s and Microservices enabling migration of customers and the closure of legacy.
What you’ll be doing
• Delivers the engineering plan by ensuring the organization’s ability to deliver high-quality, on-time, and on-budget solutions. Implements measurable and predictable engineering capabilities, with a focus on microservices-based architecture using Java Spring Boot.
• Executes complex technical decisions and architectural plan across high-performance platforms, balancing immediate impact with long-term transformation. Designs and implements scalable, secure, and resilient systems using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Resolves complex and tactical issues using advanced technical knowledge, including the adoption of emerging technologies and untested architectures, to deliver innovative and technically robust solutions.
• Contributes to and executes a compelling technical roadmap aligned with business goals, engineering needs, and partner team requirements, incorporating DevSecOps principles and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Drives engineering and operational excellence by implementing metrics and continuous improvement processes, ensuring high availability, reliability, and security in both on-premises and cloud environments.
• Fosters an engineering culture of innovation and quality, promoting secure coding practices, automation, and the use of cutting-edge tools to enhance productivity and reduce defects.
• Designs, writes, tests, and reviews code independently, primarily in Java Spring Boot, ensuring modularity, maintainability, and performance in microservices-based systems.
• Solves complex and escalated technical challenges, including debugging, testing, and troubleshooting across distributed systems and containerized environments.
• Contributes to the software engineering vision, driving innovation in technologies, platforms, and applications, and ensuring alignment with DevSecOps and cloud-native best practices.
• Implements and maintains high-quality tools and automation, supporting continuous delivery, developer productivity, and secure deployment pipelines.
• Designs and implements new architectures and standards for large-scale enterprise systems, with a focus on container orchestration, service mesh, and secure infrastructure as code.
• Conducts deep-dive analysis and software design, identifying and addressing technical debt, and continuously improving engineering processes and system performance.
• Mentors and supports software engineers, sharing expertise in microservices, containerization, and secure DevOps practices to elevate team capabilities.
• Champions emerging trends and technologies, continuously learning and sharing knowledge on advancements in software engineering, cloud-native development, and security-first design
The skills you’ll need to succeed
• Programming Languages: Expert in Java or Python
• Frameworks: Proficient in Spring Boot for building scalable microservices
• CI/CD & DevSecOps: Skilled in designing and implementing pipelines using GitLab, CloudBees, and Atlassian tools; integrates SonarSource, Sonatype, and Perforce for quality and compliance
• Containerization & Orchestration: Deep understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and related ecosystem tools
• Infrastructure as Code: Experienced with Terraform and HashiCorp tools for provisioning and managing infrastructure
• Build Tools: Proficient in Maven and Gradle
• Authentication & Security: Knowledgeable in SAML, OIDC, Azure AD, and secure authentication mechanisms
• Operating Systems: Comfortable working across Windows and Linux environments
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Monitoring & Observability: Skilled in using Dynatrace, ELK/EFK, CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana for system monitoring and performance tuning
Experience you’d be expected to have
• 5+ years of hands-on development experience (ideally in integration related technologies)
• 5+ years of experience in directly leading teams building integration solutions.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools (Jenkins, Git, etc.).
• Experience in RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience working with service buses, gateways and API Management platforms.
• Proficiency in Java, preferable with Springboot.
• Security Knowledge (Authentication and Authorisation)
• Cloud administration skills (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to Have:
• Full-stack development experience (pref. React/Angular)
• Cloud certifications and software development experience using LLMs or AI.
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.
Other facts
About BT Group
We’re one of the world’s leading communications services companies. At BT Group, the solutions we sell are integral to modern life. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good.
There are no limits to what people can do when they connect. And as technology changes our world, connections are becoming even more important to everyday life.
Today, that’s truer than ever. The connections we make are helping solve the world’s biggest challenges such as the global pandemic, climate change and cyber security. Through the power of technology, we’re supporting customers to live, work and play together better.
What you'll do
- The Design Engineer Specialist will lead the design and build of a new AI-based integration platform, ensuring high-quality, on-time solutions. They will also drive engineering excellence by implementing metrics and continuous improvement processes.
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