Why this job matters In this Role as a Software Engineering specialist you will play a pivotal role in creating developing and maintaining software solutions using a diverse set of technologies that includes React js You will collaborate with cross-functional teams provide technical leadership mentor team 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 and build top notch frontend apps to our Business customers What you ll be doing Proven Product Engineering leader in delivering scalable cloud-native digital solutions across product and operations Expert in Java development Python development modern architectures microservices APIs event-driven systems and agile engineering practices Drives rapid product delivery with a focus on user experience performance and operational reliability Adept at aligning technical strategy with business goals guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring high-quality secure releases Delivers end-to-end solutions that power both customer-facing experiences and internal operational efficiencyLead in the design and implementation of front end applications ensuring high quality code while following the Industry best practices Collaborating with cross-functional teams PO s Designers and Backend teams to translate design concepts and user stories into interactive and responsive web applications using React Implement unit tests automated tests to maintain code quality You should have a good understanding of RESTful APIs and experience integrating them into React applications by working closely with API teams to create seamless user experiences Troubleshooting debugging optimizing code to enable maximum performance across devices and browsers Conducting and participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers promoting skill growth and best practices Participate in Agile methodologies contributing to sprint planning backlog grooming and regular team stand-ups Create and maintain technical documentation ensuring clear communication of design decisions architecture and implementation details Utilize tools like Jira and Confluence to track progress manage tasks and facilitate effective communication within the team Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies applying relevant knowledge to enhance our software solutions The skills you ll need 8 years of hands-on experience in software development with Java Python experience Experience on Servicenow development is good to have Strong knowledge of CI CD pipelines Experience with Java Python or any Service experience tool development Developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components using react and Micro services concepts Experience in Java Python will be huge plus or Scripting BDD s using Robot test framework Python is huge plus Monitoring and improving front-end performance Familiarity with Agile methodologies and related tools Jira Confluence Experience in technical documentation code reviews and unit testing Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership 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 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 recent 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 please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team