Mobile Software Engineers - London, Salford & Glasgow (iOS & Android) - EXTEND
Software Engineering Permanent - Full Time Salford, GB, M50 2QH Glasgow, GB, G511DA London, GB, W1A 1AA Job Closing Date: 23/12/2024 THE ROLE
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team via extend@bbc.co.uk. The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. Job Reference:
19658 Band:
C / D Salary:
Mid-level Software Engineers - £50,000 - £59,000 per annum / Senior Software Engineers - £60,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Contract type:
Permanent Location:
Office Base is Salford, London or Glasgow (This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working) We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Excellent career progression
– the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities
– our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits
- We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. Step into the world of the BBC, where every working day is as unique as it is rewarding. Our content reaches millions of people globally, which is made possible by our top-notch Software Engineering team. We are growing our engineering hub of excellence and looking for mid-level and senior software engineers with mobile experience (iOS and Android) to join our teams in Salford, London and Glasgow. Our engineers receive 10% development time built into the 35-hour working week. We want to give you the time and space to stay fresh in the ever-changing technology landscape. Main Responsibilities
Software engineers at the BBC are more than just programmers – we’re builders, designers, and problem solvers. You will help innovate and design new features and products, work with the team to build them, and support and grow them after they’re live. As a developer in our team, you will ensure high quality code is delivered in line with project goals and delivery cycles. You will thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Working in our mobile applications team, you will contribute to the design, development and maintenance of high-performance features using the latest mobile technologies. You will use your software engineering skills and experience to build features, solve bugs, and address technical debt. Some practices we like:
• Pair-programming. We like knowledge sharing and learning from one another. • Shipping great products, not just writing superb code. • Hybrid work environment. We balance working from home with in-person collaboration. • Mentoring and coaching. We care about each other. • Continuous deployment. • Working in an Agile environment with strong attention to well-documented code, unit testing and continuous integration.
Are you the right candidate?
We’re looking for mobile software engineers who are passionate about code, curious, and eager to learn in a team of engineering excellence. Some of the things we love:
• Extensive experience of native Android app development using Kotlin and Java. • Or Extensive experience of native iOS app development using Swift/Objective-C. • Experience with the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. • Knowledge of writing automated tests and taking a TDD approach to your work. • Experience building accessible applications.
Interview Process
We run virtual assessment centres on Thursday mornings for shortlisted candidates. There are two elements:
1) Live pair programming exercise with two of our software engineers. 2) Blended interview questions with two of our software engineers. About the BBC
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
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Software Engineering Permanent - Full Time Salford, GB, M50 2QH Glasgow, GB, G511DA London, GB, W1A 1AA Job Closing Date: 23/12/2024 THE ROLE
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team via extend@bbc.co.uk. The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. Job Reference:
19658 Band:
C / D Salary:
Mid-level Software Engineers - £50,000 - £59,000 per annum / Senior Software Engineers - £60,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Contract type:
Permanent Location:
Office Base is Salford, London or Glasgow (This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working) We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Excellent career progression
– the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities
– our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits
- We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. Step into the world of the BBC, where every working day is as unique as it is rewarding. Our content reaches millions of people globally, which is made possible by our top-notch Software Engineering team. We are growing our engineering hub of excellence and looking for mid-level and senior software engineers with mobile experience (iOS and Android) to join our teams in Salford, London and Glasgow. Our engineers receive 10% development time built into the 35-hour working week. We want to give you the time and space to stay fresh in the ever-changing technology landscape. Main Responsibilities
Software engineers at the BBC are more than just programmers – we’re builders, designers, and problem solvers. You will help innovate and design new features and products, work with the team to build them, and support and grow them after they’re live. As a developer in our team, you will ensure high quality code is delivered in line with project goals and delivery cycles. You will thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Working in our mobile applications team, you will contribute to the design, development and maintenance of high-performance features using the latest mobile technologies. You will use your software engineering skills and experience to build features, solve bugs, and address technical debt. Some practices we like:
• Pair-programming. We like knowledge sharing and learning from one another. • Shipping great products, not just writing superb code. • Hybrid work environment. We balance working from home with in-person collaboration. • Mentoring and coaching. We care about each other. • Continuous deployment. • Working in an Agile environment with strong attention to well-documented code, unit testing and continuous integration.
Are you the right candidate?
We’re looking for mobile software engineers who are passionate about code, curious, and eager to learn in a team of engineering excellence. Some of the things we love:
• Extensive experience of native Android app development using Kotlin and Java. • Or Extensive experience of native iOS app development using Swift/Objective-C. • Experience with the end-to-end software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. • Knowledge of writing automated tests and taking a TDD approach to your work. • Experience building accessible applications.
Interview Process
We run virtual assessment centres on Thursday mornings for shortlisted candidates. There are two elements:
1) Live pair programming exercise with two of our software engineers. 2) Blended interview questions with two of our software engineers. About the BBC
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
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