Senior Software Engineer
Software Engineering Permanent - Full Time Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB, NE991RN BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 29/01/2025 THE ROLE
Join the BBC's Data Sourcing team as we revolutionize the way our organization makes decisions! As a Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in empowering our colleagues across Radio, TV, News, and Sports to make data-driven choices that shape the future of the BBC. Our mission is to keep the BBC at the forefront of innovation, and we're looking for talented engineers like you to help us achieve it. Imagine being part of a team that's constantly pushing boundaries, experimenting with new technologies, and collaborating with experts from around the world. That's what it means to work with the BBC Data Sourcing team! We're not just building software - we're creating a platform for change, one line of code at a time. As part of our brand-new tech hub in Newcastle, you'll be part of a vibrant community that's passionate about making a difference. With a culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, learn from others, and make your mark on the world. So why wait? Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of the BBC! Main Responsibilities & Experience
We focus on hiring for potential at the BBC, so the main requirement for the position is a strong software engineering skillset. We want to hear from skilled engineers and technical experts from all industries. Demonstrate expertise in full stack development and leadership, with a focus on data technologies. Take a structured and professional approach to engineering, ensuring high-quality development. Emphasis on attention to detail, with the ability to build performant and scalable applications. Collaborate with Test Engineers to find best solutions to test the data platform’s infrastructure. Mentor junior engineers, promote a culture of learning, and stay up to date with new technologies, particularly in data domains. Contribute to high-level architecture decisions and integrations, leveraging a wide range of AWS technologies. Collaborate with leadership to build and nurture the engineering community. Foster relationships with local engineering networks for a sustainable talent pipeline and team scalability. Remain hands-on in coding while supporting less experienced engineers. Improve the team’s CI/CD tools integration and operations and can also help ensure end-to-end quality of the integration systems. Conduct code reviews, maintain and implement coding standards, and guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement requirements. Dedicated to growing the Tech Hub, and eager to engage with the North-East tech community. Work alongside the product managers, offering technical solutions to new product features. You will play a key role in driving our ambition to build an outstanding software engineering team, environment, and culture. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our tech community to drive this transformation, build a modern digital ecosystem using exciting technologies and do the best work of their careers. Are you the right candidate?
The teams have the autonomy to choose the appropriate tools. Below are some of the tools/technologies we currently use in our team: Languages: Java, Python Testing: Rest-Assured, Cucumber, Postman, Gatling Data: MySQL, Timestream, Redshift, Redis, InfluxDB, AWS Glue We create and support reliable and scalable cloud-based services on Amazon Web Services, use Git and GitHub for version control and practice pair programming and Test-Driven Development where possible. In a nutshell, we seek a leader who champions inclusivity, nurtures talent, and upholds the BBC's values, all while driving technical excellence. Join us and experience the perks of not just having a job but growing in a career. We promise a dynamic, inclusive work environment full of opportunities and a benefits package that supports your well-being and lifestyle. Your growth is our priority. Hence, we provide tailored learning and development programs designed around your role, encompassing industry recognized qualifications, coaching, and mentorship. You can spend 10% of your time on personal development. Our benefits package is comprehensive and catered to support your personal and professional life: Up to 10% employer pension contribution Generous annual leave of 26 days (inclusive of a corporation day, based on your work pattern) + bank holidays, along with the chance to purchase an additional 5 days. Lifestyle benefits offering discounts at a wide array of retailers, cycle-to-work scheme, gym memberships, and healthcare schemes at a lower cost. Flexible working arrangements supporting family needs - be it hybrid working, job sharing, flexitime, or compressed hours. Employee assistance and wellness programs to ensure your overall well-being. At the BBC, everyone's voice matters. We are home to diverse staff networks like Women's Network, National Disability Networks, and several others, nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We actively encourage applications from all walks of life and particularly welcome candidates from underrepresented groups. This full-time role also supports flexible working patterns and job shares. Need reasonable adjustments during the application process? Don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you every step of the way. 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 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB, NE991RN BBC PUBLIC SERVICE B'CAST Job Closing Date: 29/01/2025 THE ROLE
Join the BBC's Data Sourcing team as we revolutionize the way our organization makes decisions! As a Software Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in empowering our colleagues across Radio, TV, News, and Sports to make data-driven choices that shape the future of the BBC. Our mission is to keep the BBC at the forefront of innovation, and we're looking for talented engineers like you to help us achieve it. Imagine being part of a team that's constantly pushing boundaries, experimenting with new technologies, and collaborating with experts from around the world. That's what it means to work with the BBC Data Sourcing team! We're not just building software - we're creating a platform for change, one line of code at a time. As part of our brand-new tech hub in Newcastle, you'll be part of a vibrant community that's passionate about making a difference. With a culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills, learn from others, and make your mark on the world. So why wait? Join us on this exciting journey and help shape the future of the BBC! Main Responsibilities & Experience
We focus on hiring for potential at the BBC, so the main requirement for the position is a strong software engineering skillset. We want to hear from skilled engineers and technical experts from all industries. Demonstrate expertise in full stack development and leadership, with a focus on data technologies. Take a structured and professional approach to engineering, ensuring high-quality development. Emphasis on attention to detail, with the ability to build performant and scalable applications. Collaborate with Test Engineers to find best solutions to test the data platform’s infrastructure. Mentor junior engineers, promote a culture of learning, and stay up to date with new technologies, particularly in data domains. Contribute to high-level architecture decisions and integrations, leveraging a wide range of AWS technologies. Collaborate with leadership to build and nurture the engineering community. Foster relationships with local engineering networks for a sustainable talent pipeline and team scalability. Remain hands-on in coding while supporting less experienced engineers. Improve the team’s CI/CD tools integration and operations and can also help ensure end-to-end quality of the integration systems. Conduct code reviews, maintain and implement coding standards, and guidelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement requirements. Dedicated to growing the Tech Hub, and eager to engage with the North-East tech community. Work alongside the product managers, offering technical solutions to new product features. You will play a key role in driving our ambition to build an outstanding software engineering team, environment, and culture. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our tech community to drive this transformation, build a modern digital ecosystem using exciting technologies and do the best work of their careers. Are you the right candidate?
The teams have the autonomy to choose the appropriate tools. Below are some of the tools/technologies we currently use in our team: Languages: Java, Python Testing: Rest-Assured, Cucumber, Postman, Gatling Data: MySQL, Timestream, Redshift, Redis, InfluxDB, AWS Glue We create and support reliable and scalable cloud-based services on Amazon Web Services, use Git and GitHub for version control and practice pair programming and Test-Driven Development where possible. In a nutshell, we seek a leader who champions inclusivity, nurtures talent, and upholds the BBC's values, all while driving technical excellence. Join us and experience the perks of not just having a job but growing in a career. We promise a dynamic, inclusive work environment full of opportunities and a benefits package that supports your well-being and lifestyle. Your growth is our priority. Hence, we provide tailored learning and development programs designed around your role, encompassing industry recognized qualifications, coaching, and mentorship. You can spend 10% of your time on personal development. Our benefits package is comprehensive and catered to support your personal and professional life: Up to 10% employer pension contribution Generous annual leave of 26 days (inclusive of a corporation day, based on your work pattern) + bank holidays, along with the chance to purchase an additional 5 days. Lifestyle benefits offering discounts at a wide array of retailers, cycle-to-work scheme, gym memberships, and healthcare schemes at a lower cost. Flexible working arrangements supporting family needs - be it hybrid working, job sharing, flexitime, or compressed hours. Employee assistance and wellness programs to ensure your overall well-being. At the BBC, everyone's voice matters. We are home to diverse staff networks like Women's Network, National Disability Networks, and several others, nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We actively encourage applications from all walks of life and particularly welcome candidates from underrepresented groups. This full-time role also supports flexible working patterns and job shares. Need reasonable adjustments during the application process? Don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you every step of the way. 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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