Software Engineering Professional

Career Grade: E

Internal Closing Date: 07/09/26

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you will be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance (). 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.

The role is in BT’s “Business” sub-division. You will use your engineering knowledge and experience to achieve world-class communication, data-analysis and/or data-processing solutions for BT Business and its customers. You will have a strong focus on secure working practices.

You will use these characteristics to support BT’s drive to:

• Build the best, most trusted digital networks (“Build”)
• Connect customers so they thrive in a digital world (“Connect”)
• Modernise and restore leadership in all areas (“Accelerate”)

This job role can be based in Ipswich, Cheltenham, London or Manchester. Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours. Mon-Fri 37.5. DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.

• Requirements capture and/or refinement, in conjunction with customer representatives.
• Design work to underpin the successful implementation of agreed requirements.
• Implementation of designs and technical decisions.
• Test and review solutions to ensure adherence with requirements.
• Perform system-monitoring and housekeeping tasks, diagnosing and repairing software defects where required.

• Programming/Scripting
• Application Development
• Troubleshooting
• Agile Development
• Software Testing

General abilities:

• Precise work in a fast-paced technical environment (essential)
• Engagement with ever-changing technical detail and applying it to real-world problems (essential)
• Liaison with a range of stakeholders and customers (desirable)

Role-specific skills:

• Shell-based scripting languages (e.g. Power Shell, Bash)
• Front-end development languages (JavaScript / Type Script, usually via front-end development frameworks ReactJS, Vue.js)
• Interpreted languages (e.g. Python)
• Compiled programming languages (e.g. Java, C#)
• Source Code Control (e.g. Git)
• Containerisation technologies (e.g. Docker or Kubernetes)
• Cloud environments (AWS, Azure)
• Database technologies (e.g. MySQL, SQL
  * Server)

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.

You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:

• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Mar…