Software Engineering Specialist

Recruiter:
Lloyd Hughes Hiring Manager:
Benedict Forster Career Grade: DInternal Closing Date: 29th September 2026

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.

About the role

Our Engineering mantra is “Technical Excellence in Engineering” and we deliver some amazing technical capabilities for our customers which can only happen if we recruit, train and support our people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of our software delivery teams, working alongside our customers and partners to work on key customer services.

The team develop and maintain bespoke, highly complex, specialist capabilities that are critical to the success of our customers, who we work very closely with. We work across a wide variety of platforms and technology stacks and we utilise a range of programming languages.

This job role is based in Manchester. Onsite (Office based 5 days per week). Monday-Friday 37.5 hours per week. You will need to be eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance before starting this role. You will need to have lived in the UK for 10+ years to be eligible.

What you’ll be doing

Delivers on the engineering strategy through delivery of high quality, and well-tested, software solutions, on time and on budget.

Has defined authority and responsibility for a significant area of work covering technical responsibilities.

Works closely with customers to identify and resolve complex technical issues.

Establishes technical objectives, defines technical roadmaps and delegates responsibilities.

Influences a significant part of own organisation and influences customers/suppliers and industry at a senior management level (e.g. around resourcing of delivery teams and technical direction of work).Line managing a team of software developers

Essential Skills / Experience Agile development

Programming

Software testing

Application development

Software development lifecycle

Coaching and mentoring software developers

Line management and inspiring leadership

Desirable Skills / Experience Evidence of creatively applying a wide range of technical and/management principles.

Performance of highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects.

Object-oriented programming experience, and supporting technologies, including: C#, Python, C++, low-level mobile development (Objective-C, C++), elastic, ansible, docker, Jenkins, git, MEAN stack.

Our Package When you join our team, you'll play a role in delivering work that makes a…