Software Engineering Principal

Apply now Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Please wait... Software Engineering Principal Job Req ID: 34264 Posting Date: 25 Jun 2024 Function: Software Engineering Unit: Digital Location: Riverside Tower, Belfast (N.I), United Kingdom Salary: Competitive with great benefits Why this job matters The Software Engineering Principal leads and executes the most complex workstreams to deliver the engineering strategy and roadmap that supports BT's commercial strategy through cross-functional business partnering and the participation of a team that pursues innovation as well as engineering excellence. What you'll be doing Owns and leads the engineering organisation's ability to deliver high quality outcomes, on time and on budget and implementing means of bringing measurability as well as predictability to the engineering organisation's capabilities Sets the technical direction regarding technical decisions, technology choices and architecture for a wide range of high-performance products, capabilities, and platforms, effectively balancing short-term impact with long-term transformation Operates as an SME within own field of expertise, resolving the most complex strategic issues, across wider industry and/or specific sectors, and responsible for developing bespoke or leading edge, technically complex solutions (e.g., relating to new, un-tested technology and/or large-scale impact of products) Leads the regular development of an ambitious and compelling technical roadmap to meet the needs of the business, engineering team, and partner teams Designs engineering and operational excellence initiatives, implementing metrics and process for regular assessment and improvement Acts as a point of escalation for debugging and troubleshooting the most complex technical problems throughout the development process Drives an engineering culture that fosters innovation and creativity while delivering high quality products with predictability and reliability Takes an expert technical advisory role in the software engineering profession, implementing the technical vision and the pursuit of innovations regarding new technologies, platforms and application Defines new architectures, standards, and methods for large-scale enterprise systems Researches, designs and writes new software and performs deep dive data analysis, to identify issues and areas of improvements Drives the evaluation and implementation of high-quality tools and automation processes to support continuous delivery and developer productivity Defines new architectures, standards, and methods for large-scale enterprise systems to implement Mentors and coaches experienced professionals to develop current and future team capabilities and ensure performance Leads the implementation of continuous improvement opportunities to improve the software engineering team processes Skills Salesforce Architecture Salesforce Development - Expert in Apex, LWC, Integration patterns, Identify & Access Wider cloud architecture expertise inc. in integration technologies like Informatica, Ab-initio, Mulesoft Technical Team Leadership Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating effective collaboration and understanding. Agile ways of working CI/CD Change Management Technology Governance Experience Demonstrated Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire a team of Salesforce developers testers and architects providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Salesforce Architecture and Development: Very strong understanding of Salesforce architecture and development principles with excellent hands-on skills Cross-Functional Collaboration: Proven track record of effectively collaborating with product managers, designers, quality assurance teams, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality software solutions. Agile Methodologies: Experience implementing and optimising Agile or similar development processes, fostering continuous improvement, and ensuring efficient execution. Industry Awareness: Strong knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software engineering, keeping the team up-to-date and encouraging innovation Benefits 15% on target bonus Company car cash allowance Life Assurance Pension scheme (10% employer contribution) Private Medical cover Direct share scheme 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days with tenure. Additional flexible holiday purchase/sale policy available 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages BT TV with TNT Sports and NOW Entertainment 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM Only plans & airtime element off a Flex Pay plan 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 is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet. Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. We value diversity and celebrate difference. 'We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. It's fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.' We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, you'll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you won't be alone: we'll be there with help and support, learning and development. This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it. 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. 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 Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team. Apply now Apply Now Start applying with LinkedIn Please wait...