Java Software Engineer

Why BT Digital?

Our Digital unit is responsible for leading BT’s digital transformation, delivering brilliant customer experiences and creating the innovative products and services our customers need.

BT’s future will be defined by our ability to rapidly bring compelling, innovative ideas to market, partnering with our customers and suppliers to deliver innovative, adaptable solutions, delivered over best-in-class digital platforms.

Digital’s role is to drive all elements of that equation, from digital innovation through platform delivery and product development, and to do so with absolute focus on our customers. Whether it’s creating services like connected care solutions that help you track your loved ones’ wellbeing, or security apps that guard against cyber-attacks, Digital is about leading BT’s digital transformation, driving service innovation and delivering the products and services our customers need to support their own goals fast, and at scale.

When we say you’re welcome here at BT, in line with our manifesto of being sustainable, responsible and inclusive we really mean it. We want our teams to fully represent the communities and customers we serve.

We’re open and understanding, so if you need us to make some adjustments to the interview process, let us know. We encourage and celebrate working flexibly, whether that means working certain hours to help with your lifestyle. Talk to us and let’s see what we can do.

Role Summary

As a Software Engineering Professional, you’ll contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based applications. You’ll work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver robust software solutions that meet business and user needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Java applications using tech stack like Java, Spring Boot

• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality

• Debug and troubleshoot production issues

• Integrate applications with third-party APIs

• Document technical specifications and maintain system documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field

• 2–4 years of hands-on experience in Java development

• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms

• Experience with version control systems like Git

• Exposure to RESTful APIs and microservices architecture and Junit