BBC Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Software Engineer
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!
Job Package
Job Reference: 21216
Band: C
Salary: £49,500 - £55,565
Contract type: permanent
Location: Newcastle
Key Responsibilities
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-driven technologies.
* Take a structured and professional approach to engineering, ensuring high-quality development.
* Build polished and beautiful products, emphasizing attention to detail.
* Conduct rigorous testing and collaborate with Test Engineers for continuous improvement.
* Mentor junior engineers, promote a culture of learning, and stay up to date with new technologies, particularly in data-driven domains.
* Contribute to high-level architecture and integrations, leveraging data-driven 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.
* Drive the ambition to build an outstanding engineering team and culture.
* Conduct code reviews, maintain coding standards, and guidelines.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement requirements.
Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested. A minimum of 3 days in office for this role is expected due to the team’s in-office presence.
Our tech stack
Our Teams Have The Autonomy To Choose Appropriate Tooling And Technologies For The Task At Hand. In Our Area This Includes:
* Web and Mobile: Swift (iOS), JavaScript (Web), Java (Android), Kotlin (Android)
* Backend: JavaScript/TypeScript
* Cloud: AWS (S3, EC2, ECS, SQS, etc)
* Deployment: Jenkins, Codebuild, CodePipeline.
* Testing: JUnit, Jest, Cypress, Cucumber, Rest-Assured, Postman, Gatling
* Database: SQL (Postgres), MongoDB, DynamoDB
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 an enthusiastic engineer who is looking for a diverse challenge, is willing to learn, and upholds the BBC's values, all while driving technical excellence. We look to grow and develop our engineers and give them the skills they need to deliver for the BBC and progress in their own careers. If this sounds like your cup of tea, we'd love to hear from you.
About The BBC
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
* Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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