Job Description

Skills Required

\xef\x81\xb1 Bachelor\'s degree in computer science or equivalent.
\xef\x81\xb1 3-7 years of demonstrated experience in Apache Kafka/Confluent Kafka platform and application integration technologies in an enterprise environment
\xef\x81\xb1 Mandatory hands-on experience in the Streaming platform, Kafka, Kafka streams, KSQL, Schema registry
\xef\x81\xb1 Confluent Kafka admin and developer certification is preferred
\xef\x81\xb1 Preferred experience with Grafana, Prometheus, Dynatrace
\xef\x81\xb1 Preferred hands-on experience with strong Java/J2EE, and Spring
\xef\x81\xb1 Good to have experience on container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Docker
\xef\x81\xb1 Good experience with Kafka Connect, Producer, and Consumer microservices.
\xef\x81\xb1 Knowledgeable and development/testing experience in open-source languages like Java (preferably) , Python, JSON parsing, and REST.
\xef\x81\xb1 Experience in on-premise/cloud or hybrid deployments
\xef\x81\xb1 Experience with Java microservices using Spring Boot
\xef\x81\xb1 Experience with Container Orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS)
\xef\x81\xb1 Knowledge of Enterprise Integration Pattern frameworks (Apache Camel)
\xef\x81\xb1 History of working in a Kanban, DevOps, or Agile/Scrum development methodology environment
\xef\x81\xb1 Experience designing and implementing distributed systems.
\xef\x81\xb1 Well-versed in TDD, BDD methodologies, and the enabling tools and technologies.
\xef\x81\xb1 Solid understanding and application knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
\xef\x81\xb1 Must possess problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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Why this job matters

The Software Engineering Professional supports the execution of the software engineering strategy and roadmap that supports BT\'s commercial strategy through cross functional project and technical delivery and the participation of a team that pursues innovation as well as engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

\xef\x81\xb1 The position is focused on analysis, design, development, and testing leading-edge solutions utilizing Kafka to include:

• Kafka API lifecycle development and management
• Extensive knowledge of Kafka components including troubleshooting
• In-depth understanding of Kafka performance testing (by Kafka component) and best practices, with the ability to properly tune complex and high-traffic applications/systems
• Maintain and enhance Kafka architecture, Confluent Kafka design principles, and CI/CD deployment procedures

\xef\x81\xb1 Automate deployments and maintenance activities in the Kafka clusters
\xef\x81\xb1 Design, develop, and manage Kafka-based data pipelines
\xef\x81\xb1 Work with other big data technologies such as Hadoop
\xef\x81\xb1 Monitor and optimize Kafka clusters
\xef\x81\xb1 Troubleshoot Kafka-related issues
\xef\x81\xb1 Design and develop APIs to support digital experiences using open-source and cloud technology
\xef\x81\xb1 Validating new technologies and performing POV,POC\'s in new technologies to de-risk and evaluate new opportunities
\xef\x81\xb1 Work as part of an agile team to turn complex business needs into elegant solutions.
\xef\x81\xb1 Identify automation opportunities where possible to minimize human interventions, and increase implementation speeds.
\xef\x81\xb1 Do performance tuning and improvements in large-scale distributed systems.
\xef\x81\xb1 Conduct design reviews to ensure solutions fit our architecture, security, scalability, and maintainability
guidelines.
\xef\x81\xb1 Ownership and full accountability for the complex and business-critical system, including approving any
change to the test and production estate.
\xef\x81\xb1 Delivery of software to production to cost agreed on the timeframe and with desired quality for an application
across multiple lines of business.
\xef\x81\xb1 Establish and maintain exceptional communications with The Customer(s) and major Stakeholder(s) at
all times.
\xef\x81\xb1 Contribute to our engineering community and standards

Our leadership standards

Looking in:
Leading inclusively
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. As Philip Jansen, our CEO, says \'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.

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