Principal Software Engineer (hybrid/onsite in Newcastle)
- BBC
- City, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Feb 01, 2024
Full time
I.T. & Communications
Job Description
Package Description
Band: D
Contract type: continuing
Location: Newcastle (one / two days per week in our office at Newcastle Broadcasting Centre on Barrack Road)
We collaborate in the office at least once or twice a week and do not offer 100% remote working. Please only apply for this role if you are able to commit to this location and arrangement.
Job Introduction
Step into the world of the BBC, one of the UK's most iconic and beloved brands, where every working day is as unique as it is rewarding. Every tick of the clock, our content reaches millions of people globally, which is made possible by our top-notch Software Engineering team. They've been instrumental in pioneering innovative products and unique features that have firmly positioned us at the forefront of our industry. We don't merely adapt to an ever-changing world - we set the pace.
Data Insights is the BBC's internal suite of data tools which empowers our colleagues to make decisions across Radio, TV, News, and Sports, armed with data from our audiences. Our mission is to keep the BBC relevant and valued by our audiences, which means managing a formidable amount of data ingestion and visualisation to meet the diverse needs of our stakeholders. We never stop looking ahead, seeking new ways to inform our stakeholders. We recognise the power of data and the massive contribution this brings to taking important decisions about the future of the BBC.
The BBC is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you will be empowered to fulfil your potential. You'll be doing this from our brand-new tech hub in Newcastle, which has been launched this year, as part of our commitment to investing across the UK.
We offer a warm welcome with full support settling in and foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. We're deeply proud of our values, which are intrinsic to the way we behave every day. We take them seriously because we want our culture to thrive. We want people to really enjoy working with us and get a buzz from knowing that what they are doing is making a difference and enhancing people's lives.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer, who will represent and support our multi-disciplinary engineering teams within the BBC's Data Insights arena. We value solid technical knowledge; hands-on experience is a bonus but not a deal-breaker.
Our dream candidate is:
We are looking for a principal to join our community of engineers to drive this transformation, build a modern digital ecosystem using exciting technologies and do the best work of their careers.
Experience in data, ingestion, modelling, complex data sets and data analytics.
Dedicated to building and nurturing diverse engineering teams and culture.
Responsible for setting our technical direction, and providing insight, learning and leadership to colleagues from junior and apprentice levels upwards.
Review and give constructive feedback on code.
Work with other technical leaders in the broader organisation to define, document and distribute best practices and standards.
Capable of working with and influencing a diverse array of stakeholders.
Pro-actively work to remove any technical blockers for teams, enabling them to work effectively and efficiently.
Contribute to defining high-level architecture and integrations with partners.
A proven track record mentoring/ coaching engineers of all levels.
Dedicated to growing the Tech Hub, and eager to engage with the North-East tech community.
This role will require someone who will participate in and iterate the team's software development practices. Providing support in communicating strategy and product fit and effectiveness to stakeholders at all levels. Understanding business challenges, setting the team up for success, as well as defining requirements and technical roadmap.
Our tech stack
The teams have the autonomy to choose the appropriate tools. Below are some of the tools/ technologies we currently use in our teams:
Frontend: ReactJS, NextJS
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, SQL
Backend: ExpressJS, Node, Redis, Elasticsearch
Cloud: AWS (S3, EC2, SQS, Lambda etc)
Deployment: Jenkins, Codebuild, CodePipeline.
Data Visualisation: Grafana
Testing: Jest, Cypress, Cucumber, Rest-Assured, Postman, Gatling
Database: SQL (Postgres/ MySQL), MongoDB, Timestream, DynamoDB
Stream-Processing: Apache Kafka, Apache Flink
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 a leader who champions inclusivity, nurtures talent, and upholds the BBC's values, all while driving technical excellence. If this sounds like your cup of tea, we'd love to hear from you.
Beneifts
Join us and experience the perks of not just having a job but growing in a career. We promise a dynamic, inclusive work environment full of opportunities and a benefits package that supports your well-being and lifestyle.
Your growth is our priority. Hence, we provide tailored learning and development programs designed around your role, encompassing industry recognized qualifications, coaching, and mentorship. You can spend 10% of your time on personal development.
Our benefits package is comprehensive and catered to support your personal and professional life:
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
Generous annual leave of 26 days (inclusive of a corporation day, based on your work pattern) + bank holidays, along with the chance to purchase an additional 5 days.
Lifestyle benefits offering discounts at a wide array of retailers, cycle-to-work scheme, gym memberships, and healthcare schemes at a lower cost.
Flexible working arrangements supporting family needs - be it hybrid working, job sharing, flexitime, or compressed hours.
Employee assistance and wellness programs to ensure your overall well-being.
At the BBC, everyone's voice matters. We are home to diverse staff networks like Women's Network, National Disability Networks, and several others, nurturing an environment where everyone feels included.
We actively encourage applications from all walks of life and particularly welcome candidates from underrepresented groups. This full-time role also supports flexible working patterns and job shares.
Need reasonable adjustments during the application process? Don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.
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.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
Band: D
Contract type: continuing
Location: Newcastle (one / two days per week in our office at Newcastle Broadcasting Centre on Barrack Road)
We collaborate in the office at least once or twice a week and do not offer 100% remote working. Please only apply for this role if you are able to commit to this location and arrangement.
Job Introduction
Step into the world of the BBC, one of the UK's most iconic and beloved brands, where every working day is as unique as it is rewarding. Every tick of the clock, our content reaches millions of people globally, which is made possible by our top-notch Software Engineering team. They've been instrumental in pioneering innovative products and unique features that have firmly positioned us at the forefront of our industry. We don't merely adapt to an ever-changing world - we set the pace.
Data Insights is the BBC's internal suite of data tools which empowers our colleagues to make decisions across Radio, TV, News, and Sports, armed with data from our audiences. Our mission is to keep the BBC relevant and valued by our audiences, which means managing a formidable amount of data ingestion and visualisation to meet the diverse needs of our stakeholders. We never stop looking ahead, seeking new ways to inform our stakeholders. We recognise the power of data and the massive contribution this brings to taking important decisions about the future of the BBC.
The BBC is a place where you will be able to make a real difference. You will be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you will be empowered to fulfil your potential. You'll be doing this from our brand-new tech hub in Newcastle, which has been launched this year, as part of our commitment to investing across the UK.
We offer a warm welcome with full support settling in and foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed. We're deeply proud of our values, which are intrinsic to the way we behave every day. We take them seriously because we want our culture to thrive. We want people to really enjoy working with us and get a buzz from knowing that what they are doing is making a difference and enhancing people's lives.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
We're looking for a Principal Software Engineer, who will represent and support our multi-disciplinary engineering teams within the BBC's Data Insights arena. We value solid technical knowledge; hands-on experience is a bonus but not a deal-breaker.
Our dream candidate is:
We are looking for a principal to join our community of engineers to drive this transformation, build a modern digital ecosystem using exciting technologies and do the best work of their careers.
Experience in data, ingestion, modelling, complex data sets and data analytics.
Dedicated to building and nurturing diverse engineering teams and culture.
Responsible for setting our technical direction, and providing insight, learning and leadership to colleagues from junior and apprentice levels upwards.
Review and give constructive feedback on code.
Work with other technical leaders in the broader organisation to define, document and distribute best practices and standards.
Capable of working with and influencing a diverse array of stakeholders.
Pro-actively work to remove any technical blockers for teams, enabling them to work effectively and efficiently.
Contribute to defining high-level architecture and integrations with partners.
A proven track record mentoring/ coaching engineers of all levels.
Dedicated to growing the Tech Hub, and eager to engage with the North-East tech community.
This role will require someone who will participate in and iterate the team's software development practices. Providing support in communicating strategy and product fit and effectiveness to stakeholders at all levels. Understanding business challenges, setting the team up for success, as well as defining requirements and technical roadmap.
Our tech stack
The teams have the autonomy to choose the appropriate tools. Below are some of the tools/ technologies we currently use in our teams:
Frontend: ReactJS, NextJS
Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python, SQL
Backend: ExpressJS, Node, Redis, Elasticsearch
Cloud: AWS (S3, EC2, SQS, Lambda etc)
Deployment: Jenkins, Codebuild, CodePipeline.
Data Visualisation: Grafana
Testing: Jest, Cypress, Cucumber, Rest-Assured, Postman, Gatling
Database: SQL (Postgres/ MySQL), MongoDB, Timestream, DynamoDB
Stream-Processing: Apache Kafka, Apache Flink
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 a leader who champions inclusivity, nurtures talent, and upholds the BBC's values, all while driving technical excellence. If this sounds like your cup of tea, we'd love to hear from you.
Beneifts
Join us and experience the perks of not just having a job but growing in a career. We promise a dynamic, inclusive work environment full of opportunities and a benefits package that supports your well-being and lifestyle.
Your growth is our priority. Hence, we provide tailored learning and development programs designed around your role, encompassing industry recognized qualifications, coaching, and mentorship. You can spend 10% of your time on personal development.
Our benefits package is comprehensive and catered to support your personal and professional life:
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
Generous annual leave of 26 days (inclusive of a corporation day, based on your work pattern) + bank holidays, along with the chance to purchase an additional 5 days.
Lifestyle benefits offering discounts at a wide array of retailers, cycle-to-work scheme, gym memberships, and healthcare schemes at a lower cost.
Flexible working arrangements supporting family needs - be it hybrid working, job sharing, flexitime, or compressed hours.
Employee assistance and wellness programs to ensure your overall well-being.
At the BBC, everyone's voice matters. We are home to diverse staff networks like Women's Network, National Disability Networks, and several others, nurturing an environment where everyone feels included.
We actively encourage applications from all walks of life and particularly welcome candidates from underrepresented groups. This full-time role also supports flexible working patterns and job shares.
Need reasonable adjustments during the application process? Don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.
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.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.
About BBC