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Package Description

Band: D

Salary range: up to £53,900 - £67,350

**Contract type: continuing

Location: Newcastle (two days per week in our office at Newcastle Broadcasting Centre on Barrack Road)**

Due to the hybrid nature of the teams, we require the successful candidate to be based in the surrounding Newcastle area to work from the office one / two days per week.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

•    An employer pension contribution of up to 10%

•    26 days’ annual leave (based on full time hours) + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell additional days

•    Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships and healthcare schemes

•    Employee assistance and well-being programmes

•    Learning and development tailored to your role this could include industry recognised qualifications, coaching and mentoring

•    An inclusive and diverse environment with opportunities to join staff networks including: Women’s Network, National Disability Networks and many more

Family friendly flexible working arrangements, such as hybrid working, job sharing, flexi-time and compressed hours can be requested.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and especially welcome individuals from underrepresented groups.

Job Introduction

Join the BBC's Data Sourcing team as we revolutionize the way our organization makes decisions! As a Software Engineer with a data focus, 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!

Main Responsibilities & Experience

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.
• Dedicated to growing the Tech Hub, and eager to engage with the North-East tech community.

You will play a key role in driving our ambition to build an outstanding software engineering team, environment, and culture.  We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our tech community to drive this transformation, build a modern digital ecosystem using exciting technologies and do the best work of their careers.

Are you the right candidate?

The team has the autonomy to choose the appropriate tools. Below are key tools/technologies currently use in our team, in which we would expect proficiency in at least one:

• JavaScript (ES5 and ES6/ES2015)
• Node.js and NPM
• Mobile platforms (iOS - Swift, Android - Java)

As long as you have solid principles as software engineer and are able to learn then you will shine in this team. Additionally the following are also in use and you would be given support to learn any that you don’t have experience with:

• Continuous integration/deployment
• Test Driven Development and testing practices
• BDD with Cucumber
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its associated technologies
• Agile development practices
• Code quality practices (incl. code reviews and pair programming)

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.

Benefits

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. So, 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.
• “10% time” for personal and professional development.

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.