Job Description Software Engineering Specialist Req ID: 58825 Posting Start Date: 18/05/2026 Job Function: Security Division: UK Business Job Location: GBR London - Euston TE Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits
Recruiter: Krystle James
Career Grade: D Internal Closing Date: 09/06/26
Due to the sensitive nature of this role, you may be required to undergo DV (Developed Vetting) level Security Clearance ( ). An allowance of £5k per annum may be payable monthly while you hold this DV and continue to work in a role that requires that level of security clearance. The terms of this allowance will be made available if you are successful in being recruited into this role.
Security isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber-attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact. We connect for good.
You'll be joining a specialist security team that is a trusted partner to governments worldwide, protecting critical national infrastructure and committed to the safety and security of our nation and global communities. Our mission focused work is innovative, inspiring and technologically challenging in a way that makes every day different and stimulating. We provide the opportunity to work on rare projects, with exciting tools and brilliant people. Everyone has access to unparalleled professional and personal development opportunities and your contribution is always valued.
About the roleWe intend to expand our team extensively, so we would love to connect with people who have strong IT and engineering skills, and a genuine passion for building, designing, and securing modern technology platforms.
We operate in a software defined, automation first environment, where everything from infrastructure to security controls is defined programmatically. Our teams work by iterating fast, deploying at pace, and continuously improving through modern engineering practices, moving away from using manual processes or siloed handovers.
We're particularly interested in individuals who thrive in CI/CD driven environments, are comfortable working with Infrastructure-as-Code, and who see automation as the default, not an optimisation. This is a space where engineers have the freedom and responsibility to build, test, secure, and deploy services in an end to end, highly automated way, with quality and security embedded into products and services from Day One.
This job role can be based in London, Cheltenham, Ipswich or Manchester. Due to security requirements, this role requires you to be located on site during your working hours.
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DV Security Clearance is required. Must have lived in UK for 10+ years to obtain clearance.
What you'll be doingTailored benefits make a real difference. That's why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.
You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:
You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you're ready.