Entity:
Technology
Job Family Group:
IT&S Group
Job Description:
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Enterprise Technology Engineer to join the Pricing team in Technology to support Supply, Trading and Shipping. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on expertise across a range of technologies including Java, AngularJS, Postgres, OpenShift (AWS), Dataiku Platform, Python, Splunk, Grafana, and Spring Boot. Experience working within the Scrum framework is highly desirable, as you will be collaborating in an agile environment to deliver iterative improvements and enhancements in line with business priorities. In this role, you will ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our platforms, whilst delivering enhancements and operational support for business-critical systems.
Core Responsibilities
- Operational Support: Provide advanced solving and resolution for operational issues related to digital products that support the valuation and risk commodity team (vendor products and customized application stacks), ensuring minimal downtime and swift incident recovery. Support the Technical Lead on deployment, and maintenance of applications and services in a cloud-native environment, primarily bringing to bear OpenShift on AWS.
- Development and Enhancement: Deliver enhancements and new features using Java, AngularJS for front-end development, and Python for automation and scripting.
- Database Engineering: Lead and optimise Postgres databases, including data modelling, tuning, and ensuring data integrity for high-availability applications.
- Data Platform Integration: Support integration and operation of the Dataiku platform, enabling robust data pipelines and analytics workflows.
- Monitoring and Observability: Implement and maintain monitoring solutions with Splunk and Grafana to ensure application and infrastructure health, proactively identifying issues and performance bottlenecks.
- CI/CD and Automation: Build, optimise, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for rapid and reliable deployment of code and infrastructure changes.
- Security and Compliance: Embed security best practices, ensuring all solutions meet compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and operations, to tackle technical challenges and align IT initiatives with business goals. Actively participate in Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to develop clarity, team alignment, and continuous delivery.
- Code Review and Unit Testing: Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of quality and reliability. Design, implement, and maintain unit tests to ensure robust and error-free software delivery.
Technical Accountabilities
- Java & Spring Boot: Develop and enhance back-end services and microservices using Java, with a strong focus on Spring Boot frameworks.
- Angular: Build and maintain responsive and intuitive front-end interfaces for custom applications.
- Postgres: Design, operate, and optimise relational databases, ensuring robust data access and management.
- OpenShift (AWS): Deploy, scale, and manage containerised applications on OpenShift within AWS infrastructure, leveraging best practices for cloud-native operations.
- Dataiku Platform: Support data engineering and analytics workflows, integrating Dataiku into enterprise architecture.
- Python: Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline operational processes and enhance system reliability.
- Splunk & Grafana: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for observability and operational insight.
- Code Quality and Unit Testing: Apply best practices for code quality by actively participating in peer code reviews and maintaining comprehensive unit test coverage across all developed solutions.
- Agile & Scrum: Leverage proven experience working within the Scrum framework, adapting to iterative development cycles, collaborating closely with product owners, and delivering high-value increments aligned with sprint objectives.
Professional Skills and Behaviours
- Communication: Engage effectively with technical and non-technical collaborators to gather requirements, eloquent solutions, and resolve issues.
- Problem Solving: Analyse sophisticated technical problems, identify root causes, and implement robust solutions.
- Mentoring: Support and mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Adaptability: Embrace new technologies and ways of working, thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Continuous Learning: Demonstrate a passion for ongoing professional development and staying abreast of industry trends.
- Agile Collaboration: Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude, thriving in Scrum teams and actively contributing to sprint goals, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
- Promote a culture of innovation and service excellence, embedding ITIL and DevOps standard methodologies across the team.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives, driving operational maturity and technology adoption.
- Advance continuous improvement by accepting agile retrospectives and Scrum principles, ensuring the team regularly reflects and adapts to optimise processes and outcomes.
What we offer:
It’s crucial to us that the differences we see in the world around us are reflected in our workplace. Who you are is what counts, not where you’re from or how you live your life. At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include:
- Generous salary package including an annual bonus program and individual performance-based incentives.
- Additional EPF contributions totaling 15%.
- Excellent work-life balance & flexible working arrangements!
- Collaborative environment that celebrates achievements, diversity, and culture
- Ongoing career development and progression opportunities in a global organization
- 16 weeks paid parental leave (4 weeks partner leave)
Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Agility core practices, Agility core practices, API and platform design, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Emerging technology monitoring, Facilitation, Information Security, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Problem Solving, Relational Data Modelling, Risk Management, Scripting, Secure development, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development, Solution Architecture {+ 6 more}
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
