Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

As part of our digital transformation journey, we are looking for highly skilled professionals to join our team in developing innovative software solutions. This role will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and deploying cloud-based applications using cutting-edge technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and DevOps. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills, experience working with agile methodologies, and a passion for collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products.

You will work with
You work as a member of a high-energy, top-performing team of engineers, working alongside technology leaders to shape the vision and drive the execution of ground-breaking compute and data platforms that make a real impact.

Let me tell you about the role
As a Backend Software Engineer, you’ll help design, build, and operate the core services and infrastructure that power our technology platforms. You’ll work with a team of engineers to ensure our systems are scalable, reliable, and secure—while continuously improving performance, automating manual processes, and supporting other teams with technical expertise.

What you will deliver

• Contribute to the design and development of backend services, APIs (RESTful and GraphQL), and platforms that are reliable, scalable, and secure.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with guidance from senior engineers.
• Support the integration of backend systems with frontend and external APIs for seamless data exchange.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous delivery processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement product features and address technical challenges.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant technologies and best practices.
• What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)
• Technical skills we need from you
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of backend development experience using Java, C#, or Python.
• Familiar with backend frameworks (.NET / Java) and standard software engineering practices—version control, testing, CI/CD, and debugging.
• Experience working with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals like data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and deploying backend services.
• Basic experience working with databases (SQL and NoSQL), including writing queries and understanding schema design.
• Willingness to learn infrastructure, monitoring, and deployment tools as needed.
• Skills that set you apart
• Curious and driven to learn new technologies and improve your craft.
• Collaborative mindset—comfortable asking questions and sharing ideas.
• Solid problem-solving skills with a bias toward action.
• Strong written and verbal communication to work effectively in a team environment.

About bp
Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

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, Analytics, API and platform design, Business Analysis, Cloud Platforms, Coaching, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Data Structures and Algorithms (Inactive), Digital Project Management, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Facilitation, Information Security, iOS and Android development, Mentoring, Metrics definition and instrumentation, NoSql data modelling, Relational Data Modelling, Risk Management, Scripting, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development, Source control and code management {+ 4 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.