Software engineer

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

Software Engineer with strong experience in cloud native and serverless architectures. The role involves building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using AWS, Node.js, and Python, while collaborating closely with multi-functional teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain serverless and containerized backend services on AWS 
• Build and manage AWS Lambda, Fargate/ECS, and related cloud components 
• Develop RESTful and event driven APIs using Node.js and Python 
• Design scalable, fault tolerant, secure architectures 
• Collaborate with Product, Frontend, and DevOps teams 
• Write clean, maintainable, and well tested code 
• Participate in system design, architecture, and code reviews 
• Optimize performance, reliability, and cost on AWS 
• Implement security best practices, monitoring, and logging 
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation 

Required Technical Skills 

Cloud & Backend 

• AWS services: Lambda, Fargate/ECS, API Gateway, IAM, CloudWatch, S3, DynamoDB/RDS 
• Strong hands-on experience with serverless architectures 

Programming 

• Proficiency in Node.js and Python 
• Experience building backend services, APIs, and microservices 

DevOps & Tooling 

• Version control using Git 
• CI/CDbased development (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.) 
• Infrastructure as Code exposure (CloudFormation, Terraform) – plus 

Architecture & Design 

• Strong understanding of design patterns 
• Knowledge of system design and distributed systems 
• Experience designing scalable, highavailability applications 

Good to Have 

• Docker and container orchestration basics 
• Eventdriven systems (SNS, SQS, EventBridge) 
• Monitoring, logging, and observability tools 
• Cloud security best practices 
• Agile/Scrum experience 
• Basic frontend or API consumer knowledge 

Soft Skills 

• Strong problem solving and analytical approach 
• Clear communication and collaboration skills 
• Ownership and attention to detail 
• Ability to work independently and in teams 
• Willingness to learn and adapt 

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.

Additional Information

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.

What you can expect from us!

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion:

At bp, you could be part of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which belief in the power of inclusion, deeper connections, and shared experiences. They provide a place for employees to learn and share knowledge, to connect, and to improve. The BRGs focus on and encourage talent engagement, development, and retention while creating a broadened

sense of community and inclusion for bp employees. The groups cultivate leadership growth by involving employees in developmental opportunities they would not otherwise have access to. Formal and informal mentoring also helps employees develop their professional goals and connect with colleagues. The BRGs’ dedication to growth at all levels helps employees feel more engaged and energized. The BRGs break down barriers, so we can all do better together. Examples of BRGs include (but are not limited to):

bpWIN (bp Women’s International Network) Pride Working parents PEN (Positively Ethnic Network) bpInclusia (bp’s Asian community) bpEnergía (bp’s Latin community)

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be 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 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.