Lead Software Engineer

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. 

It’s an exciting time to join bp. Meeting the energy challenge requires many different approaches and solutions. And as part of Finance Business & Technology (FBT), you’ll be fully connected into the world of bp. You’ll play an increasingly important part within a network of like-minded colleagues partnering on strategic projects that stretch across the globe. And it starts with you. There’s a world of opportunities to build new skills, challenge yourself and grow a long-term career at bp. And no matter where you work, your role will have meaning, purpose and impact. So if you want to be part of a caring, supportive environment where you can realize your full potential, we’re with you.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our world-class team?

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Lead Software Engineer

Technology is at the centre of BP’s Group Strategy. We use our data and technology expertise, to improve efficiency, increase effectiveness and harness the transformational potential of digital technologies and new business models.

In this role You will:

• Design sophisticated backend components, services, platforms, and Restful APIs for flawless communication with the front end
• Design front-end components and seamless integration with the back-end systems, facilitating smooth data exchange
• Continuously review the services and components and seek opportunities for improvements
• Influence and deliver the product roadmap to deliver tangible business value
• Mentor colleagues and help the team grow
• Own the team’s culture and working practices, instilling a care for high quality code and tests and for implementing methods
• Carry out hands on development in Java
• Focus on writing code, while pursuing smart ways of working for design, building and testing
• Encourage high-quality documentation, traceability and swapping ideas
• Work with key business users, partners and the Tech Product Manager on the evolution of the current technology platform and the long-term strategy and roadmap

What You will need to be successful:

• At least 6 years’ experience in IT industry with experience in designing, planning, implementing, maintaining, and documenting solutions
• Experience working with small teams of bright people
• Proficiency in Software Engineering development techniques and tried-and-true methods like TDD, BDD
• Strong Software Engineering Design capabilities and understanding of Computational Complexity
• Strive for excellence and continuous improvement in software architecture, software delivery and best practices
• Hands on experience in Java
• Advanced knowledge of Java and associated ecosystem (Java 17+, GIT, Maven, Jenkins, Desktop Java – eg. JavaFX/Swing, SpringBoot/RESTful Webservices).
• Ability to work closely with the business, draw out their requirements and create a mathematical model
• Strong communication skills with ability to present ideas well graphically as well as verbally
• Strong mathematical and numeracy skills

At bp, we provide the following environment & benefits to you:

• Different bonus opportunities based on performance, wide range of cafeteria elements
• Life & health insurance, medical care package
• Flexible working schedule: home office up to 3 days / week, based on team agreement
• Opportunity to build up long term career path and develop your skills with wide range of learning options
• Family friendly workplace e.g.: Extended parental leave, Mother-baby room
• Employees’ wellbeing programs e.g.: Employee Assistance Program, Company Recognition Program
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Chill-out and collaboration spaces in our beautiful Budapest Agora and Szeged offices e.g.: Play Zones, Office massage, Sport and music equipment
• Assets like phone for private usage and company laptop are provided from the first day of employment with other equipment if requested

bp Hungary won the Most Attractive Employer 2024 Award (SSC / BSC sector) fourth time in a row at PwC’s annual employer research. Come and join us!