Software engineer

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

Job Summary

BP International Limited is seeking a skilled and motivated Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and data-driven solutions.

The ideal candidate will have strong programming fundamentals with experience in any modern programming language, preferably Node.js/JavaScript, along with a good understanding of SQL and PL/SQL. Exposure to both software development and data engineering is highly desirable. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable backend applications and services.
• Develop backend solutions using a modern programming language, with Node.js/JavaScript preferred.
• Work with relational databases and write efficient SQL and PL/SQL queries, procedures, and data-processing logic.
• Apply relational data modelling principles when designing and implementing database solutions.
• Contribute to data engineering activities, including data integration, transformation, processing, and troubleshooting.
• Participate across the complete software development lifecycle, from requirements and solution design through development, deployment, and production support.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, developers, data engineers, and operations teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Develop scripts and automation to improve development and operational efficiency.
• Participate in system design and solution architecture discussions.
• Follow software engineering, coding, testing, and information security best practices.
• Support production services, investigate technical issues, and contribute to overall system reliability and resilience.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing skills within an agile team.
  

Job Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in backend software development.
• Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals in at least one programming language.
• Good understanding of SQL, relational databases, and relational data modelling.
• Experience developing, debugging, and supporting backend applications and services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle and agile development practices.
• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience with Node.js / JavaScript/ SQL .
• Working knowledge of SQL or PL/SQL, including procedures and database programming.
• Exposure to data engineering, data integration, ETL/ELT, or data-processing solutions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, release management, and deployment automation.
• Experience developing scripts for automation and operational activities.
• Understanding of system design, APIs, integration patterns, and solution architecture.
• Familiarity with information security principles and secure software development practices.
• Experience supporting production applications with a focus on availability, resilience, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Key Skills

Backend Development | Node.js | JavaScript/TypeScript | SQL | PL/SQL | Relational Databases | Data Engineering | APIs & Integration | Git | CI/CD | Agile | Problem Solving | Communication | Collaboration | Quick Learner

Why join 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! At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious 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.

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.

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 crafting 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 can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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.

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are important, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

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 believe 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)PrideWorking parentsPEN (Positively Ethnic Network)bpInclusia (bp’s Asian community)bpEnergía (bp’s Latin community)

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

AWS Batch, AWS DynamoDB, AWS Lambda, Embedded SQL, JavaScript, Node.js, Node.js Development

.

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.