Overview
Software Engineer – DevOps – Gemini Evolution Team (Ipswich (4405), Ipswich, United Kingdom)
Recruiter: Molly Lees
Hiring Manager: Benjamin Peskett
Career Grade: E
Internal Closing Date: 2nd September 2025
Locations: Ipswich and Birmingham Hybrid 3 days in office 2 remote
Why this Job Matters?
Gemini Evolution is the team behind BT’s Network Test Facility at Adastral Park – a critical environment for validating hardware and software before they go live in BT’s networks. As part of BT’s Converged Core Unit, we collaborate closely with platform and vendor teams to uphold model integrity and deliver intelligent, automated testing solutions.
Within Gemini Evolution, you’ll be part of our dynamic Software Squad – a DevOps-driven team driving pioneering innovation through automation and delivering cutting-edge services that power our Network Test Environment.
Job Responsibilities
Help shape and advance our in-house test automation platform, creating robust tools across network, security, storage, and compute domains – all within a collaborative, DevOps-driven environment.
Lead the charge in automation and orchestration across our lab environment, streamlining operations and boosting efficiency.
Support the implementation of enhanced network monitoring aligned with strategic goals.
Document solutions clearly and deliver effective knowledge transfer to ensure smooth adoption and long-term success.
Keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout implementation lifecycles ensuring transparency and alignment
Champion continuous improvement by promoting best practices across software and network domains.
Mentor colleagues and apprentices, fostering technical growth and building future software capability within the team.
Skills
Strong troubleshooting and requirements management skills
A growth mindset and commitment to continuous learning
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Experience working both independently and collaboratively
Ability to coach and mentor others
Proven track record of delivering to customer requirements
Programming & Scripting: Python, Rust, C++, JavaScript, Bash
Cloud Platforms and Technologies: OpenStack, VMWare, Digital Ocean
Automation & Infrastructure: Infrastructure design, orchestration tools
Security: Firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection
Databases: NoSQL, SQL
Monitoring & Observability Tools
Benefits
Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
Life Assurance
Direct share scheme
Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service with buy holiday option
Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’
About us
BT Group was the world’s first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UK’s most recognised and cherished brands – BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business.
Over the next two years, we will complete the UK’s largest and most successful digital infrastructure project – connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. Together with our heavy investment in 5G, we play a central role in revolutionising how people connect with each other.
While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. This includes radical simplification of systems, structures, and processes on a huge scale. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UK’s best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this country’s biggest infrastructure companies.
Change on the scale we will all experience in the coming years is unprecedented. BT Group is committed to being the driving force behind improving connectivity for millions and there has never been a more exciting time to join a company and leadership team with the skills, experience, creativity, and passion to take this company into a new era.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
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