Job Description

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

IT&S Group

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior software engineer

About the Role

We’re hiring a Senior software engineer to help build Yalla, our Internal Developer Platform (IDP). Yalla enables teams across our organisation to provision infrastructure, deploy code, and operate services in a secure and standardised way — all via self-service.

This is a hands-on engineering role working across the full stack: you'll be building on top of the core platform (using Kubernetes, ArgoCD, and Crossplane), as well as any supporting tooling such as the developer portal, backend services, and observability that bring Yalla to life for product teams.

You'll work closely with internal users to understand developer needs, simplify workflows, and turn complex platform capabilities into intuitive developer experiences (DevEx).

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and operate features across the full Yalla stack — including:
• Platform infrastructure (Kubernetes, GitOps, provisioning workflows)
• Backend APIs and services (e.g., service catalog, deployment orchestration)
• Frontend portal (React-based developer UI)
• Tooling (Observability, Artifact Storage, Azure DevOps)
• Build reusable templates and automation for provisioning environments, services, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate with tools like ArgoCD, Crossplane, and language-native build systems (Go, .NET, Java, Node.js, Python).
• Contribute to platform contracts and APIs used by product teams.
• Collaborate with engineers across the company to define platform standards and improve developer experience.
• Improve reliability, observability, and security across all layers of the platform.
• Mentor and coach engineers, providing guidance on coding practices, design reviews, and operational standards.
• Design with observability in mind, ensuring platform systems are reliable, and transparent.
• Own the full lifecycle of feature development from proposal & planning to implementation & deployment.

What We’re Looking For

Must-Have:

• Proven experience building and deploying full-stack applications (ideally React + Go/ .NET/ Java/ Node.js/ Python).
• Fluent in multiple high-level languages, adaptable to new ones as needed.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native architecture (AWS/Azure).
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes internals (scheduling, networking, controllers, orchestration).
• Familiarity with GitOps workflows and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, Crossplane, Helm).
• Experience with CI/CD tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• Ability to work across front-end and back-end boundaries, turning platform concepts into intuitive UX.
• Comfortable navigating a mixed-language environment.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience building internal platforms, IDPs, or self-service developer tooling.
• Experience of working in a monorepo.
• Knowledge of service communication patterns (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, messaging).
• Experience in secure, regulated environments (e.g., SoX, audit requirements).
• Exposure to policy-as-code tools (e.g., OPA, Kyverno, Cedar).
• Familiarity with design systems or component libraries used for internal portals.

About bp

bp is a global energy business with a purpose to reimagine energy for people and our planet. We aim to be a very different kind of energy company by 2030, helping the world reach net zero and improving people’s lives. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Join bp and become part of the team building our future!

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.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

C#.NET, DevOps

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.

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