Software Engineer

Entity:
Technology
Job Family Group:
IT&S Group
Job Description:

Role Synopsis

We are looking for a strong and seasoned React Developer who can independently implement complex UI screens and collaborate closely with UX designers to bring intuitive, high-performance web applications to life. This role requires deep expertise in React and modern front-end development practices, with a focus on quality and user experience.

Key Accountabilities

·  Independently design and deliver complex, high‑quality React UI components and screens aligned to agreed functional and non‑functional requirements.

·  Partner closely with UX designers to translate design concepts into intuitive, accessible, and performant user interfaces.

·  Ensure a consistently high standard of front‑end code quality, maintainability, and test coverage through best‑in‑class React and modern JavaScript practices.

·  Drive excellent user experience outcomes by optimising application performance, responsiveness, and usability across supported devices and browsers.

·  Apply modern front‑end development patterns, frameworks, and tooling, keeping solutions aligned with current industry standards.

·  Collaborate effectively with backend engineers, product owners, and other stakeholders to deliver end‑to‑end features and resolve integration issues.

·  Identify and proactively address front‑end technical risks, design inconsistencies, and performance bottlenecks.

·  Contribute to front‑end standards, reusable components, and shared libraries to improve team productivity and solution consistency.

·  Support continuous improvement by reviewing code, sharing expertise, and mentoring other developers where appropriate.

Essential Education:

- Formal qualifications constituting university degrees, examination certificates that confirm a level of educational attainment or licenses.

- Membership of a technical or professional body that has confirmed an individual has reached a level of capability within a technical or professional field (usually but not necessarily obtained through examinations) or Formal certification that they can undertake specialist work or processes e.g. PMI.

- Bachelor / Master degree in computer science or equivalent experience

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

Essential work, business, technical or operational experience which an applicant must possess, otherwise they will be unable to adequately perform the job. Consider what is truly essential as we do not want to screen out candidates who could do the job with non- traditional backgrounds. Therefore, the wording used should be specific and explicit. Information requirements can include:

- A definition of the knowledge, skills, abilities and attributes that the candidate needs to have and/or
- Competencies (action, behaviour or outcome that the candidate should be able to demonstrate)
- Experience

Ability to build intuitive and complex React user interfaces that support sophisticated AI agentic application workflows for exceptional user experience.

- 5+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong focus on React.
- Deep understanding of React.js, hooks, state management and component lifecycle.
- Experience working with design systems and component libraries
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment

Desirable criteria

Desirable criteria are those that may enable the candidate to perform better & qualifications or require a shorter familiarisation period. During the selection process evidence should be sought to gain an understanding of the extent to which candidates who satisfied the minimum criteria demonstrate the desired criteria for the role.  This evidence will then allow differentiation between the candidates and form the basis for selection.

- Experience in Trading systems or ETRMs (Energy Trading & Risk Management).
- Operational experience of running business critical systems.a

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 eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Cloud Platforms, Cloud Platforms, Collaboration, Communication, Configuration management and release, Continuous deployment and release, Creating a high performing team, Database Design, 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 Modeling, Risk Management, Scripting, Secure development, Service operations and resiliency, Software Design and Development, Solution Architecture, Source control and code management {+ 5 more}
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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.