Senior Software Engineer - C&P

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

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 Digital Payments,   you’ll   be fully connected into the world of bp processing a large volume of transactions across fuels, Pulse and Convenience.   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.  

Join our Global Payments Technology Team and advance your career as a Senior Software Engineer (Backend developer)  

In this role You will:  

Design and develop scalable backend services, REST APIs, and Lambda functions supporting payment processing and transaction management   systems  

Troubleshoot complex production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive resolution of system defects to   maintain   platform stability.  

Identify   and address performance bottlenecks, improve system resiliency, and reduce the frequency and impact of operational incidents.  

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including   Product , vendors, and POS providers to resolve integration issues and improve end-to-end transaction flows.  

Contribute to feature development, enhancements, and modernisation of payment processing systems.  

Actively   identify   and address technical debt to ensure long-term maintainability and architectural integrity.  

Drive standard methodologies across coding, testing, code review, and deployment.  

This is a unique role well positioned to create substantial value for the business and requires a result driven, enthusiastic individual with the right mix of analytical, software development and communication skills.  

What You will need to be successful:  

Bachelor / master’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience  

Strong backend development experience using Java (Java 17+, Spring Boot, REST APIs, Maven)   and Python.  

Hands-on AWS experience across ECS Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, SSM Parameter Store, and Secrets   Manager  

Familiarity with DevOps practices — CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps), AWS CDK, Docker, and monitoring tooling  

Experience designing and   operating   distributed systems and microservices in production environments  

Strong Software Engineering Design capabilities and understanding of Computational Complexity.  

Proven track record to debug and resolve complex, time-sensitive issues in production systems  

Strive for excellence and continuous improvement in software architecture, Agile methods and build systems, as well as the underlying optimization algorithms.  

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.  

Desirable Criteria: 

Experience in digital payments, POS integrations, or fuel/retail payment systems   Operational experience of running business critical systems.  

Exposure to Python for scripting, automation, or backend services  

Familiarity with observability and monitoring platforms (Grafana, CloudWatch, Application Insights)  

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: AWS Lambda, Payment Services, Python 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.