Software Engineer – DevOps (Gemini Evolution Team)
Hiring Manager - Benjamin Peskett
Closing Date: 2nd September 2025
Location: Ipswich – Adastral Park (Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)
Team: Gemini Evolution, Converged Core
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Team
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.
What You’ll Be Doing
• 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.Technologies & Tools
You don’t need to tick every box, but experience in any of the following will be valuable:
• 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
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for someone who brings:
• 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
Why Join Us?
• Work on nationally critical infrastructure projects
• Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team
• Opportunities for career growth and technical development
• Hybrid working model with access to cutting-edge lab facilities
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.
DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?
Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
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’