Job Description:

bp is an integrated energy company whose purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. But we can't do it alone. We're a diverse team of engineers, scientists, traders, and business professionals determined to find answers to problems that must be solved. We believe that our teams are strengthened by diversity. We invite applications from all suitable candidates regardless of your gender, race, sexual orientation, or neurodiversity.

Purpose of the role

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer, you will be a technical guide, mentor, and coach, providing guidance and support to the team, while encouraging a positive and productive work environment. You will also be responsible for setting project and squad goals, prioritizing and completing initiatives, and delivering results in a product-led, empowered environment and your leadership skills, ability to balance multiple partners, and experience in software development and platform engineering will be important to your success in this role.

Key Accountabilities

• Build, develop, and maintain sophisticated software components, services, and platforms, including frameworks for continuous improvement
• Deliver customer value iteratively while building scalable systems aligned with long-term roadmap goals. Lead and own projects end-to-end, acting as a technical lead and mentor to other engineers
• Communicate progress and changes clearly to customers, ensuring alignment and visibility. Collaborate with internal and external teams to launch new platforms and resolve platform-related issues
• Participate in system changes, patching, and maintenance, chipping in to standard process development. Support audit preparation and participation, ensuring accurate documentation for security, licensing, and regulatory compliance
• Implement controls and procedures to address compliance gaps and mitigate risks

Essential Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• Proficient in C# and Python (preferred), with experience in developing scalable, cross-platform solutions and automation scripting. Well-versed in systems design and integration, including solving large-scale distributed production systems.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or Azure) and core services such as identity platforms, networking, storage, databases, MDM, and retail systems is a good to have! Skilled in supporting and scaling infrastructure services, with a focus on reliability and performance.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, capable of engaging customers from peers to senior leaders to gain requirements, explain work, and resolve issues!
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions. Adaptable and dedicated, able to work independently or collaboratively, navigate ambiguity, and proactively find resources to get the job done

What's in it for you?

• Excellent work-life balance & flexible working arrangements
• Generous salary package including annual bonus program and 8% KiwiSaver
• Share options, fuel discounts, Medical and Life Insurance
• Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave/4 weeks paid partner leave

Please be aware that all bp ANZ employees must be Permanent Residents or Citizens of Australia or New Zealand based on the role location.

Travel Requirement
No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:
API and platform design, Automation, Code Maintainability, Code Reviews, Design, Documentation and knowledge sharing, Maintenance, Platform Engineering, Reliability, Software Components, Supplier Relationship Management

Legal Disclaimer:

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, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.