Staff Platform Engineer

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Here at bp, we are recruiting for our next Staff Platform Engineer
In this role, you will be joining an impactful team exposed to many of the most exciting business and technology challenges BP faces within its trading businesses today, focussing on maximising value from BP’s assets and operations! Typical solutions include use of advanced optimisation techniques [e.g
Heuristic Optimisation], Machine Learning and simulation-based Reinforcement Learning
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You will work closely with Traders and Operators to optimise various aspects of BP's operations, ranging from efficient logistical operations [for example, shipping scheduling], partnering with traders to ensure our portfolios are kept optimal
You will develop a deep understanding of the optimisation algorithms and of the business context in which the team operates.
Most of your time will be focused in writing code, while pursuing software engineering best practices for design, build and test
High-quality documentation, traceability and knowledge sharing is expected.
Additionally, you will work directly with the Optimisation Technical Team Lead on the evolution of the current technology platform in place, as well as the long-term strategy and roadmap for the increased use of optimisation in BP.
This is a unique role well positioned to create substantial value for the business and requires an individual with the right mix of software engineering, quantitative and communication skills.
Essential Experience:
Advanced knowledge of Java and associated ecosystem [Java, GIT, Maven, Jenkins, Desktop Java - eg
JavaFX/Swing, SpringBoot/RESTful Webservices].
Strive for excellence and continuous improvement in software architecture, Agile methods and build systems, as well as the underlying optimisation 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.
Strong mathematical and numeracy skills.
A quantitative degree – with commercial experience of advanced algorithm implementation.
Good understanding of Computational Complexity Theory [EG: Big-O notation].
Desirable Experience:
Experience in optimisation
Examples include linear programming and solving a TSP using a heuristic approach such as simulated annealing, genetic algorithms or machine learning.
Experience with DevOps: working with AWS, Docker, Ansible, Kerberos, Openshift/Kubernetes.
Entity
Innovation & Engineering
Job Family Group
Supply & Trading Group
Relocation available
No
Travel required
No
Time Type
Full time
Country
United Kingdom
About BP
INNOVATION & ENGINEERING
Join us in creating, growing, and delivering innovation at pace, enabling us to thrive while transitioning to a net zero ‎world
All without compromising our operational risk management.
Working with us, you can do this by:
• deploying our integrated capability and standards in service of our net zero and ‎safety ambitions
• driving our digital transformation and pioneering new business models
• collaborating to deliver competitive customer-focused energy solutions
• originating, scaling and commercialising innovative ideas, and creating ground-breaking new ‎businesses from them
• protecting us by assuring management of our greatest physical and digital risks
Because together we are:
• Originators, builders, guardians and disruptors
• Engineers, technologists, scientists and entrepreneurs‎
• Empathetic, curious, creative and inclusive
Legal disclaimer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status
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 accommodations
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LONDON
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