Associate Software Engineer - Energy

Utility Warehouse; City of Westminster; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility service provider is looking for a Software Engineer to join their Energy team. You will work on high-impact projects using technologies like Golang, Kubernetes, and AWS. The role involves driving products from concept to production and collaborating within a remote team setting. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented and proficient in programming languages. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Industry benchmarked salary

Share Options and Save as You Earn scheme

Discounted private health insurance

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Python or React.
• Comfortable in a dynamic, iterative development environment within a regulated framework.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work.

Responsibilities

• Work with advanced technologies including Go, Kubernetes and AWS.
• Drive products from concept to production using agile methodologies.
• Write clean, well-documented code and perform thorough testing.

Skills

Golang

Python

React

Kubernetes

AWS

Kafka

TypeScript

Job description

Overview

Company Description Hi! We're UW. We're on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings! We're aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you. Got your attention? Read on… The challenge: For our customers and Partners, UW just needs to work - there when you need it, and invisible when you don't. Just like flicking a switch. Our proposition to customers is simple, but for our technology teams, the behind-the-scenes complexity is what makes it so interesting. Learn more about life in our Tech teams. We put people first. It's all about you. At UW, we put you first. We provide the autonomy and support for you to excel at tackling complex challenges, ensuring swift, quality delivery. Our hands-on leaders are dedicated to fostering your growth through guidance, experimentation, and continuous, We work together. Your team and the people you will work with… We work in small, fully autonomous teams that have real ownership of their products. We use the best tool for the job and constantly look for better. Energy is at the heart of UW, with over 95% of our customers taking at least 1 Energy service. As a Software Engineer in the Energy team, you'll find yourself working on high-impact projects such as our ongoing Energy Transformation and Market Wide Half Hourly Settlement - projects which lay the foundation for the next phase of UW. We deliver progress.

Responsibilities

• You will work with advanced technologies including Go, Kubernetes and AWS.
• You will be part of a team that values agile methodologies, driving products from concept to production.
• You will tackle complex challenges within a dynamic, regulated tech landscape.
• Write clean, well-documented code and perform thorough testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Align technological solutions with both technical, product, and operational needs to drive integrated success.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate within a remote team setting, fostering a productive and supportive environment.
• Stay adaptable and continuously update your skills with new technologies, contributing to our culture of continuous improvement.
• Leverage Go, Kafka, React, and TypeScript within a highly scalable, modern Kubernetes infrastructure to make your mark.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Python or React.
• The ability to understand and balance technical and commercial requirements for software products.
• An understanding of design patterns and how to apply them would be great but not essential.
• You'll be comfortable in a dynamic, iterative development environment within a regulated framework.
• You'll value collaboration, emotional intelligence, and maintain an ego-free approach.
• It's important to be pragmatic in finding solutions that prioritise good business outcomes.
• Exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work.

Benefits

• An industry benchmarked salary. We'll share it during your first conversation.
• Share Options and Save as You Earn scheme.
• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free.
• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary.
• Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.
• Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP.
• Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.
• A commitment to helping you develop and grow in your role.