Developer

SSE plc; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare discounts

Gym memberships

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

SSE plc is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Battery Value Stream, with a base location in Reading and 50% of the time in Glasgow, Perth or Reading. You will join a Scrum Team to implement and support a battery trading application, collaborating with Data Scientists and Application Support engineers to evolve the One Battery Platform.

You will design and build software across the full lifecycle, drive improvements, and champion engineering excellence using Python, C#, JavaScript, and .NET,

Qualifications

• Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications using Python, C#, JavaScript or .NET.
• Solid understanding of software engineering principles: testing, version control, code quality.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and DevOps with Azure; Databricks a plus; CI/CD and automation.
• Strong communication and collaboration across technical and business stakeholders.
• Curious, proactive mindset with a can-do approach to learning and improving solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and enhance software solutions for Energy Markets trading and operations.
• Own the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and support.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Data Scientists and Business Analysts to solve challenges.
• Maintain and evolve business-critical platforms; troubleshoot, improve performance, ensure security.
• Champion engineering excellence and drive adoption of new technologies and practices.

Skills

Python

C#

JavaScript

.NET

Tools

Azure

Databricks

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Base Location

Base Location: You'll be expected to spend 50% of your working week in one of the following locations : Glasgow, Perth or Reading

Salary

Salary: £50,964 - £60,899 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Located with the Energy Markets Battery Value Stream, you'll primarily be assigned to a Scrum Team, implementing and supporting a battery trading application. You will be working with Data Scientists, Data Base Administrators and Application Support engineers to help develop an existing application and its potential redevelopment as part of a One Battery Platform Approach.

You will

• Design, build and enhance innovative software solutions that support critical Energy Markets trading and operational processes, delivering real business impact in a fast-moving industry.
• Take ownership across the full software development lifecycle, from shaping requirements and designing solutions through to deployment, support and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Data Scientists, Business Analysts and stakeholders to solve complex business challenges using Agile delivery practices and modern engineering approaches.
• Help maintain and evolve business-critical platforms, troubleshooting issues, improving performance and ensuring systems remain secure, resilient and reliable.
• Champion engineering excellence by sharing knowledge, adopting emerging technologies and driving continuous improvements in development practices, automation and tooling.

You have

• Experience developing and supporting enterprise applications using technologies such as Python, C#, JavaScript, .NET or similar modern development frameworks.
• A solid understanding of software engineering principles, including testing, version control, code quality and secure development practices.
• Exposure to cloud technologies and DevOps ways of working, with experience of Azure and ideally Databricks, CI/CD pipelines and automation considered highly beneficial.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical teams and business stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.
• A curious, proactive mindset and a desire to continuously learn, innovate and contribute to solutions that help shape the future of the energy industry.

About SSE

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible Benefits To Fit Your Life

• Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
• Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
• Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
• As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact [e-mail] / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.