Engineer, Software Engineering 1

National Grid plc; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ holiday

Generous pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Access to digital GP

Work + Family Space

Job summary

National Grid in Warwick is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build, and manage cloud-based software platforms, collaborating with engineers, product owners, and designers to deliver scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes security, Agile practices, and modern DevOps, with hybrid working and opportunities to work from London coworking spaces.

Qualifications

• Good experience with C# and .NET Core.
• Hands-on experience building services in microservice architectures and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Azure and modern authentication/authorisation practices.
• Experience with containerisation and automation (Docker).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps (IaC, observability).
• Test-first mindset with unit/integration testing; exposure to E2E/PACT/Playwright.
• Familiarity with Lean/Agile environments and security/compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, high‑performance software using C# and .NET Core, writing clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code.
• Improve the performance, reliability, and uptime of distributed systems through automation and deployment practices.
• Implement robust security controls, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Work within Agile and Lean methodologies to deliver value iteratively and continuously improve.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Follow engineering standards, participate in code reviews and documentation sharing.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

Microservices

REST APIs

Azure

Docker

CI/CD

Unit testing

Lean/Agile

Security

Playwright

Tools

Docker

Job description

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Software Engineer to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring a Software Engineer on a permanent basis. This position is based in Warwick. You will also have the opportunity to work from our co-working space in London. This role is designated as hybrid working. Requirements may vary based on business needs and company policy.

About The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and forward-thinking Software Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and managing cutting‑edge cloud‑based software platforms. You’ll do this by collaborating closely with other software engineers, product owners, product designers, technical leads and senior engineering manager to create suitable solutions that transform the organisation, which also align to our engineering and architecture standards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about delivering high‑quality, reliable software solutions.

What You'll Do

• Build scalable, high‑performance software using C# and .NET Core, writing clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code aligned to business goals
• Improve the performance, reliability, and uptime of distributed systems through automation and efficient deployment practices
• Implement robust security controls, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards
• Work within Agile and Lean methodologies to deliver value iteratively and continuously improve
• Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle
• Follow engineering and architecture standards, participate in code reviews and quality assurance, and maintain clear documentation to support knowledge sharing

About You

• Good experience with C# and .NET Core, with solid backend engineering fundamentals
• Hands‑on experience building services within microservice and event‑driven architectures, including RESTful APIs
• Experience working in Azure, including Entra and modern authentication and authorisation practices
• Skilled in containerisation and automation (e.g. Docker)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices, including Infrastructure As Code and observability (monitoring, metrics, tracing, alerting)
• Test‑first mindset, with experience in unit and integration testing, and exposure to E2E and contract testing (e.g. XUnit, Playwright, PACT)
• Comfortable working in Lean/Agile environments (e.g. Agile, SAFe), with awareness of security and compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR).

What You'll Get

Competitive Salary: £48,374 - £52,465 per annum (based on capability and experience)

Additional benefits:

• 28 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and swap up to 3 bank holidays to better fit your personal needs.
• A generous pension scheme with double matching up to 6% of your salary each month. For every £1 you contribute, we’ll contribute £2 — meaning a 6% personal contribution becomes an 18% total pension contribution.
• Life insurance cover of 10x your basic salary, plus employer contributions towards the cost of your Private Medical Insurance.
• Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes
• Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness
• Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 18th September. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

To find out more about us, please follow the link below:

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points‑based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points‑based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.