Full Stack Engineer (Web Developer or DevOps) - Python & JavaScript

TieTalent; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Full-Stack Engineer, contributing to innovative projects aimed at achieving the UK's Net Zero by 2050. Collaborate with a talented team to develop cutting-edge digital solutions that power diverse applications in renewable energy sectors. This role offers a dynamic work environment where your coding skills and creativity will thrive. Enjoy flexible working patterns, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the energy transition. If you're passionate about technology and sustainability, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Annual performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave

Up to 8% pension contribution

Financial support for study

Employee referral scheme

Family-friendly policies

Free employee assistance

Three paid volunteering days

Season ticket loan

Family savings on days out

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Python web development, preferably with Django.
• 2+ years in front-end development, ideally with React.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable software solutions.
• Translate designs into high-quality code.
• Participate in the maintenance of existing applications.

Skills

Python (Django)

React.js

Docker

RESTful API Development

DevOps (GitLab, CI/CD)

Cloud Infrastructure (AWS)

Performance Tuning

Communication Skills

Tools

Docker Compose

Jenkins

Job description

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Salary: circa £65,000 depending on experience
Location: Canary Wharf
WFH policy: Employees are required to attend the office 2 days/week
Flexible working: Variety of flexible work patterns subject to line manager discretion, e.g., Compressed 9-day fortnight.
Reports to: Senior Fullstack Engineer
Deadline Note: We reserve the right to close the advert before the advertised deadline if there are a high volume of applications.

Role Summary

Join our exceptional team as a Full-Stack Engineer and be part of a growing group of skilled software engineers, data modellers, and quant analysts. Together, we're driving the development and maintenance of LCCC's cutting-edge digital platform, powering multiple applications like settlements tools, forecasting systems, calculation engines, data portals, and much more. Make a meaningful impact by contributing to the UK's Net Zero by 2050 goal, collaborating with diverse project teams in nuclear, hydrogen, solar, and tidal power generation areas. Your talent and passion will thrive in our dynamic and forward-thinking work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• This role is very hands-on with coding, so you will need to be comfortable getting stuck in.
• Design highly scalable software solutions to improve functionality and system longevity.
• Work with technical business analysts and solution architects to fine-tune requirements and ensure that developer tasks and Jira tickets are feasible to deliver.
• Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Develop new user-facing features using frameworks such as React.js (other frameworks will be considered).
• Develop modules that satisfy the functional and non-functional requirements.
• Prepare, review, and build reusable components and front-end libraries.
• Participate in the maintenance and improvement of existing applications.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation within the team.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

Essential:

• At least 3 years’ experience of coding in a Python web-development framework, preferably Django.
• At least 2 years’ experience of coding in a front-end capacity (preferably React).
• Container-related tools – e.g., Docker, Docker Compose.
• RESTful API development and management.
• Proactive Performance Tuning.
• Solid understanding of design patterns and relevant implementation models.
• Solid understanding of DevOps tooling, GitLab, CI/CD, Jenkins, build pipelines, and source control systems.
• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services (preferably AWS): compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security, and IAM.
• Contribute to the wider engineering team.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, particularly in communicating technical terms to non-technical audiences.
• Implement software enhancements and suggest improvements.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of other languages (e.g., C#, C).

Employee Benefits

We offer a full range of benefits, including:

• Annual performance-based bonus, up to 10%
• 25 days annual leave, plus eight bank holidays
• Up to 8% pension contribution
• Financial support and time off for study relevant to your role, plus a professional membership subscription
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1500), and colleague recognition scheme
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave and shared parental leave
• Free, confidential employee assistance, including financial management, family care, mental health, and on-call GP service
• Three paid volunteering days a year
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes
• Family savings on days out and discounts at selected retailers

About Low Carbon Contracts Company

The Low Carbon Contracts Company (LCCC) exists to help decarbonize the generation of electricity and make it more affordable for the future. Our work is central to the delivery of the Government’s objective to achieve Net Zero target by 2050.

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At LCCC, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves and contribute to our mission of advancing a flexible energy future. Our aim is to be reflective of the environments where we operate and truly benefit from a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences where everyone thrives, which of course makes us stronger together. Your diversity data is valuable to us; it helps us understand whether we are effectively connecting with underrepresented groups and realizing our diversity aims. Please note that your diversity data will remain anonymized to us as it only feeds into high-level reports not connected to the candidates.