Junior Software Engineer

Centre for Sustainable Energy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Junior Software Engineer to join their Research and Analysis team. This role involves creating cutting-edge software solutions to address climate change and energy issues. You'll collaborate with colleagues and external partners, developing and testing new applications while supporting existing ones. The position promises a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly impact the mission to tackle the climate emergency. If you are passionate about software development and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in a forward-thinking team.

Benefits

25 days paid holiday

Subsidised bike purchase

Tech Scheme

Life Assurance

Health Cash plan

Retail discounts

Discounted breakdown cover

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required.
• Solid experience in software development is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on software design and development.
• Maintain and enhance existing software applications.

Skills

Python

Clojure

JavaScript

Java

Linux

Software Development

Statistical Analysis

Data Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Tools

Development Tools

Job description

Job Title: Junior Software Engineer

Location: St James Court, Bristol, BS1 3LH

Salary: Starting from £34,788 per year (£34,788 - £41,669, starting salary will depend on skills and experience)

Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

About the role:

To collaborate with CSE colleagues in the Research and Analysis team, across CSE and external partners on the following tasks: Create innovative software to answer climate change and energy-related questions. To design, plan, develop and test new software. Support and extend existing applications and use software to help colleagues undertake tasks, including statistical and spatial analyses, and data management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design of new software features and products in collaboration with the team.
• Write new software and tests and develop or maintain existing software and tests to a high standard.
• Learn new tools, languages, libraries, etc. as required.
• Liaise with customers to understand user and stakeholder needs.
• Plan and prioritise workloads while contributing to the timely and high-quality delivery of work.
• Any other tasks related to this role.

About you:

Essential attributes for this role include:

• A degree or equivalent in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, physics, or similar.
• Solid demonstrable experience of software development.
• Experience of developing software using Python, Clojure, JavaScript, or Java.
• Good knowledge of Linux.
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent self-motivation and initiative. Ability to initiate, develop and maintain effective team relationships.
• The ability to manage own workload.
• Demonstrable commitment to CSE’s primary objectives to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes.
• Curiosity and a willingness and ability to learn new approaches, languages, etc.

Benefits:

• You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays).
• CSE offers a range of benefits including subsidised bike purchase, Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts, discounted breakdown cover, and many more.
• We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses.

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