Real-Time Energy Data Scientist — On-Site Manchester

Volcore; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Volcore is hiring for a permanent full-time position in Manchester to strengthen our on-site technical team. You will work across real-time forecasting problems, data ingestion, and model development within a fast-growing energy tech scale-up.

The role emphasizes fast, accurate software development using Python, Node.js/TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Rust, with a focus on maintainability and collaboration. Starting salary ranges and bonus opportunities reflect experience.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of professional software development experience.
• Strong ability to solve complex real-world mathematical problems and implement efficient algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python, backend TypeScript, and SQL, or ability to upskill quickly.

Responsibilities

• Solve real-world energy problems as part of a collaborative team.
• Ingest data and document work in the knowledge base.
• Develop, deploy and maintain software with emphasis on speed and accuracy.

Skills

Python

TypeScript

SQL

Time-series

Algorithm design

Tools

PostgreSQL

DuckDB

Rust

Node.js

Job description

Volcore is hiring for a permanent full-time position in Manchester to strengthen our on-site technical team. You will work across real-time forecasting problems, data ingestion, and model development within a fast-growing energy tech scale-up.

The role emphasizes fast, accurate software development using Python, Node.js/TypeScript, PostgreSQL and Rust, with a focus on maintainability and collaboration. Starting salary ranges and bonus opportunities reflect experience.