Real-Time Energy Software Engineer | Manchester On-Site

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

Job summary

Volcore in Manchester is seeking a seasoned software developer to join our on-site technical team in a fast-growing energy forecast startup. You will tackle real-time forecasting problems, manipulate meteorological data, and implement domain-specific features with a focus on accuracy and performance.

You'll work with Python, backend TypeScript and SQL, document your thinking in notebooks and the knowledge base, and own projects from start to finish while contributing to scalable, robust software

Qualifications

• No energy expertise required, but you must quickly learn new concepts and think independently.
• Several (at least 3) years of professional software development experience, with a focus on accuracy, performance, and maintainability.
• Proven ability to solve complex real-world mathematical problems, including selecting and implementing the right algorithms, and delivering clean, efficient, and reliable code.
• Practical experience with Python, backend TypeScript, and SQL, or the ability to upskill rapidly with minimal direct training.
• Ownership of projects from start to finish, with intrinsic drive to deliver high-quality work quickly.
• By the time this role commences, be eligible to live and work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Solve real-world energy problems, often requiring novel approaches developed through team collaboration and original research.
• Identify and ingest relevant data, ensuring thorough documentation in our internal knowledge base.
• Iteratively test hypotheses and develop proof-of-concepts to solve real-time forecasting problems.
• Document and visualise results, sharing insights with the team.
• Develop, deploy and maintain our software with a focus on speed and accuracy.
• Continually improve our shared libraries and workflows to ensure they are fast, accurate and a delight to use.
• Role model and advise on best practices and become a trusted expert in the topics you work most deeply on.

Skills

Mathematical problem solving

Independent thinking

Ownership of projects

Tools

Python

TypeScript

SQL

Job description

Volcore in Manchester is seeking a seasoned software developer to join our on-site technical team in a fast-growing energy forecast startup. You will tackle real-time forecasting problems, manipulate meteorological data, and implement domain-specific features with a focus on accuracy and performance.

You'll work with Python, backend TypeScript and SQL, document your thinking in notebooks and the knowledge base, and own projects from start to finish while contributing to scalable, robust software