Rust-First Software Engineer (Data & Cloud)

Switch2 Energy Limited; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK energy firm is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join their team in Bradford. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative solutions, primarily using Rust for backend services. Responsibilities include shaping engineering culture, collaborating with team members, and producing high-quality code. Candidates should have experience with data engineering principles and be proficient with Node/TS/React. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment, focusing on continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Desire to work with Rust and functional programming.
• Experience with Python preferred.
• Knowledge in data engineering principles essential.
• Proficient in Node/TS/React toolchain.
• Understanding of coding best practices required.
• Experience with testing frameworks important.
• Ability to engage with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Shape engineering culture and foster collaboration.
• Collaborate with team members to understand requirements.
• Prioritize and refine future workstreams.
• Develop software and data solutions for business needs.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Produce maintainable, high-quality code.

Skills

Desire to work with Rust

Experience with Python

Data engineering principles

Proficiency in Node/TS/React

Coding best practices

Automation testing frameworks

Working with non-technical stakeholders

Agile best practices

APIs and databases understanding

Experience using CI technologies

Job description

A leading UK energy firm is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to join their team in Bradford. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative solutions, primarily using Rust for backend services. Responsibilities include shaping engineering culture, collaborating with team members, and producing high-quality code. Candidates should have experience with data engineering principles and be proficient with Node/TS/React. This role offers a chance to work in a supportive environment, focusing on continuous improvement and teamwork.