Senior Software Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle-under-Lyme; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to creating a scalable platform for home energy solutions. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology while contributing to renewable energy initiatives. You will engage in a variety of tasks, from analyzing requirements to designing high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in full stack development, particularly with TypeScript and React, and a passion for sustainability. Join a rapidly growing organization that values creativity and inclusivity, and make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Opportunity for two bonuses per year

Flexible timekeeping

Refer A Friend Scheme (£500 per successful referral)

Paid day off for your birthday

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle To Work Scheme

Reduced rate vehicle charging

Access to product discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years development experience in full stack roles.
• Strong understanding of TypeScript and React for building user interfaces.
• Experience with AWS and cloud infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and build new features with the team.
• Consult on architectural improvements and maintain system stability.
• Design and improve automations in the AWS environment.

Skills

TypeScript (Node.js)

React

Cloud infrastructure

AWS

MySql/RDBMS

VCS (GitHub)

RESTful APIs

Tools

Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)

Responsive/mobile first design

IoT

Rust

Redis

MongoDB

Meilisearch

Developing Alexa Skills

Kafka

Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)

Home Assistant

Automation & CI/CD pipelines

OAuth2

Job description

Job Description

Senior Full Stack Developer/Senior Software Engineer

Location: GivEnergy Head Office, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 9HX (hybrid 3 days onsite + 2 days WFH per week)

Salary: £60 - £85k pa depending on experience and qualification level

Schedule: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

We’re looking to grow our team with the addition of a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer. This role will play a key part in the development of a new smart & scalable platform that aims to make home energy accessible to masses & empower energy freedom for all.

This is a full stack role, where a successful candidate will be supporting & advising the team on how to build high quality, maintainable software in both the user interfaces & within our backend & cloud services.

Building on our existing team’s skills, we’re looking for senior and experienced Developers who have the flexibility and drive, to work across all elements of our stack to produce the best control software and reporting systems possible for our inverter, battery & EV charging systems.

This is a great opportunity for a versatile developer with a passion for renewable energy to join a progressive, UK centered and rapidly scaling company.

Who Are We?

GivEnergy are the UK’s leading supplier of battery & inverter hardware that manages energy usage in the home & workplace, enabling renewable energy adoption. We have had extraordinary success in recent years (500% revenue growth last year alone) & are investing heavily in our UK software development business. We are proud to drive the adoption of renewable energy in the UK & beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing:

No two days will look the same in this role, but you can expect a mix of the below accountabilities:

• Working with the team analysing requirements & building new features.
• Working with & enabling the expert user community.
• Analyse issues raised and creating releases.
• Designing, developing and improving automations.
• Consulting on & executing architectural & tech stack improvements.
• Maintain system stability and optimise performance in our AWS environment.

What we’re looking for:

• >5 years’ development experience

An understanding and competence in:

• TypeScript (Node.js)
• React
• Experience with Cloud infrastructure
• AWS (RDS, EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, S3, ElastiCache, SES, API Gateway, Lambda, SSM)
• MySql/RDBMS
• VCS (GitHub)
• Developing, testing, and consuming RESTful APIs

It would be advantageous if you had some competence in the following:

• Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Responsive/mobile first design
• IoT
• Rust
• Redis
• MongoDB
• Meilisearch
• Developing Alexa Skills
• Kafka
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
• Home Assistant
• Automation & CI/CD pipelines
• OAuth2

Benefits Include:

• Opportunity for two bonuses per year (individual & profit share)
• Flexible timekeeping.
• Refer A Friend Scheme (£500 per successful referral!*)
• Make your birthday your own! We offer a paid day off to do whatever makes you happy.
• Electric Car Scheme to help employees get an electric car in the most affordable way.*
• Cycle To Work Scheme. *
• Reduced rate vehicle charging at our Head Office.
• Access to product discounts. *

* Terms apply

At GivEnergy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build on our already inclusive culture.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, + individuals, and veterans.

We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace where is celebrated, and everyone can thrive.

Agencies: Please note that we do not require agency support at this time. Anything received will be treated as a gift.