Software Engineer

BIOMETRIC TALENT; Remote; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK utilities provider is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team on a remote-first basis with one day per month on-site. In this role, you'll collaborate with team members to develop high-quality software across frontend and backend technologies. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in React and TypeScript, alongside an eagerness to learn new technologies like Rust. Perks include a 5% pension, private healthcare, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

5% pension

Informal bonus scheme circa 4%

Private Healthcare

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with React and TypeScript.
• Experience developing backend solutions using AWS serverless technologies.
• Desire to learn new technologies, especially Rust.

Responsibilities

• Work hands-on across frontend and backend technologies.
• Contribute to solution design, coding, testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with BI developers and product owners.

Skills

React

TypeScript

AWS serverless technologies

Agile methodology

Communication skills

Job description

Permanent

Location :

Remote First - 1 day per month on-site in Shipley.

Salary : £70,000

Industry : Utilities

About the Client

Our client are a leading UK provider of smart, sustainable heat‑network solutions, specialising in end‑to‑end services for local authorities, housing associations, and private developers. With decades of experience, their expertise ranges from design and build through to operation, metering, billing, and optimisation. Their mission centres on driving energy efficiency, reducing carbon, and delivering reliable, affordable heat for residents.

How you’ll spend your day

As a Software Engineer, you’ll work within one of two product / engineering streams, contributing to high‑quality software delivery across a varied and modern tech stack. You’ll collaborate closely with your Lead Engineer, product owners and other developers to build secure, scalable and well‑engineered solutions.

You will

Work hands‑on across frontend and backend technologies, delivering features end‑to‑end.

Contribute to solution design, coding, testing and deployment activities.

Collaborate with BI developers, other software engineers, and product owners to deliver clear business value.

Work within an agile environment, supporting the teams move back to more structured sprints and best‑practice engineering approaches.

Produce maintainable, testable code and support the adoption of practices such as TDD and clean coding.

What you’ll bring to this role

We’re looking for a versatile engineer who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies and working closely with both technical and non‑technical colleagues.

• Strong hands‑on experience with React and TypeScript.
• Experience developing backend solutions using AWS serverless technologies (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS).
• A desire to learn new technologies – particularly Rust, which is becoming an increasingly important part of the stack (no prior experience required).
• Good communication skills and the ability to understand the business value behind technical decisions.
• Experience delivering software in agile teams.
• A proactive mindset, with a focus on quality, maintainability and continuous improvement.
• Desirable but not essential: Exposure to Python or data engineering concepts, useful for cross‑stream collaboration.

Perks & Benefits

• 5% pension
• Informal bonus scheme circa 4%
• Private Healthcare
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

What happens next?

One of our Recruitment Consultants will be in touch and inform you if you’ve been successful to the next stage of the process or not, which is a qualification call where we will tell you more about the role and the client, and understand more about you, your experience and career aspirations.

Should we both wish to proceed, we will submit your details to the client and be in touch regarding the outcome and any further steps.

Remote interview process for this client consists of:

• Stage 1: 1-1.5 hour Pair Programming Exercise
• Stage 2: 1 hour Technical Discussion
• Stage 3: 1 hour interview with the hiring managers to discuss experience

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all candidates and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. As an employment agency for permanent and contract hires, we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to drive innovation and equality within the workplace.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments please let us know so we can accommodate for any interactions with us at Biometric Talent, but also inform the client to ensure reasonable adjustments are made to allow for a fair and equitable process.