Software Engineer

National Grid; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in the United Kingdom is seeking a Software Engineer to design, build and operate cloud-based software platforms in a hybrid environment based in Warwick, with optional London co-working.

You will collaborate across product and engineering teams to deliver scalable services using C#/.NET Core, Azure and modern DevOps practices, while upholding security and governance standards.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C# and .NET Core backend development.
• Experience building microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on Azure cloud experience (Entra, modern auth).
• Containerisation with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiar with DevOps practices, IaC, observability.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable, high-performance software per business goals.
• Improve reliability and uptime of distributed systems through automation.

Skills

C# & .NET Core

Microservices

Azure

Docker

CI/CD

Testing (XUnit/Playwright)

Lean/Agile

Job description

About us

At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Software Engineer to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more sustainable future for all. Unleash your superpower and bring energy to life.

National Grid is hiring a Software Engineer on a permanent basis. This position is based in Warwick. You will also have the opportunity to work from our co-working space in London. This role is designated as hybrid working. Requirements may vary based on business needs and company policy.

Job Purpose

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and forward-thinking Software Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and managing cutting-edge cloud-based software platforms. You’ll do this by collaborating closely with other software engineers, product owners, product designers, technical leads and senior engineering manager to create suitable solutions that transform the organisation, which also align to our engineering and architecture standards.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions.

What you'll do

• Build scalable, high-performance software using C# and .NET Core, writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code aligned to business goals
• Improve the performance, reliability, and uptime of distributed systems through automation and efficient deployment practices
• Implement robust security controls, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards
• Work within Agile and Lean methodologies to deliver value iteratively and continuously improve
• Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle
• Follow engineering and architecture standards, participate in code reviews and quality assurance, and maintain clear documentation to support knowledge sharing

About you

• Good experience with C# and .NET Core, with solid backend engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on experience building services within microservice and event-driven architectures, including RESTful APIs
• Experience working in Azure, including Entra and modern authentication and authorisation practices
• Skilled in containerisation and automation (e.g. Docker)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices, including Infrastructure As Code and observability (monitoring, metrics, tracing, alerting)
• Test-first mindset, with experience in unit and integration testing, and exposure to E2E and contract testing (e.g. XUnit, Playwright, PACT)
• Comfortable working in Lean/Agile environments (e.g. Agile, SAFe), with awareness of security and compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR).

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 30th October. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.

In NGET we are passionate about both operating our network safely and providing highly reliable quality of supply for our customers. At the heart of achieving these outcomes is the effective control and operation of our network.

To find out more about us, please follow the link below: https://www.nationalgrid.com/electricity-transmission/

DE & I statement

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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