Software Engineer -Analytics & Insights

Shell; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London is seeking a Software Engineer for their Data and Software Engineering team. The role involves designing and maintaining data platforms, collaborating with teams, and ensuring data integrity. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and 5+ years of software development experience, particularly with Python and cloud technologies. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant software development experience.
• Proficient in one or more Data Development technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with Cloud Native Deployment and CI/CD Pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain an Analytics and Insights database.
• Provide support for application development teams.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security.

Skills

Software development

Data analysis

Python programming

Cloud deployment

Agile methodology

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Postgres DB

Power BI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

, United Kingdom

Job Family Group: IT

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: September 9, 2025

Business unit: Projects and Technology

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

Data and Software Engineering (DSE) is responsible for designing and building applications. Engineering Excellence’s mission is to drive professionalism, efficiency, intelligence, security, and compliance and broader organization.

As Software Engineer – Excellence and Assurance, you will be responsible to develop data platform for the data and software engineering which establishes oversights of the engineering lifecycle deficiency.

• Design, develop, and maintain an Analytics and Insights database using Postgres DB.
• Understand and analyze datasets to ensure accurate and efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Provide support for application development teams including documenting business processes.
• Utilize Python for data manipulation, analysis, and automation tasks.
• Integrate Augmented AI technologies to enhance data insights and analytics capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security throughout the database lifecycle.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for database-related issues

What you bring

• At least a bachelor’s degree in a Computer science
• 5+ years of relevant software development experience, broadly ranging from front-end, back-end, cloud automation, and orchestration, with depth in one or both of front-end and back-end development.
• Proficient in one or more Data Development technologies (SQL, NoSQL, etc.).
• Skills in Master data management, Data analysis, visualization (Power BI) and stakeholder management is required.
• Proficient in back-end development using Python.
• Proficient in Cloud Native Deployment with CI/CD Pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps) and serverless containers (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience in Agile methodology, applying the best architectural, design, and unit testing patterns & practices with an eye for code quality and standards.
• Proficient in analytical and data insight, possessing a hybrid skillset including working knowledge of the underlying data landscape, tooling, software engineering products, workflows, analytics practices, and processes, plus visualization platforms and technologies to build and deliver interfaces and enable effective product uptake/usage in the business.

What we offer

You bring your skills and experience to Shell and in return you work with talented, committed people on one of the most important challenges facing our planet. You’ll have the opportunity to develop the skills you need to grow in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. You’ll be able to balance your priorities as you become the best version of yourself.

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientation, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

We’d like you to know that Shell has a bold goal: to become one of the world’s most diverse and inclusive companies. You can learn more about how we’re working towards that goal.

We are committed to attracting a broader and more diverse pool of candidates. If this position doesn’t feel like the perfect fit for your qualifications right now, we’d still love to hear from you. Consider creating a profile in our Talent Community so we can keep you in mind for future opportunities that may align with your skills.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK remains one of the North Sea’s biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK’s total oil and gas needs. In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

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You can be a part of the future of energy. Together at Shell, we are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that people around the world need today. Working with experienced colleagues , you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, in an environment where we value honesty, integrity and respect for one another. At Shell, you progress as we tackle the energy challenge together.

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