Software Engineer – Energy Modelling

Lex Consultancy; Dublin; Ibrido; EUR 69.000 - 84.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Lex Consultancy is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join Ireland's public sector Energy Modelling team. This hybrid role develops production software in Python and manages data pipelines and databases to support energy projections and policy insights.

You will design backend systems, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure code quality and testing while applying PostgreSQL, Git/GitHub and Azure cloud services. A Level 9 postgraduate degree and 4+ years in related work are required.

Competenze

• Postgraduate qualification (Level 9) in a quantitative field.
• Extensive Python backend development experience.
• Experience with SQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong Git/GitHub version control and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of data pipelines and cloud storage solutions.
• Experience with energy modelling or similar domains.

Mansioni

• Design and develop production-level software using Python.
• Build and maintain PostgreSQL relational databases.
• Develop backend systems to manage data between databases and tools.
• Contribute to applications used to visualise energy modelling results.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and cloud-based storage.
• Ensure high standards of testing, documentation and version control.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to improve tools and systems.

Conoscenze

Python backend development

SQL & PostgreSQL

Git / GitHub

Data pipelines

Cloud services (Azure)

Data visualisation

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication skills

Energy modelling knowledge

Julia language

Formazione

Postgraduate qualification (Level 9) in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Science or Economics

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Dublin or Cork (Hybrid – minimum 2 days onsite per week)
Salary: €76,202 per annum (fixed, non-negotiable)
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
Annual Leave: 27 days
Working Week: 35 hours net
Closing Date:Friday13th November 2026 at 5pm

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Software Engineer to join the Energy Modelling team within a leading public sector organisation.

The purpose of this role is to develop and enhance the software, databases and technical infrastructure that support Ireland's national energy modelling framework. This work helps produce reliable energy projections and provides evidence to support Ireland's future energy and climate policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop production-level software using Python.
• Build and maintain PostgreSQL relational databases.
• Develop backend systems to manage and process data between databases and analytical tools.
• Contribute to applications used to visualise and compare energy modelling results.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines and cloud-based storage solutions.
• Ensure high standards of software testing, documentation and version control.
• Work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to improve modelling tools and systems.
• Postgraduate qualification (Level 9) in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Science or Economics.
• Minimum 4 years' experience in software development, data engineering, data science or a related area, including software engineering experience.
• Extensive practical Python development experience, particularly backend development.
• Experience working with SQL and relational databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Experience developing applications and data visualisation tools.
• Strong knowledge of Git/GitHub, version control and software documentation.
• Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the energy sector or energy modelling.
• Experience with Julia.
• Experience with cloud services such as Azure.
• Experience developing data pipelines and database solutions.