Junior Software Engineer

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. Were building a renewable energy company that will protect the planet for future generations.

This defining purpose drives us to deliver for our communities investors and the environment.

We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as gold standard for our environmental impact. We develop build and operate utility-scale solar onshore wind and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe supporting the worlds move to an energy system powered by renewables.

CVC DIF the infrastructure strategy of leading global private markets manager CVC is the majority shareholder in Low Carbon. Working alongside MassMutual CVC DIF will enable Low Carbon to significantly expand its installed capacity and drive the next stage of growth as a diversified leading next-generation IPP.

Role Description

We are looking for aJuniorSoftware Engineer to join our Technology Department and workwith us onour Technology Roadmap helping to deliver The Park data platform and key strategic products for Low Carbon.

Working across Low Carbons digital technology stack you will contribute to the design development and operation of data platforms software services web applications and analytical productson Microsoft Azure and Fabric. These solutions are key enablers for Low Carbons ambition to build renewable energy generation at scale and support both operational and strategic businessobjectives. This role is ideal for someone with 1-2 years experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenanceofsoftware services APIs integrations webapplicationsand digital productsthat support Low Carbons operational and dataplatformsandare used by business stakeholders
• Support dashboard and reporting tool development enabling analysis and visualisation of operational and financial performance
• Support the development and maintenance of data pipelines data models andLakehousesusing Microsoft Fabric.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines automated testing and deployment processesusing Azure DevOps
• Participate in code reviews and software design discussionslearning and applying engineeringbest practiceswhilst developingproficiencywith modern AI-assisted development tools
• Assistin monitoringtroubleshootingand improvingdata pipelines and production systems supporting platform reliability dataqualityand performance
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholdersto understand needs and deliver solutions
• Maintain technical documentation and adhere to technology governancesecurityand compliance standards ensuring solutions are maintainable

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable capability in software engineering data engineering analytics computer science or a related discipline through formal education apprenticeships certifications or practical experience
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle principles including version controltestingand deployment practices
• StrongPython programming skills
• Fluency inSQL
• Experience with Power BI
• ExperiencewithMicrosoftFabric
• Experience with MicrosoftAzure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communicationand collaboration skills
• Interest in renewable energy technologies

Helpful but not Essential Requirements

• Experience developing web applicationsand/or APIs
• Experienceworking in AI-enabled development environments
• Experience with Azure DevOps and working with Git-based development workflows
• Experience working with solar and battery operational data

WhatYoullGain

• Hands-on experience building scalable reliablesoftware anddata solutions for atechnology-enabledrenewable energy business
• Opportunity to expand your technical skills in cloud architectureweb app developmentdata engineering and analytics
• Work within an Agile framework supporting the full technology maturation funnel from ideation to deployment
• Collaborate with a diverse team and contribute to impactful projects driving sustainability
• Opportunity to help shape and influence the future direction of Low Carbons strategic data platform and digital products

Our Compensation & Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus your birthday off (with option to buy a further 5 days)
• Discretionary Bonus
• Bupa Health Check & Private Healthcare for you and your family (medical history disregarded)
• Contributory Pension
• Cycle scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Pluxee for commercial discounts and perks
• 3 additional days for volunteering to support causes of your choice

Were committed to building an inclusive team and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you dont meet every requirement listed but you believe you can succeed in this role we encourage you to apply. Were also happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Required Experience:

Junior IC