Systems Development Analyst in Leeds

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonise to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe. At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonisation, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.

Position Overview: Ameresco Energy Supply Management (ESM) is an award-winning energy management consultancy business, providing strategic advice, risk management, energy analytics and energy optimisation services to clients throughout the UK. We are going through an exciting period of planned growth and are looking to recruit for a Systems Development Analyst based out of our office in Leeds, Yorkshire on a hybrid basis.

The ESM function is a leading utility consultancy with an enviable track record and reputation for innovation and exceptional client service. We have a unique combination of energy industry, trading, and financial expertise that ensures we bring a multi-disciplined approach to the optimal procurement, planning and ongoing management of energy costs, usage, and associated carbon emissions. Ameresco ESM have placed over 2,000 energy contracts worth in excess of £1 billion with 35+ suppliers on behalf of nearly 200 clients. We focus on a small number of high-value industrial and commercial clients with a considerable energy spend.

Team Structure - Energy Supply Management: There are three main teams within ESM – Client Services, Pricing/Risk Management and Consultancy. The breadth of activities that Ameresco ESM undertakes within the energy space is considerable, and this role is likely to gain the successful candidate significant exposure to these activities across all three teams.

Role Scope and Duties – Systems Development Analyst: Ameresco is looking for a Systems Development Analyst with a keen interest in programming and experience of full stack development. This is a pivotal role within the ESM function, acting as the unit’s dedicated full‑time developer and reporting directly to a Senior Analyst.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and upgrade internal and client facing tools and applications
• Ongoing maintenance of existing tools and functionality; testing and debugging of solutions
• Supporting colleagues with complex requests and project work
• Provide practical solutions to ad hoc operational queries
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• A degree from an accredited Computer Science or Information Technology programme or equivalent professional experience
• Experience in software development

Skill, Experience and Capabilities:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Experience in analysis, design, and implementation of software systems
• Proficiency in full stack development using C#, .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code
• Ability to design and develop clean, user-friendly web interfaces
• Ability to work independently to achieve defined goals
• Effective time management and the ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously
• Energy industry experience would be welcome but not essential

Personal Attributes:

• The successful candidate will be a clear communicator, confident and have a flexible approach to work
• A self‑starter able to identify priorities and progress work during periods without close supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to develop knowledge of the UK energy industry
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritise work under pressure and complete within deadlines

All Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.