Graduate Software Developer in Nottingham

Launch your career as a Graduate Software Developer in the renewable energy sector. Be part of a team dedicated to creating a sustainable future. EvoEnergy is a renewables and engineering specialist delivering behind-the-meter solar PV, battery storage, EV charging and solar carports. We’re focused on improving the customer experience across the full lifecycle of each project – from enquiry and design through installation, monitoring and aftercare. Technology plays a big part in how we scale. We have plenty of opportunities to automate internal processes, improve data flows between teams, and build tools that help our customers and colleagues get clear, timely information.

The Role: We are looking for a highly motivated Graduate Software Developer to join our collaborative development team. You’ll help develop and maintain software solutions used across the business, working closely with colleagues in engineering, operations, sales, finance and customer support. This role is ideal for a recent graduate who enjoys solving real-world problems, learning quickly, and building clean, reliable software in a supportive environment – with the added opportunity to be part of a fast evolving team.

What You’ll Be Working On: Depending on your interests and business priorities, you may contribute to:

• Internal tools and workflow automation to reduce manual admin and improve accuracy
• Modelling and data analysis algorithms to improve our ability to design and monitor systems
• Customer-facing dashboards and reporting to support project updates and long-term asset monitoring
• Integrations between systems (e.g., project management, CRM, finance, monitoring platforms)
• Improving existing applications through performance optimisation, better UX, and reliability enhancements
• Observability and support processes (logging, monitoring, alerting, triage) to keep systems healthy

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, test, and debug software applications according to specifications and requirements.
• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle, including analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code using industry best practices and coding standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects and issues identified during testing or production use.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and understand user needs, ensuring software solutions align with business objectives.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously enhance your skills and contribute to the team’s success.
• Document software designs, technical specifications, and development processes for future reference and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to the improvement of existing software applications by identifying areas for optimisation and proposing innovative solutions.
• Maintain a proactive approach to problem-solving, demonstrating a strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.

Qualifications:

• Achieved or on track for a 2:1 (or higher) Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline OR equivalent practical experience or professional qualification.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, data structures and algorithms.
• Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and good development hygiene (branching, pull requests, reviews).
• Confidence in debugging and problem solving, with a structured approach to investigating issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Enthusiasm for learning and growing as a software engineer in a professional team environment.
• Cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure (or AWS) and SaaS concepts.
• Database understanding and ability to work with structured data.
• SQL knowledge; KQL (Kusto Query Language) beneficial.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tooling (e.g., Azure DevOps pipelines).
• Testing approaches (unit/integration) and an interest in building reliable systems.
• Knowledge in any of the following: Blazor, MudBlazor, Highcharts.
• Comfortable with Excel (exposure to Visual Basic would be a plus).
• Experience with firmware development will be useful.

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that impact customers and business operations from day one.
• Exposure to real-world software delivery: requirements, development, release, and production support.
• Training and professional development support, including time to learn and build confidence in the stack.
• A company culture that values innovation, continuous improvement and collaboration.
• The experience of architecting fully end-to-end solutions from on-site hardware to cloud-based services.
• A flexible hybrid arrangement with a mix of office-based collaboration in Nottingham and home working.

Please note that this job description is a general outline of the required responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations of the position. It is not intended to be exhaustive or limit the scope of the job. Additional duties may be assigned based on the company’s needs and the individual’s capabilities.