We\'re hiring! Python software developer in Edinburgh

Salary: Up to £55,000 FTE, depending on experience

Term: 4 or 5 days per week (negotiable), permanent position

Location: Edinburgh

Experience: 4 years+ with a relevant degree or additional years' experience

Scene is recruiting 1 full-stack software developer with a focus on back-end development and a commitment to a socially just transition to a net zero economy. You will work as part of our existing development team, based at our Edinburgh office. Scene Connect ("Scene") is a leading renewable energy consultancy in local energy and energy access, with innovation projects in the UK and the Global South. We work across the UK, and are currently part of international projects in Ethiopia, Malawi and Mozambique.

With the ongoing success of our innovation work, we are looking to expand our technical team with new appointments – with specific focus on developing our building energy modelling capability to support the decarbonisation of homes and domestic demand response. We are looking for candidates who buy-in to what we stand for, both in terms of our mission and our collaborative approach to team working.

We are a small but expanding business - we currently have 14 staff across our Edinburgh and Liverpool offices and support remote working. We are an Equal Opportunities employer, and we are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. You must have the right to live and work in the UK from the date of commencement of employment.

To apply for this position please take a good look at our website - www.scene.community to see if you like what we do - then email your CV and a max 1 page covering letter outlining why you would be a good fit for the position, to admin@scene.community before 30th May 2025. The vacancy is available immediately and we will commence interviews upon receipt so early applications are encouraged.

We are looking for a software developer with confidence in the development of web services and user interfaces as well as experience in software development as part of a team. Candidates with passion for decarbonising the energy sector and modular micro-services architecture are invited to apply. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with at least 4 years of experience in software development. Ideally you will also have a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a relevant subject, or additional years of work experience.

What You'll Do

• Work on an exciting new product - "Shared Works" - to help people better understand the energy use in their homes and make recommendations to reduce energy use, cost and carbon emissions. This will involve developing new features to improve energy demand modelling of existing buildings and model the effects of installing different low carbon technologies, energy efficiency measures and smart controls on energy use;
• Work as part of our ZUoS team, joining an established team of 3 senior developers, a solutions architect, a technical modelling lead and a built environment researcher;
• Work in a friendly and constructive environment that supports your growth;
• Occasionally be required to switch context to other R.

You have knowledge of Python or are willing to learn. You have a good understanding of data structures and how to apply them effectively to solve problems. You care about writing readable, well tested code. Passion for web technologies and a desire to remain up to date with the latest technologies and share your knowledge.

Technologies we use

We use the following technologies in our product and service development. While you may not have professional experience in these, you will be expected to demonstrate the ability to learn and to problem solve.