Associate Software Engineer - Energy

Overview

Hi! We\’re UW. We’re on a mission to take the headache out of utilities by providing them all in one place. One bill for energy, broadband, mobile and insurance and a whole lot of savings!

We’re aiming to double in size as we help more people to stop wasting time and money. Big ambitions, to be delivered by people like you.

Got your attention? Read on…

The challenge

For our customers and Partners, UW just needs to work –there when you need it, and invisible when you don’t. Just like flicking a switch.

Our proposition to customers is simple, but for our technology teams, the behind-the-scenes complexity is what makes it so interesting. Learn more about life in our Tech teams here.

We put people first. It’s all about you..

At UW, we put you first. We provide the autonomy and support for you to excel at tackling complex challenges, ensuring swift, quality delivery. Our hands-on leaders are dedicated to fostering your growth through guidance, experimentation, and continuous learning. We believe in open discourse and true collaboration. Leveraging Go, Kafka, React, and TypeScript within a highly scalable, modern Kubernetes infrastructure to make your mark.

Here\\\’s the key skills and experience we\\\’re looking for you to bring:

Qualifications

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, Python or React.
• the ability to understand and balance technical and commercial requirements for software products.
• An understanding of design patterns and how to apply them would be great but not essential
• You\’ll be comfortable in a dynamic, iterative development environment within a regulated framework.
• You\’ll value collaboration, emotional intelligence, and maintain an ego-free approach.
• It\’s important to be pragmatic in finding solutions that prioritise good business outcomes.
• Finally a exceptional level of attention to detail in all aspects of work is critical

Responsibilities

We work in small, fully autonomous teams that have real ownership of their products. We use the best tool for the job and constantly look for better.

Energy is at the heart of UW, with over 95% of our customers taking at least 1 Energy service. As a Software Engineer in the Energy team, you\’ll find yourself working on high-impact projects such as our ongoing Energy Transformation and Market Wide Half Hourly Settlement – projects which lay the foundation for the next phase of UW.

What you’ll do and how you will make an impact

About the role

• You will work with advanced technologies including Go, Kubernetes and AWS.
• You will be part of a team that values agile methodologies, driving products from concept to production.
• You will tackle complex challenges within a dynamic, regulated tech landscape.

What you’ll do

• Write clean, well-documented code and perform thorough testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Align technological solutions with both technical, product, and operational needs to drive integrated success.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate within a remote team setting, fostering a productive and supportive environment.
• Stay adaptable and continuously update your skills with new technologies, contributing to our culture of continuous improvement.

Benefits and Why UW

So why pick UW?

We’ve got big ambitions so there’s going to be plenty of challenges. There are also a lot of benefits:

• An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation.
• Share Options and Save as You Earn scheme.
• Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free.
• A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary.
• Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive.
• Discounted private health insurance, access to an Employee Assistance line and a free Virtual GP.
• Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future.
• A commitment to helping you develop and grow in your role.

Apply

Apply here!

You’ve got this far… Hit apply – we can’t wait to hear from you! Worried you don’t hit all the criteria? We welcome applications from diverse and varied backgrounds so get your application in and let’s chat!

Martyna Zbyszewska will be your point of contact throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do.

We provide equal opportunities, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered.

Please note, if you are successful and offered a role at UW, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.