Junior Software Engineer

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re 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 world’s 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 a Junior Software Engineer to join our Technology Department and work with us on our Technology Roadmap, helping to deliver The Park data platform and key strategic products for Low Carbon. 

Working across Low Carbon's digital technology stack, you will contribute to the design, development and operation of data platforms, software services, web applications and analytical products on Microsoft Azure and Fabric. These solutions are key enablers for Low Carbon's ambition to build renewable energy generation at scale and support both operational and strategic business objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and maintenance of software services, APIs, integrations, web applications and digital products that support Low Carbon's operational and data platforms, and are 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 and Lakehouses using Microsoft Fabric.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes using Azure DevOps
• Participate in code reviews and software design discussions, learning and applying engineering best practices whilst developing proficiency with modern AI-assisted development tools
• Assist in monitoring, troubleshooting and improving data pipelines and production systems, supporting platform reliability, data quality and performance
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand needs and deliver solutions
• Maintain technical documentation and adhere to technology governance, security and 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 control, testing and deployment practices
• Strong Python programming skills
• Fluency in SQL
• Experience with Power BI
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Experience with Microsoft Azure
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in renewable energy technologies

Helpful, but not Essential Requirements

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

What You’ll Gain 

• Hands-on experience building scalable, reliable software and data solutions for a technology-enabled renewable energy business
• Opportunity to expand your technical skills in cloud architecture, web app development, data 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 Carbon's 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

We’re committed to building an inclusive team and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you don’t meet every requirement listed, but you believe you can succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re 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.