Senior Software Engineer; EMO

Working pattern

Full-Time / Fixed Term Contract for 12 months

Delivery & Growth Lead

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Build, Collaborate, Deliver

Communication, Delivery Expertise, Amplification

Depending on the needs of your business area, we expect hub based people to be in the office at least once a week, and to go to OVO Connection events in-person. You’ll be assigned to the closest one of our three hub offices, Bristol, Glasgow, or London; unless your role requires field‑based work. Each hub has accessible spaces to park your laptop, is designed to inspire people, help them connect and bring big ideas to life.

At OVO, we are on a mission to solve one of humanity's biggest challenges, the climate crisis. And we know it takes all of us to change the world. That's why we need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us.

Everything we do here spins around Plan Zero. So, naturally, the team you’ll be joining plays a gigantic role in making that happen. Here’s how:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll own the end‑to‑end development of complex systems and features that are core to our business.

This is a 12 month fixed‑term contract. You will lead technical initiatives, make critical design decisions, and mentor engineers to elevate the team's capabilities. Your expertise will be the driving force that ensures we build scalable, high‑quality software that pushes our company forward.

• Technical Leadership & Architecture: Drive the architectural vision for key features, designing robust, scalable systems and contributing to the technical roadmap to influence the future direction of the product.
• Engineering Excellence & Quality: Champion best practices by writing clean, efficient code, leading rigorous code reviews, and implementing comprehensive automated testing to ensure high‑quality, performant solutions.
• Mentorship & Team Growth: Lead and mentor other engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration through knowledge sharing, technical discussions, and constructive feedback.
• Project Execution & Delivery: Translate complex projects into clear, executable tasks within an Agile framework, proactively resolving blockers to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of team commitments.
• Community & Knowledge Sharing: Actively contribute to the wider engineering community by leading discussions, sharing expertise through documentation and workshops, and driving the exchange of best practices.

Professional

Experience:

Significant hands‑on experience developing software in an agile environment, with a proven track‑record of delivering high‑quality, clean code.

Backend & Architecture: Expertise in designing and building scalable microservices‑based architectures using languages like Node.js, Python, and Type Script.

Cloud & Dev Ops: Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD practices.

Frontend Development: Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks such as React.js and/or React Native.

Leadership & Mentorship: Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor other engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Collaboration & Problem‑Solving: Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to thrive in a high‑ownership, collaborative team environment.

We’ll pay you between £58,000 and £90,000, depending on your specific skills and experience.

We keep our pay ranges broad on purpose to give us, and you, flexibility to match your experience to our zero carbon mission.

You’ll be eligible for an on‑target bonus of 15%. We have one OVO bonus plan that focuses on the collective performance of our people to deliver our Plan Zero goal.

Flex Pay: 9% Flex Pay on top of your salary – 4% auto‑enrolled into your pension, 5% yours to use for flexible benefits or cash.

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