Software Engineer II

Location: City of Edinburgh
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Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience.

Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.
** Wood Mackenzie Values
*** Inclusive – we succeed together
* Trusting – we choose to trust each other
* Customer committed – we put customers at the heart of our decisions
* Future Focused – we accelerate change
* Curious – we turn knowledge into action
** Job Description
** We are seeking a talented Software Engineer II to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have experience developing scalable web applications and backend services using Type Script, React, and Node.js. You should have strong expertise in cloud technologies, especially AWS, and be proficient in managing infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Cloud Formation. The role also requires experience with CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, API gateways (specifically Kong), and testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Above all, we value candidates who are excellent team players and thrive in collaborative environments.
** Main Responsibilities
*** Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality web applications and backend services using React, Node.js, and Type Script.
* Build and maintain scalable infrastructure using AWS and Cloud Formation or similar IaC tools.
* Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient deployment processes.
* Write and maintain automated tests using frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or equivalent.
* Develop and manage RESTful APIs and API gateways to support service integrations.
* Monitor application performance and reliability using observability tools (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana).
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, QA, and Dev Ops.
* Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
* Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster a positive and productive team environment.
* Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code and infrastructure scripts.
* Follow best practices for security, scalability, and performance.
* Continuously research and adopt new technologies and practices to improve the platform.
** Qualifications
* ** Professional experience in software development.
* Strong proficiency in Type Script, Node.js, and React.
* Solid experience with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway).
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Cloud Formation or Terraform.
* Familiarity with CI/CD processes, including writing and maintaining Jenkins pipelines and related tools.
* Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools like Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana
* Knowledge of API Gateway concepts and experience with Kong or similar technologies.
* Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and system design.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
** Equal Opportunities
** We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at  If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.
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