Software Engineer II

Software Engineer II - Wood Mackenzie

Wood Mackenzie is a global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enriched by technology and human intelligence, we provide real‑time analytics and consultancy to help customers make confident decisions in a changing world.

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, with strong expertise in cloud technologies (AWS) and infrastructure as code tools such as Cloud Formation. The role also requires experience with CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, API gateways (Kong), and testing frameworks to ensure high‑quality software delivery.

Above all, we value excellent team players who thrive in collaborative environments.

• 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 such as 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 our platform.

• 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 such as Cloud Formation or Terraform.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes, including Jenkins pipelines and related tools.
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools such as 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.

• 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.

We are an equal‑opportunities employer. We are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or hiring process.

Location:

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
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Employment type:

Full‑time

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