Job Description
Full Stack Software Engineer (Node + React)
Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site + 2 days WFH) at our GivEnergy UK Head Office in Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 9HX. You must have the ability to reliably commute, or plan to relocate before starting work
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm (flexible)
Experience Level: 2+ years of experience ideally with 1+ years of React
Salary: £40K - £60k pa (+bonus scheme)
The Role:
Don’t consider this an exhaustive list – if it is a yes to all the below, great! If it is most – we still want to hear from you, our biggest criteria is simply that you are a talented & motivated developer who is excited about the renewables sector:
- 3+ years’ development experience
- 1+ years in React.js (preferable)
- Experience with Node.js
Including an understanding and competence in:
- TypeScript (Node.js)
- AWS (RDS, EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, S3, ElastiCache, SES, API Gateway, Lambda, SSM)
- MySql/RDBMS
- VCS (GitHub)
- Developing, testing, and consuming RESTful APIs
Who Are We?
GivEnergy is the market leading UK manufacturer of domestic & commercial energy storage solutions. We specialise in smart, internet connected inverters and battery systems that play a critical role allowing our customers to store renewable/cheap-rate energy for any-time consumption.
Our products drive huge energy savings for our customer, while giving them the tools to reduce their carbon footprint though renewable storage, support the grid by minimising peak demand and allowing them to use cheaper, greener energy at any time of day. We're committed to investing in technically advanced, smart hardware and software solutions that can help our customers extract even more efficiencies from our hardware. This is why we need YOU!
Our Software Leadership Team brings together a wealth of experience from global leaders such as Google, Microsoft, Codethink, Accenture, Goldman Sachs etc, we have active research partnerships with leading UK universities & we are investing heavily in building a world class technology team, bringing Silicon Valley tech company thinking to the heart of Staffordshire!
We love to push the boundaries and possibilities of software development & unlike our competitors our hardware and software aren’t white-labelled, giving us full control of integration, product development, support warranty etc. Owning our stack end-to-end gives us an exciting advantage, allowing us to innovate rapidly & act as a start-up, whilst as market leaders with 500% year on year growth & global presences, you may not have heard of us yet, but you might well soon!
What you’ll be doing:
No two days will look the same in this role, you can expect a mix of the below accountabilities:
- Working with the larger team analysing requirements & building new features.
- Working with & enabling the expert user community.
- Analyse issues raised and creating releases.
- Designing, developing and improving automations.
- Consulting on & executing architectural & tech stack improvements.
- Maintain system stability and optimise performance in our AWS environment.
Why Work With Us?
There couldn’t be a better time to join the thriving renewables industry as it charges from strength to strength! In return for your hard work, this is what we bring to the table:
- Regular performance-based salary reviews.
- The opportunity to earn 2 generous bonuses each year (a profit share scheme and a performance-based bonus)
- Refer A Friend Scheme* (£500 per successful referral)
- Cycle To Work Scheme*.
- Electric Vehicle Charger Scheme*.
- Developer Hardware Scheme* (system installed to support home testing)
- No car charger... no problems! Charge your vehicle at work at a reduced rate.
- Regular company events, shows and exhibitions.
- Join our team of foodies, with free tea and coffee provided onsite with regular snacks thrown in too!
- We love to home-grow our talent, so there’s plenty of opportunities to progress and grow and bags of continuous professional development.
- Discounts available on our products*.
* Terms apply
At GivEnergy, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to build on our already inclusive culture.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and veterans.
We are dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all, and we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Join us in shaping a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone can thrive.
Agencies: Please note that we do not require agency support at this time. Anything received will be treated as a gift.