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We are expanding our IT department and have a number of exciting roles available in our Applications team based at Exeter or Plymouth.

We are looking for experienced Software Developers to join us and make a real difference. Working in one of a number of product teams, you will be receiving the close mentorship, additional training and guidance required to realise your goals. Opportunities include mobile, web, database and cross-platform application development.

If you have an IT related degree or equivalent and have additional practical experience in an IT software development role, then we look forward to hearing from you.

So what are you waiting for, apply today!

As part of our hybrid working approach and in line with our policy, this role allows you to apply for a mix of office and home working. Hybrid working can only be considered once your initial training is complete and subject to business need.

• Please note the successful candidate may initially be appointed at a lower salary until all relevant courses and training are complete.

If you are offered a position, you will be required to undertake and successfully complete a BS7858 security screening check.

As an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we celebrate individual difference and are actively bringing in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build on our inclusive culture. We anonymise all jobs in our recruitment system, so we can eliminate unconscious bias and be a workplace that reflects the community we serve. Hiring managers only have access to necessary information after shortlisting has taken place and before interview so they can prepare.

You will work on tasks spanning all aspects of the software development lifecycle, both collaboratively and individually. You will join us in our relentless refining of the craft of software development: learning new technology stacks, adopting and adapting processes and best practices.

In an always learning environment you will collaborate with other teams and problem solve by coming up with creative solutions to requirements before transforming into functional elements.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing, evolving and maintaining software and services
• Translating requirements into tasks and code
• Testing and peer review of work produced by other team members
• Participate in the design of new systems and functionality
• Supporting the wider technical teams in the business
• Being adaptable to new technologies and challenges

You will have an IT related degree or equivalent and have additional practical experience in an IT software development role.

A background in mobile, middleware, database or front-end development with appreciation of Cyber Security and understanding of secure development principles and practices. You will have an understanding of relational databases and SQL and software development life cycles with source control and CI/CD

Strong analytical and organisational skills as well as good interpersonal skills, self-confidence and personal drive are essential to be successful in this role along with a willingness , once suitably qualified, to participate in an out of hour’s standby working arrangement within the team.

It would be beneficial to have general/working knowledge of Mobile, Hybrid or Native Development / Toolsets and Familiarity with Object Oriented / Procedural Programming Languages.

Candidates may not necessarily possess all the skills required to carry out the role at present but should have the confidence and ability to reach the necessary standards with training.

If this is your opportunity to join us, you’ll find we offer a supportive, rewarding and friendly working environment where you’ll be empowered to build a career. Along the way, you’ll be invested in, be enabled by the latest technology and find that we’re always interested in evolving our systems and processes so that we get even better, every day.

We strive to maintain a workplace that values diversity and wellbeing by accepting and respecting individual differences such as ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical abilities, marital status, employment status, religion or belief.

Our extensive benefits package includes:

• A competitive salary between £44,367 - £49,522
• 26 days paid leave plus 8 bank holidays, up to 28 days with continuous service
• Competitive contributory pension scheme (maximum company contribution up to 10%)
• Annual Share Save plan
• Contributory private healthcare scheme
• Flexible working hours – subject to 37 hours per week and some set core hours
• Hybrid working - remote & office mix (subject to probationary period)
• Progression & career opportunities
• Close mentorship and regular feedback
• Training and development opportunities
• Support via our Employee Assistance Programme, including musculoskeletal and physiotherapy services
• Home working kit including laptop, monitor & headset provided
• Free On-Site Parking

Additional Application Information

Recruitment correspondence is usually sent by email, so please do check your email account including spam/junk folders regularly after the closing date.

To enhance your candidate experience, we recommend using Google Chrome to complete your online application. Should you have any questions regarding this or require additional support to complete your online application, please email [email protected]

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient numbers of suitable applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.

We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses.

Our IT team are vital to our business in many ways. Not only do they assist their colleagues across the business by supporting and enabling everything from desktop computers and networking to managing infrastructure, they also take care of cyber security and develop applications. Right now, we’re looking for Software Developers to join us.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Our desire is to bring in more employees from diverse backgrounds to build further on our inclusive culture. We value and celebrate individual difference and we believe that an inclusive culture will help the business grow as a positive, strong and innovative company.