Software Engineer

Join us, be part of more.  

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  

About your team: 

At Hive, our mission is to make it greener. 

With a little help from our friends at British Gas we’re helping customers to be waaaaay smarter with their heating and giving them control of their homes like never before. Through our range of thermostats, EV chargers, solar panels and energy-saving light bulbs, we’re here to help every home reach its eco-energy potential, from little switches that make a big difference.

An opportunity to play your part  - At Hive, we're building technology that helps millions of customers live smarter, greener, and more connected lives. As a Software Engineer, you'll join our Platform Team, developing and enhancing the services that power Hive's smart home ecosystem while supporting customers on their journey to net zero. Working with modern AWS technologies, including Lambda, ECS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, EventBridge, and CloudFormation, you'll design and build scalable, resilient cloud-native solutions that support everything from smart heating and energy management to electric vehicle charging.

You'll be part of a collaborative team that embraces innovation, explores emerging technologies, and solves complex engineering challenges in a fast-moving industry where no two days are the same. If you're passionate about technology, cloud engineering, and creating solutions that make a real difference, Hive is the place to do it.

Location: UK-based hybrid role, Occasional travel to site.

Day to day

• Design, build, test, and deliver scalable software solutions that power Hive's smart home ecosystem and create real value for our customers.
• Develop new cloud-native services and platform capabilities, contributing to technical designs and engineering decisions across the product lifecycle.
• Take ownership of the services you build, supporting a "You build it, you run it" culture focused on reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders, sharing knowledge, reviewing code, and delivering high-quality solutions together.
• Contribute to Agile delivery practices using GitHub and Scrumban, managing tasks effectively while maintaining clean, well-documented code.
• Continuously enhance your skills and help modernise Hive's technology landscape, always keeping customer needs at the heart of every solution you create.

What are the must haves

• A curious and agile-minded engineer who loves learning, embraces new technologies, and enjoys solving complex problems in a collaborative environment.
• Strong experience developing software with GoLang and Python, with knowledge of Java or Kotlin considered a bonus.
• A solid understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD), automated testing, and modern CI/CD practices to deliver high-quality software with confidence.
• Experience building and operating cloud-native applications within AWS, particularly using Lambda, DynamoDB, and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with serverless development frameworks such as Serverless Framework, AWS SAM, or AWS CDK, alongside development tools including GitHub, Maven, and Gradle.
• A passion for innovation, with an interest in Generative AI-powered development tools and how they can improve engineering productivity, quality, and day-to-day workflows.

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment!
• Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap!
• Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind.
• Elevate your health with our fully-funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being.
• Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation!
• Experience unparalleled work-life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco-friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures!

Why should you apply?   
  
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.  
  
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/hive

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.    
 

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