Software Engineer (Python) - Hybrid/Remote

About Us

At National Grid, we keep people connected and society moving. But it’s so much more than that. National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen. As we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. So, join us as a Software Engineer, and find your superpower.

National Grid is hiring a Software Engineer for our Electricity Distribution (NGED) team. We offer flexible working arrangements, including the option for home working. However, you will be required to be available for our quarterly planning meetings, which will take place at our offices in Bristol or Plymouth.

Reporting to the Head of Software Engineering, the Software Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing software (cloud and on premise), platforms, tooling and systems (SaaS and on-premise) in support of the development team. The role is responsible for ensuring system scalability, reliability, efficiency and security across diverse environments, while driving automation and operational excellence. The software engineer is expected to play a critical role in enhancing resilience and optimising performance, while adhering to industry best practices and compliance standards.

Key Accountabilities
• Design and deploy scalable, high-performance software that aligns with the company’s long-term operational and business goals.
• Monitor, analyse, and enhance the performance and reliability of large-scale distributed software platforms to ensure continuous uptime and efficiency.
• Develop automation solutions for configuration management, system provisioning, and deployment to streamline operations and reduce manual interventions.
• Implement and maintain security protocols, ensuring software is compliant with regulatory standards and best practices, including data encryption, access control, and vulnerability management.
• Lead the resolution of platform outages or performance degradation issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including QA engineering, DevOps, and IT

About You
• Proven experience in a software engineering role, with a focus on managing and scaling systems in cloud or hybrid environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (we use AWS), containerisation technologies, automation tools and orchestration tools.
• Proficient in Python programming
• Proficient in test-driven development and behaviour-driven development practices.

More Information

A competitive salary between £55,000 - £65,000 – dependent on capability

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%. You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation from diverse teams & perspectives and business need. We are committed to building a workforce so we can represent the communities we serve and have a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.