Graduate Software Developer

City Science

7d • Remote

About The Position

City Science is seeking a Graduate Software Developer to join its full-stack development team and create applications and tools that support the company’s decarbonisation mission. The role involves developing digital products used to plan, monitor, evidence and visualise decarbonisation pathways, as well as supporting internal teams with automated and digitised insights. Developers work collaboratively with consultancy specialists across areas including transport, energy, sustainability, carbon accounting and applied data science.

The role is remote within the UK, with flexible working arrangements and optional use of collaboration spaces in London, Bristol and Exeter. It is a permanent, full-time position at 40 hours per week, with a six-month probation period. Existing coding skills are not required, though they are desirable; candidates with self-taught skills are encouraged. City Science mainly uses JavaScript and Python, alongside other languages. Cloud-services experience is desirable, and experience using AI to support software development is welcome, while independent skills, motivation and communication are expected.

The salary is £30,000–£40,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Applicants must already have their own right to work in the UK for more than two years; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Requirements

• BSc 2:1 or better in a STEM subject.
• Very strong mathematical and numerical skills.
• Motivation to learn and develop coding and technology skills across the full stack.
• Excellent problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate science to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for making the case for, and executing, decarbonisation.
• Own right to work in the UK for more than two years.

Nice To Haves

• First-class degree, PhD or higher-level qualification.
• Coding experience or self-taught coding skills.
• Experience with JavaScript, Python or other programming languages.
• Experience working with cloud-based services.
• Experience using AI to support software development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications and tools that help clients plan, monitor, evidence and visualise decarbonisation pathways.
• Work on energy modelling, including the Home Energy Model and building physics or benchmarking.
• Support internal staff by providing insights with a high level of automation and digitisation, meeting or exceeding industry-standard practices.
• Manage the full development stack and work flexibly to meet emerging needs.
• Collaborate across teams and build relationships between consultancy professionals and software developers.
• Drive the use of new technologies and integrated ways of working.
• Communicate the case for decarbonisation through cutting-edge software tools.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Opportunity for career progression.
• Ongoing mentoring, training and support from senior professionals, including support towards professional chartership.
• Paid membership of up to two institutions.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Membership of the group pension scheme.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level