Hybrid Software Engineer – Python

at Utilita Energy

• Job title: Software Engineer – Python
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: £39,545 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Cloud, DynamoDB, Grafana, Python, Terraform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Oxford, United Kingdom

About the role

• Software Engineer developing cloud-native solutions for energy and utilities sectors. Building scalable systems with Python and AWS tools while collaborating in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineering cloud-native solutions using Python and AWS services like Lambda, Eventbridge or DynamoDb , S3 & SQS.
• Collaborating in cross-functional teams, contributing to product design, architecture, and delivery.
• Writing clean, maintainable code that adheres to best practices and internal standards.
• Deploying infrastructure with Terraform, ensuring environments are reproducible and secure.
• Participating in Agile ceremonies, helping shape the direction of the product and the team.
• Monitoring and improving systems using tools like CloudWatch and Grafana.

Requirements

• Commercial Python experience, with a passion for writing elegant, efficient code.
• Hands-on AWS expertise , particularly with serverless services ( Lambda, Eventbridge , DynamoDb , S 3 OR SQS ).
• Experience with infrastructure as code, ideally using Terraform.
• A DevOps mindset, with an appreciation for CI/CD, observability, and secure deployments.
• Agile team experience, with the ability to adapt, collaborate, and communicate effectively.
• A problem-solver at heart, who enjoys tackling complex challenges and delivering smart solutions.

Benefits

• Bonus Scheme, made up of personal and company elements.
• Career progression, we’re an expanding organisation.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme, company contribution at 4% of your salary when you contribute 5%.
• The opportunity to win tickets to major outdoor events including, gigs and shows at arenas around the UK.
• We offer an EV car scheme. Qualifying terms and conditions apply.
• A health care scheme that includes dental, eye care, treatments, and diagnostics health consultations.
• Death in service – we pay three times your annual salary to your designated next of kin, giving them peace of mind should you sadly pass away during service.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to counselling support, legal and financial advice 24/7 365 days a year, as well as a GP line and Your Care.
• We also offer all our staff a paid volunteering day every year.
• Plus, the chance to be involved in various fund-raising opportunities.