OVO

Senior Software Engineer (AIX)

OVO  •  £58k - £85k/yr  •  Hybrid  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

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Location: Hybrid – Hub-based (Bristol, Glasgow, or London) + Work from Home
Salary: £58,000 – £85,000 DOE + 15% On-Target Discretionary Bonus + 9% Flex Pay
3-Word Snapshot: Build | Collaborate | Deliver


Why this role matters:

At OVO, our mission is simple but huge: solve the climate crisis through Plan Zero.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll own the end-to-end development of complex, core systems that push our technology forward. In this role, you’ll lead technical initiatives, make critical design decisions, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to bring AI-driven products directly to market via mobile applications.

What you’ll be doing:

Reporting directly to the Delivery & Growth Lead, you’ll drive engineering excellence and power our green mission:

  • Technical Leadership & Architecture: Drive the architectural vision for key features, design robust and scalable systems, and shape our technical roadmap.
  • Engineering Excellence: Champion software best practices by writing clean, performant code, conducting rigorous code reviews, and implementing robust automated testing.
  • Product Execution & Delivery: Translate complex technical projects into clear, executable tasks within an Agile framework, resolving blockers to keep delivery moving.
  • Mentorship & Community: Lead, mentor, and elevate fellow engineers while actively contributing to OVO’s wider engineering community through workshops and knowledge sharing.

What you’ll bring:

You don’t need to tick every single box to apply - if you have the core toolkit and a passion for problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

The Essentials:

  • Agile Software Experience: Significant hands-on experience building and delivering high-quality, clean code within agile environments.
  • Backend & Microservices Expertise: Strong skill in designing scalable microservices using languages like Node.js, Python, or TypeScript.
  • Cloud & DevOps: Practical experience with cloud platforms (GCP or AWS), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern CI/CD practices.
  • Frontend Frameworks: Proficiency in modern frontend technologies such as React.js and/or React Native.
  • Leadership & Communication: A proven track record of mentoring engineers, driving technical initiatives, and collaborating in high-ownership team settings.

Nice to have (but not essential):

  • Prior experience bringing AI-driven solutions to market within the constraints of mobile platforms.

Where & how you’ll work:

We believe in flexibility that works. You’ll be assigned to your closest hub office (Bristol, Glasgow, or London). We expect hub-based team members in the office at least once a week and for in-person OVO Connection events, paired with flexible work-from-home options.

Sponsorship: Please note, we’re currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

What’s in it for you?

We reward impact. On top of your core salary (£58,000–£85,000 depending on experience), you’ll get:

  • 15% On-Target Discretionary Bonus: Tied to our collective Plan Zero mission performance.
  • 9% Flex Pay: An extra 9% on top of your salary (4% auto-enrolled into pension, 5% yours to take as cash, put into pension, or spend on flex benefits).
  • Time Off: 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays).
  • Green & Home Perks: Up to £400 towards OVO Energy plans, plus discounts on solar, smart thermostats, and EV chargers.
  • Family: Flexible hours and enhanced parental leave.
  • Health & Lifestyle: Healthcare cash plan / private medical cover, gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, and ultra-low emission car leasing.

Everyone Belongs at OVO:

Changing the world takes all of us. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace representing all gender identities, ethnicities, abilities, ages, and backgrounds. We also have 8 employee-led Belonging Networks you can join from day one.
Need any reasonable adjustments during the application process? Let us know on your application form - we’re here to make the process as easy and comfortable for you as possible.

Ready to make a difference?

If this sounds like your next challenge, hit 'Apply Now' - even if you don't feel you hit 100% of the criteria! We can’t wait to hear from you.

OVO

About OVO

OVO Energy was founded in 2009 and redesigned the energy experience to be fair, effortless, green and simple for all customers.

OVO is on a mission through its sustainability strategy Plan Zero to tackle the most important issue of our time; the climate crisis, by bringing our customers with us on the journey towards zero carbon living. OVO Energy has committed to being a net zero carbon business and achieve bold science-based carbon reduction targets by 2035, while helping members reduce their household emissions at the same time.

Through OVO Foundation, our climate-focussed charity, we're creating a greener, brighter future for the next generation by funding climate action and education projects for kids across the UK.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Bristol, GB
Year Founded
2009
Website
ovo.com
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