Engineer, Software Engineering

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and forward-thinking Backend Software Engineer to play a key role in designing, building, and managing cutting-edge cloud-based software platforms. You’ll do this by collaborating closely with other software engineers, product owners, product designers, technical leads and senior engineering manager to create suitable solutions that transform the organisation, which also align to our engineering and architecture standards., * Build scalable, high-performance software using C# and .NET Core, writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code aligned to business goals

• Improve the performance, reliability, and uptime of distributed systems through automation and efficient deployment practices
• Implement robust security controls, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards
• Work within Agile and Lean methodologies to deliver value iteratively and continuously improve
• Collaborate closely with business and technical stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle
• Follow engineering and architecture standards, participate in code reviews and quality assurance, and maintain clear documentation to support knowledge sharing

Do you have experience in xUnit?, This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, reliable software solutions., * Good experience with C# and .NET Core, with solid backend engineering fundamentals

• Hands-on experience building services within microservice and event-driven architectures, including RESTful APIs
• Experience working in Azure, including Entra and modern authentication and authorisation practices
• Skilled in containerisation and automation (e.g. Docker)
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices, including Infrastructure As Code and observability (monitoring, metrics, tracing, alerting)
• Test-first mindset, with experience in unit and integration testing, and exposure to E2E and contract testing (e.g. XUnit, Playwright, PACT)
• Comfortable working in Lean/Agile environments (e.g. Agile, SAFe), with awareness of security and compliance standards (ISO 27001, GDPR).

Pulled from the full job description

• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme, Competitive Salary: £48,374 - £52,465 per annum (based on capability and experience)

Additional benefits:

• 28 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and swap up to 3 bank holidays to better fit your personal needs.
• A generous pension scheme with double matching up to 6% of your salary each month. For every £1 you contribute, we’ll contribute £2 - meaning a 6% personal contribution becomes an 18% total pension contribution.
• Life insurance cover of 10x your basic salary, plus employer contributions towards the cost of your Private Medical Insurance.
• Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes
• Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness
• Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare

At National Grid, our commitment to a cleaner, greener energy future is powered by the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Join our team as a Backend Software Engineer and be a part of something bigger-where your unique skills and passions can make a real difference. Together, we are superpowered.

National Grid is hiring a Backend Software Engineer on a permanent basis. This position is based in Warwick. You will also have the opportunity to work from our co-working space in London. This role is designated as hybrid working. Requirements may vary based on business needs and company policy.