Software Developer (Golang)

Join us, be part of more.  

We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues that's energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, whilst living our powerful commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, more passion, and more potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently - we do it all. We make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.  

About your team: 

At Hive, our mission is to make it greener. 

With a little help from our friends at British Gas we’re helping customers to be waaaaay smarter with their heating and giving them control of their homes like never before. Through our range of thermostats, EV chargers, solar panels and energy-saving light bulbs, we’re here to help every home reach its eco-energy potential, from little switches that make a big difference.

An opportunity to play your part – We’re looking for a developer to help us build smart, scalable software that powers everything from cloud platforms to mobile apps. You’ll write clean code, test and debug, and help shape tools that support our journey to Net Zero. If you love solving problems and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: UK, Windsor (talk to us about flexible working)
The day to day:

• Designing, developing, and enhancing software solutions across cloud, mobile, and enterprise platforms
• Writing clean, scalable code using modern languages and frameworks such as Go (Golang), JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, and Java
• Building and deploying applications using technologies like AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Working with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Testing, debugging, and optimizing applications for performance and reliability
• Creating clear documentation and supporting smooth deployment and maintenance processes
• Collaborating with users and stakeholders to define system requirements and deliver impactful solutions

About You

• Skilled in analysing complex problems and designing smart, scalable software solutions across cloud, desktop, and mobile platforms
• Proficient in programming, debugging, and enhancing applications using modern languages and frameworks like Go, Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and Java
• Experienced in building commercial and end-user applications for areas such as materials management, finance, HRIS, and customer-facing tools
• Comfortable working with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Adept at writing clean, maintainable code and performing thorough testing to ensure reliability and performance
• Capable of producing clear documentation and supporting seamless installation, deployment, and maintenance processes
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to engage users and stakeholders to define system requirements and deliver impactful modifications

What's in it for you?

• Enjoy a generous market salary, along with fantastic growth opportunities and a vibrant work environment!
• Power up your pay with a 15% Employee Energy Allowance, surpassing the government's price cap!
• Secure your future with our comprehensive pension plan, designed for peace of mind.
• Elevate your health with our fully-funded company healthcare plan, prioritizing your well-being.
• Recharge with a generous 25-day holiday allowance, plus public holidays, and even purchase up to 5 extra days for extended relaxation!
• Experience unparalleled work-life balance with an exceptional selection of flexible benefits, from tech treats and eco-friendly car leases to travel insurance for your adventures!

Why should you apply?   
  
We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.  
  
https://www.morethanacareer.energy/hive

If you're full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.    
 

Help us, help you. We would love for you to share any information about yourself throughout our recruitment process so that we can better understand you and help shape your journey.