Associate Software Engineering

About us

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 Associate 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 Associate 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, with an expectation of 3-4 days per month in the office. Requirements may vary based on business needs and company policy.

About The Role

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Associate Software Engineer to launch their career in a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on experience building and maintaining modern, cloud-based platforms. This role is perfect for someone curious, motivated, and eager to learn—someone who enjoys solving technical challenges and takes pride in learning about delivering high-quality, reliable software.

What You'll Do

• Gain hands-on experience building scalable, high-performance software, contributing to either frontend (React, Next.js, TypeScript) or backend (C#, .NET Core) development.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code aligned with long-term business objectives and modern engineering best practices.
• Develop an understanding of distributed systems, including deployment processes, performance optimisation, reliability, and security considerations.
• Work within Agile and Lean methodologies to deliver value iteratively, collaborating closely with both business and technical stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle.
• Follow engineering and architecture standards, contributing to code reviews, testing and QA activities, and maintaining clear documentation to support knowledge sharing and continuity.

About You

• A strong interest in software engineering, with a basic understanding of either frontend or backend development and some hands-on experience (through education or work) being advantageous.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, alongside an understanding of Azure cloud services and fundamental CI/CD principles.
• A willingness to learn and apply a test-first approach, including automated testing, with any exposure to TDD or BDD considered a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the confidence to approach challenges logically and effectively.
• A clear communicator with a creative, curious, and inquisitive mindset, eager to learn and continuously improve.

What You'll Get

A highly competitive salary of £42,781 per annum
 
Additional benefits:
A competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%
You will receive a bonus based on personal and company performance
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

More Information

The closing date for this vacancy is 1st June. However, we encourage candidates to submit their applications as early as possible and not to wait until the published closing date. National Grid’s recruitment periods can and may vary. We reserve the right to remove this advert or close it to further applications at any point during the recruitment process.
 
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates – we make appointments purely on merit, assessed against objective selection criteria. We support flexible working and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process should you have any physical or mental impairment which may affect your ability to participate in the process.

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**Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.**