Software Developer

Ref number: 2106

This role will be based in our Glasgow office with hybrid and flexible working options available.

The Opportunity

We are currently looking for a Software Developer to join our expanding Software Development team in our Glasgow HQ.

The successful candidate will be working within a dynamic software team on IES’s Intelligent Community Design (iCD) masterplanning tool. iCD is a 3D tool that can evaluate resource demands for multiple buildings at the scale of campuses and local communities. It undertakes dynamic thermal simulations and calculations for energy and water use and calculates resulting carbon emissions and associated operational resource costs. The day-to-day workload will involve the following:

• Developing new and existing features in a codebase that is written in Ruby, JavaScript and C++
• Interfacing with internal and external applications and services
• Requirements capture and analysis from internal and external stakeholders

The Candidate

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience:

Essential Skills:

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline such as Computer Science.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience developing code in a commercial environment.
• Experience with some or all of the following languages:
  • HTML / JavaScript / CSS
  • Ruby (or Python)
  • C++
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated team player

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with UI development ideally React
• Experience working with Web Services
• Experience working with databases and data file formats
• Experience working as part of an Agile team
• Knowledge of source control systems

The Rewards

In return we offer the chance to work for a dynamic company in an exciting and supportive working environment; we will reward you with a competitive salary; private health care; a contributory pension scheme; life insurance, retail discounts, enhanced maternity and paternity, flexible start times and hybrid working options.

Happy to talk flexible working!

To Apply

To apply for the role please send a covering letter stating the skills you have from the requirements listed above and an up to date CV to [email protected]. You are also welcome to provide some samples of your work. Please ensure you include the job title and reference number in your application.

Early application is encouraged and IES reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

The Company

At IES we have been working in Climate Tech for the last 27 years and we consider the fight against Climate Change a moral imperative that drives all our decisions. We value People, Purpose and Innovation. We offer a flexible and supportive working environment and the opportunity to work with a team of friendly, interesting and diverse people from across the globe, who are passionate about what we do.

Our mission is to contribute to conserving the earth’s natural resources for future generations by reducing the carbon emissions of the built environment. IES is at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the Climate Tech sector. Our Virtual Environment (VE) software is already the only tool that allows designers and engineers to simulate the full performance of a buildings. We are now expanding our portfolio with new solutions to tackle the built environment at any scale.

IES’ technology is supported by integrated consulting services and today its capabilities are expanding from use on individual buildings, to helping create sustainable communities, cities and countries.

We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex and sexual orientation. Individuals are treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.

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How to apply

To apply for the role please send a covering letter stating the skills you have from the requirements listed and an up to date CV to:

[email protected]

Early application is encouraged and IES reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.