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Wood Mackenzie is the global data and analytics business for the renewables, energy, and natural resources industries. Enhanced by technology. Enriched by human intelligence. In an ever-changing world, companies and governments need reliable and actionable insight to lead the transition to a sustainable future. That’s why we cover the entire supply chain with unparalleled breadth and depth, backed by over 50 years’ experience. Our team of over 2,400 experts, operating across 30 global locations, are enabling customers’ decisions through real-time analytics, consultancy, events and thought leadership. Together, we deliver the insight they need to separate risk from opportunity and make confident decisions when it matters most.
Overview
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom (as listed in role postings). This position is for a Software Engineer II with experience building scalable web applications and backend services using TypeScript, React, and Node.js. Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (CloudFormation or Terraform) is required, along with CI/CD, observability, API gateways (Kong), and testing frameworks.
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality web applications and backend services using React, Node.js, and TypeScript.
* Build and maintain scalable infrastructure using AWS and CloudFormation or similar IaC tools.
* Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure reliable and efficient deployment processes.
* Write and maintain automated tests using frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or equivalent.
* Develop and manage RESTful APIs and API gateways to support service integrations.
* Monitor application performance and reliability using observability tools (e.g., Splunk, Prometheus, Grafana).
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, QA, and DevOps.
* Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
* Demonstrate strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills to foster a positive and productive team environment.
* Write clear, maintainable, and well-documented code and infrastructure scripts.
* Follow best practices for security, scalability, and performance.
* Continuously research and adopt new technologies and practices to improve the platform.
Qualifications
* Professional experience in software development.
* Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, and React.
* Solid experience with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway).
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
* Familiarity with CI/CD processes, including writing and maintaining Jenkins pipelines and related tools.
* Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools like Splunk, Prometheus, or Grafana.
* Knowledge of API Gateway concepts and experience with Kong or similar technologies.
* Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and system design.
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting the best people regardless of their race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. You can find out more about your rights under the law at www.eeoc.gov. If you are applying for a role and have a physical or mental disability, we will support you with your application or through the hiring process.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Information Services
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