Salary: £28,000 - 28,000 per year Requirements: We are looking for an ambitious software engineer or computer science graduate. We want candidates who are enthusiastic about the latest software trends and technologies. We want candidates with a willingness to learn, progress, and grow within the team. Degree-level education in a relevant subject or equivalent experience. Appreciation of software development practices and design, including OOAD, DDD, TDD, and patterns. Experience with a high-level programming language such as Java, Python, NodeJS, TypeScript, or C#. Exposure to desktop, web, or mobile application development. Exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, GCP, Serverless, or Containers. Exposure to web technologies such as REST API, HTML5, JavaScript, Angular, or React. Exposure to database technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, Mongo, or DynamoDB. Exposure to DevOps practices and tools such as configuration as code, CI/CD, or Docker. Responsibilities: We will involve you in the end-to-end software development life cycle. We will work closely with in-house domain experts on requirements analysis. We will design, develop, and test software components, APIs, and applications. We will monitor and support operational systems and implement DevOps best practices. We will research new technologies, prototype ideas, and bring innovation to our solutions. We will develop cloud, enterprise, web, and mobile solutions. We will integrate, process, and analyse data from customer and third-party systems. We will design complex data science and advanced analytics solutions. We will develop reporting, data mining, and visualisation tools. We will use cloud and other cutting-edge technology to solve real industry problems. Technologies: API AWS Angular Azure C# CI/CD Cloud DDD DevOps Docker GCP HTML5 Support Java JavaScript Mobile MySQL Network NodeJS Oracle Python REST React Serverless TDD TypeScript Web More: We are Crowder Consulting, a professional business of consulting engineers, software developers, and data analysts serving the UK and international water industry. For over 30 years, we have developed innovative consultancy, data, and field services solutions for water network management, leakage, and NRW reduction initiatives. Our flagship Netbase System acts as a Digital Twin for client water operators networks, supported by a Digital Services Platform that delivers web-based technologies and advanced analytics. We have been established since 1985, employ over 150 people, and have been Investors in People accredited since 2004, reflecting our commitment to developing our team. We offer a permanent role, a starting salary from £28k depending on experience, an employer contributory pension scheme, increasing annual leave, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working options from our Birkenhead offices with excellent transport links. last updated 24 week of 2026