Senior Software Developer

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. Wood is recruiting for a Senior Software Developer to support a portfolio of high‑profile technology projects in the UK. The position requires strong technical expertise in software design, development, and delivery, with a focus on building scalable and reliable solutions. Acting as the primary point of contact for all software development requirements, the role ensures clear communication and coordination across project teams.

Please note applicants must be able to pass the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.

The Senior Software Developer will be accountable for the design, development, and maintenance of software applications, ensuring they are delivered to the required level of quality, performance, and security, and in accordance with contractual requirements and Wood policies, procedures, and standards. Also, the Senior Software Developer will contribute to the development of existing and new applications to meet customer and business requirements.

Within Technical Consulting, our clients range from both major and independent operators of onshore oil & gas and clean energy facilities such as carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and windfarms, through to suppliers, fabricators and EPC contractors. We execute projects from concept through detailed design, construction and commissioning on a worldwide basis. We are proud to be working on projects that support the energy transition journey, enabling a more sustainable future for us all.

• A caring team culture we support each other professionally and personally, encouraging knowledge sharing across all areas of the business
• Energy Transition Academy join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field
• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the Energy sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

• Designing and developing new functionality and enhancing existing products/solutions following core principles, practices, architectural and security standards
• Writing well designed, high-quality, well-tested and clean code following SOLID principles
• Creating system guides and designs for complex changes to mitigate risks and provide guidance on technical approach
• Contributing to core principles, practices, architectural and security standards
• Actively being involved and contributing or leading in all phases of the software development life cycle, including troubleshooting and fixing problems across multiple environments and operating platforms
• Resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation
• Providing accurate effort estimations, supporting the development of user requirements, testing plans and deployments
• Conducting code reviews and advocates for technical excellence while being open to change when needed
• Implementing and providing input on the design of required security measures such as firewalls or message encryption, monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems in line with security by design principles
• Acting as a mentor for less‑experienced peers through both technical knowledge and leadership skills
• Efficiently utilising Continuous Delivery and Dev Ops tools and practices to build and deploy software

• Minimum 2.1 Degree in Computer Science or related field
• Have substantial…