Designs and engineers all‑electric home energy products for clean, resilient virtual power plants.
Develop internal software tools, data pipelines, and cloud services to boost team productivity.
1 months ago ago
Entry-level
Internship
London, England, United Kingdom
Office Full-Time
Company Size
250 Employees
Service Specialisms
Energy Storage Solutions
Solar & Battery System Design
Virtual Power Plant (VPP) Programs
Installer Certification & Support
Grid Services Aggregation
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Energy
Solar
Battery Storage
Clean Energy
Role
Description
requirements gathering
software tools
cloud services
process automation
data architecture
Work across multiple teams in the organisation to gather requirements, architect and deliver end-to-end software tools and cloud services used by the Lunar teams
Developing software tools to manage internal processes such as production lines, hardware procurement or component design
Define data access patterns and storage models for internal databases and processes, including the company Data Lake, to enhance their efficiency
Requirements
aws
cloudformation
python
postgres
functional programming
data warehousing
Good experience using CloudFormation and AWS
Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Experience with Data Warehousing and Data Lakes
Comfortable collaborating with colleagues in the Pacific Time zone
Good experience using relational databases
A proven track record of at least 3 years' of developing and architecting software, encompassing the full lifecycle from prototype to production.
Experience integrating internal systems and processes with third-party APIs
Direct experience with functional programming
Good experience in developing Python
Good experience with Postgres
Good experience with backend TypeScript or another statically typed language
Ability to gather requirements from non-technical users and use them to drive the development of end-to-end solutions.
Good experience using infrastructure as code
Benefits
Access to Spill - Mental Health Support platform
Cycle To Work scheme and Workplace Nursery benefit
A wellbeing and lifestyle benefits plan through Medicash
5% employer contributions pension matching
Competitive salary and stock options package
A budget for work-related training of £1,000 per financial year and an allowance of 4 training days
Private Medical Insurance scheme through BUPA (medical history disregarded);
Enhanced Maternity + Paternity Pay
25 days annual holiday entitlement + 8 Bank Holidays
Happy working in a small, fast-moving team, in which your initiative and contributions can have a big impact
Flexible start and finish times, fully remote working or hybrid depending on preferences
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
$300 million
Series C Funding
The company secured significant backing from Sunrun and SK Group, enabling global expansion.
20 kWh
Battery Capacity
The flagship system provides reliable energy storage and backup capabilities.
25-year
Warranty Duration
The system is built to stringent quality standards, ensuring long-term reliability.
Lunar Energy was founded by a former Tesla Energy executive with a mission to electrify homes through integrated battery and solar systems.
The company has expanded its global presence across the US, UK, and Japan.
The Lunar System combines modular batteries, hybrid inverter, smart panel, and panel-level maximizers into an easy-to-install home energy ecosystem.
The AI-driven Gridshare software (acquired via Moixa) intelligently manages energy usage and enables participation in virtual power plants.
The system delivers reliable backup even in extreme conditions like flooding and seismic events.
Strategic partnerships include integration with Eaton smart breakers and collaboration with Sunrun on virtual power plant deployments.
Lunar’s network of connected systems empowers homeowners and supports grid resilience by aggregating distributed energy resources.
Culture + Values
Fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment built on trust, curiosity, and a sense of urgency.
Empowers employees to think innovatively, make bold decisions, and drive meaningful change.
Supports a healthy work-life balance through flexible work arrangements and generous time-off policies.
Creates a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, people-first, supportive, engaging, and fun workplace.
Adopts a data-driven and science-focused approach to innovation and operational excellence.
Environment + Sustainability
35+ Grid Support Events
Clean-Energy Storage Dispatch
Partnership with California DSGS program to incentivize clean-energy storage dispatch for grid stability.
100% Clean Energy
Home Energy Transition Goal
Mission to transition all homes to rely entirely on clean energy through generation, storage, and control.
Enabling homeowners to generate, store, and control their own energy
Using Gridshare AI-powered software to optimize energy distribution
Focus on Virtual Power Plants to balance grid demand and reduce fossil fuel reliance
AI-driven predictive maintenance and real-time analytics to enhance efficiency
Implicit net-zero target through clean energy transition
Inclusion & Diversity
Prioritizes building a diverse and inclusive workplace that values individual perspectives and contributions
Actively recruits and supports employees from a range of backgrounds and experiences
Fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where all employees feel valued and respected
Culture emphasizes trust, leadership, curiosity, and success through customer satisfaction