Solve complex technical challenges with creativity and pragmatism, delivering high-impact solutions aligned with business and user needs.
Lead the design and implementation of robust software solutions for Rivers and Seas Watch, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and development trends, continuously enhancing your skillset and contributing to Southern Water’s innovation culture.
Operate within Southern Water’s IT governance and regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance and resilience.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into technical deliverables.
Champion engineering excellence through coding standards, peer reviews, automated testing, and comprehensive documentation.
Requirements
azure
devops
full‑stack
react
node.js
fme
Experience in regulated or large-scale enterprise environments is beneficial.
Proven experience in full-stack software development, with a strong portfolio of impactful projects.
Experience with cloud platforms (we use Azure) and modern DevOps practices.
Comfortable working in Agile environments, with a strong understanding of iterative delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Advanced proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Angular), with good knowledge of TypeScript..
Solid expertise in back-end development (e.g., Node.js, Python, .NET) and relational databases (e.g., SQL).
Experience with low-code/no-code geospatial tools such as FME and ESRI AGOL SDK is highly relevant, as these platforms are central to our current delivery approach.
Benefits
Two paid volunteering days a year
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
Full funded eye tests
Occupational health service
Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
Health Cash Plan
25 days annual leave
Digital GP service
Life assurance equal to 4x salary
Cycle to work scheme
Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
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
2.25 million
Customers Served
Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.
0.5 GL
Drinking Water Pumped
Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.
£72m loss
Operating Loss
Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.
Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.
Culture + Values
“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”
Environment + Sustainability
24% by 2025
Renewable Energy Target
Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.
75% by 2035
Storm Overflow Compliance
Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.
£7.8B Capital Plan
Environmental Investments
£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.
Three‑Star EPA
Environment Agency Rating
Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.
On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.
Inclusion & Diversity
No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found