Volcore

At Volcore, our team of wholesale electricity traders and technical experts work together to make real-time decisions that support increasing renewable generation and keep the electricity system stable. We are a profitable and ambitious scale-up, with several full-time, on-site openings in our technical team to underpin our rapid growth. LOCATION Manchester City Centre, On-site EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent Full-Time What You'll Do Solve real-world energy problems, often requiring novel approaches developed through team collaboration and original research. Identify and ingest relevant data, ensuring thorough documentation in our internal knowledge base. Iteratively test hypotheses and develop proof-of-concepts to solve real-time forecasting problems. Document and visualise results, sharing insights with the team. Develop, deploy and maintain our software with a focus on speed and accuracy. Continually improve our shared libraries and workflows to ensure they are fast, accurate and a delight to use. Role model and advise on best practices and become a trusted expert in the topics you work most deeply on. Why Volcore? Uncapped career development: Deliver value, and you'll be recognised and rewarded, regardless of title or experience. We offer continuous opportunities for growth and new challenges. Fast-growing scale-up: We're a profitable, ambitious company on a rapid growth trajectory, giving you the opportunity to play a key role in shaping our future. Impactful problem solving: You will be trusted with significant projects that can immediately, visibly affect our success and the industry more broadly, leading to innovative solutions in areas that haven't been tackled before. Minimal bureaucracy: Your ideas and feedback matter. We prioritise time for you to focus on what you do best, while still providing support from the wider team. Modern tech stack: Including Python, Node JS / Typescript, PostgreSQL, DuckDB and Rust. Colleagues instead of customers: Everything you build will be used by people sitting next to you. High-performing, friendly team: Work alongside bright, driven people who are trusted to deliver and enjoy socialising after a successful day. About You No energy expertise required, but you must quickly learn new concepts and think independently. Several (at least 3) years of professional software development experience, with a focus on accuracy, performance, and maintainability. Proven ability to solve complex real-world mathematical problems, including selecting and implementing the right algorithms, and delivering clean, efficient, and reliable code. Practical experience with Python, backend TypeScript, and SQL, or the ability to upskill rapidly with minimal direct training. The ability to document and communicate your thinking clearly, including in our knowledge base, notebooks, comments and code itself. Ownership of projects from start to finish, with intrinsic drive to deliver high-quality work quickly. By the time this role commences, be eligible to live and work full-time in the UK. Meteorological data manipulation and physical systems modelling. Real-time and online forecasting, especially time-series. Novel, domain-specific feature extraction. Finance, sports betting, derivatives or other markets experience. Typically this position attracts people who have outgrown their previous role and are seeking more responsibility or more challenging subject matter. Starting salary: £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience + participation in our bonus scheme for high-performers. To apply, please: Submit your CV, highlighting how your experience meets the requirements for this role Complete the short application questionnaire Thank you for reading this far. We look forward to hearing from you.

A profitable energy scale-up in Manchester is seeking a Software Developer to tackle real-world energy challenges. This role involves developing and maintaining software, collaborating on innovative solutions, and problem-solving in a team-focused environment. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of software development experience, particularly with Python and TypeScript. A competitive salary of £40,000 to £55,000 is offered, alongside a bonus scheme for high-performers.

At Volcore, our team of wholesale electricity traders and technical experts work together to make real-time decisions that support increasing renewable generation and keep the electricity system stable. We are a profitable and ambitious scale-up, with several full-time, on-site openings in our technical team to underpin our rapid growth. LOCATION Manchester City Centre, On-site EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent Full-Time What You'll Do Solve real-world energy problems, often requiring novel approaches developed through team collaboration and original research. Identify and ingest relevant data, ensuring thorough documentation in our internal knowledge base. Iteratively test hypotheses and develop proof-of-concepts to solve real-time forecasting problems. Document and visualise results, sharing insights with the team. Develop, deploy and maintain our software with a focus on speed and accuracy. Continually improve our shared libraries and workflows to ensure they are fast, accurate and a delight to use. Become a trusted expert in the topics you work most deeply on. Why Volcore? Uncapped career development: Deliver value, and you'll be recognised and rewarded, regardless of title or experience. We offer continuous opportunities for growth and new challenges. Fast-growing scale-up: We're a profitable, ambitious company on a rapid growth trajectory, giving you the opportunity to play a key role in shaping our future. Impactful problem solving: You will be trusted with significant projects that can immediately, visibly affect our success and the industry more broadly, leading to innovative solutions in areas that haven't been tackled before. Minimal bureaucracy: Your ideas and feedback matter. We prioritise time for you to focus on what you do best, while still providing support from the wider team. Modern tech stack: Including Python, Node JS / Typescript, PostgreSQL, DuckDB and Rust. Colleagues instead of customers: Everything you build will be used by people sitting next to you. High-performing, friendly team: Work alongside bright, driven people who are trusted to deliver and enjoy socialising after a successful day. About You No energy expertise required, but you must quickly learn new concepts and think independently. Strong software development fundamentals, including optimisation of performance and implementation of complex algorithms from scratch. Ideally this should be demonstrated through passion projects or work experience beyond coursework. Strong modelling and analysis skills using Python, SQL and backend Typescript (or two of the three and the ability to very quickly upskill with targeted support). Excellent, practical statistical/mathematical knowledge. The ability to document and communicate your thinking clearly, including in our knowledge base, notebooks, comments and code itself. Ownership of projects from start to finish, with intrinsic drive to deliver high-quality work quickly. By the time this role commences, be eligible to live and work full-time in the UK. Previous longer-term employment, even where not directly related to this role, e.g. hospitality and labouring. Software development outside of academic study, including personal projects and professional work. Meteorological data manipulation and physical systems modelling. Real-time and online forecasting, especially time-series. Starting salary: £34,000 + participation in our bonus scheme for high-performers. To apply, please: Submit your CV, highlighting how your experience meets the requirements for this role Complete the short application questionnaire Thank you for reading this far. We look forward to hearing from you.

A fast-growing energy technology company in Manchester is seeking a skilled software developer to tackle real-world energy problems. In this role, you will solve complex challenges, document your findings, and develop software with a focus on performance. A starting salary of £34,000 plus bonuses is offered. No prior energy expertise is needed, but you must demonstrate strong software development skills and the ability to learn quickly. This is a full-time, on-site position.

A dynamic clean energy company located in Manchester seeks a passionate software developer to tackle real-world energy issues. You'll work on innovative projects that utilize Python, SQL, and Typescript, documenting and sharing insights effectively. The role offers significant career growth opportunities in a high-performing and friendly team environment. Starting salary is £34,000, complemented by a bonus scheme for high performers.

At Volcore, our team of wholesale electricity traders and technical experts work together to make real-time decisions that support increasing renewable generation and keep the electricity system stable. We are a profitable and ambitious scale-up, with several full-time, on-site openings in our technical team to underpin our rapid growth. LOCATION Manchester City Centre, On-site EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent Full-Time What You'll Do Solve real-world energy problems, often requiring novel approaches developed through team collaboration and original research. Identify and ingest relevant data, ensuring thorough documentation in our internal knowledge base. Iteratively test hypotheses and develop proof-of-concepts to solve real-time forecasting problems. Document and visualise results, sharing insights with the team. Develop, deploy and maintain our software with a focus on speed and accuracy. Continually improve our shared libraries and workflows to ensure they are fast, accurate and a delight to use. Become a trusted expert in the topics you work most deeply on. Why Volcore? Uncapped career development: Deliver value, and you'll be recognised and rewarded, regardless of title or experience. We offer continuous opportunities for growth and new challenges. Fast-growing scale-up: We're a profitable, ambitious company on a rapid growth trajectory, giving you the opportunity to play a key role in shaping our future. Impactful problem solving: You will be trusted with significant projects that can immediately, visibly affect our success and the industry more broadly, leading to innovative solutions in areas that haven't been tackled before. Minimal bureaucracy: Your ideas and feedback matter. We prioritise time for you to focus on what you do best, while still providing support from the wider team. Modern tech stack: Including Python, Node JS / Typescript, PostgreSQL, DuckDB and Rust. Colleagues instead of customers: Everything you build will be used by people sitting next to you. High-performing, friendly team: Work alongside bright, driven people who are trusted to deliver and enjoy socialising after a successful day. About You No energy expertise required, but you must quickly learn new concepts and think independently. Strong software development fundamentals, including optimisation of performance and implementation of complex algorithms from scratch. Ideally this should be demonstrated through passion projects or work experience beyond coursework. Strong modelling and analysis skills using Python, SQL and backend Typescript (or two of the three and the ability to very quickly upskill with targeted support). Excellent, practical statistical/mathematical knowledge. The ability to document and communicate your thinking clearly, including in our knowledge base, notebooks, comments and code itself. Ownership of projects from start to finish, with intrinsic drive to deliver high-quality work quickly. By the time this role commences, be eligible to live and work full-time in the UK. Previous longer-term employment, even where not directly related to this role, e.g. hospitality and labouring. Software development outside of academic study, including personal projects and professional work. Meteorological data manipulation and physical systems modelling. Real-time and online forecasting, especially time-series. Starting salary: £34,000 + participation in our bonus scheme for high-performers. To apply, please: Submit your CV, highlighting how your experience meets the requirements for this role Complete the short application questionnaire Thank you for reading this far. We look forward to hearing from you.

At Volcore, our team of wholesale electricity traders and technical experts work together to make real-time decisions that support increasing renewable generation and keep the electricity system stable. We are a profitable and ambitious scale-up, with several full-time, on-site openings in our technical team to underpin our rapid growth. LOCATION Manchester City Centre, On-site EMPLOYMENT TYPE Permanent Full-Time What You'll Do Solve real-world energy problems, often requiring novel approaches developed through team collaboration and original research. Identify and ingest relevant data, ensuring thorough documentation in our internal knowledge base. Iteratively test hypotheses and develop proof-of-concepts to solve real-time forecasting problems. Document and visualise results, sharing insights with the team. Develop, deploy and maintain our software with a focus on speed and accuracy. Continually improve our shared libraries and workflows to ensure they are fast, accurate and a delight to use. Role model and advise on best practices and become a trusted expert in the topics you work most deeply on. Why Volcore? Uncapped career development: Deliver value, and you'll be recognised and rewarded, regardless of title or experience. We offer continuous opportunities for growth and new challenges. Fast-growing scale-up: We're a profitable, ambitious company on a rapid growth trajectory, giving you the opportunity to play a key role in shaping our future. Impactful problem solving: You will be trusted with significant projects that can immediately, visibly affect our success and the industry more broadly, leading to innovative solutions in areas that haven't been tackled before. Minimal bureaucracy: Your ideas and feedback matter. We prioritise time for you to focus on what you do best, while still providing support from the wider team. Modern tech stack: Including Python, Node JS / Typescript, PostgreSQL, DuckDB and Rust. Colleagues instead of customers: Everything you build will be used by people sitting next to you. High-performing, friendly team: Work alongside bright, driven people who are trusted to deliver and enjoy socialising after a successful day. About You No energy expertise required, but you must quickly learn new concepts and think independently. Several (at least 3) years of professional software development experience, with a focus on accuracy, performance, and maintainability. Proven ability to solve complex real-world mathematical problems, including selecting and implementing the right algorithms, and delivering clean, efficient, and reliable code. Practical experience with Python, backend TypeScript, and SQL, or the ability to upskill rapidly with minimal direct training. The ability to document and communicate your thinking clearly, including in our knowledge base, notebooks, comments and code itself. Ownership of projects from start to finish, with intrinsic drive to deliver high-quality work quickly. By the time this role commences, be eligible to live and work full-time in the UK. Meteorological data manipulation and physical systems modelling. Real-time and online forecasting, especially time-series. Novel, domain-specific feature extraction. Finance, sports betting, derivatives or other markets experience. Typically this position attracts people who have outgrown their previous role and are seeking more responsibility or more challenging subject matter. Starting salary: £40,000 to £55,000 depending on experience + participation in our bonus scheme for high-performers. To apply, please: Submit your CV, highlighting how your experience meets the requirements for this role Complete the short application questionnaire Thank you for reading this far. We look forward to hearing from you.

A growing technology company based in Manchester is seeking a skilled software developer to join their team. In this role, you'll solve complex energy problems and improve systems in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has experience in software development, especially with Python and TypeScript. You'll also benefit from a competitive salary and ample opportunities for career development. Join a high-performing team that values your ideas and contributions.