Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) – Software Engineering
Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS)
Smarter Grid Solutions is recruiting a Software Engineer Graduate Apprentice for 2026 start, with the full job description provided below. This is a terrific opportunity to join a fantastic team.
We have been partnering with SGS for six years and have an excellent track record as an industry partner whose apprentices have and are excelling both at work and university.
If you wish to apply, please send your CV to this email address:
compsci-ga-team@glasgow.ac.uk by midnight on Monday 23 March.
Applicants must submit one document only, so we suggest tailoring your CV for the role and including a brief and relevant personal statement at the top of your CV. Full details regarding this opportunity are below.
Position: Graduate Apprenticeship – Software Engineer
Location: Glasgow
Salary: Competitive
Smarter Grid Solutions is a pioneering technology Company that spearheaded the introduction of Active Network Management in the UK, and is now a world-leading provider of DERMS Software to electrical utilities. All UK distribution network operators use our software, and we support their expanded adoption through our professional services team including systems integration, project management, consultancy and managed services. Smarter Grid Solutions also provides its software to utilities in North America, Europe and Asia through our relationships with other parts of the Mitsubishi Electric group. Our software controls over 1.3GW of renewable generation, from wind turbines to electric vehicles, across our customer systems, making us a critical part of the infrastructure to keep the lights on.
The Opportunity
We want to help shape the tech talent of the future and are now looking for motivated and driven candidates who are eager to work in a fast-paced tech Company whilst gaining a University of Glasgow degree. This is the best of both worlds! You will be part of our team and gain first-hand experience of working in a successful tech Company whilst achieving a degree in Software Engineering. You will work alongside our fantastic teams of Developers, QA Engineers and domain experts who will share their knowledge and help you develop the skills you need to achieve your career in the tech industry.
What does the workplace role involve?
- Working alongside teams to develop knowledge and understanding of our products, technologies and methodologies
- Support and assist delivery team in client projects involving configuration of our software
- Assisting the Client Support team in resolving issues logged
- Assisting our product team in the development of our core products
- Working with our product team to understand our product offering in full
- Opportunity to continually apply and build upon the knowledge you gain at University
Who should apply?
We are looking for candidates who want a career in tech and are ready to work to achieve it. You need to be a driven and focused problem solver who is eager to gain as much knowledge and understanding as you can whilst being fully committed to achieving your degree.
Why Smarter Grid Solutions?
We offer excellent opportunities for individuals to kick-start their career through exposure to a wide variety of software tools and technologies as well as the opportunity to work in the exciting renewable energy sector.
Becoming an apprentice at Smarter Grid Solutions gives you the opportunity to work with and learn from a team of experienced people who will share their knowledge and support you every step of the way. Your day-to-day tasks will involve exposure to Java, C# and TypeScript as well as a range of technology stacks including Angular, AWS, SpringBoot and .NET core.
Plus, you will get to work in our head office based in the heart of Glasgow, take part in many social activities and be involved in shaping what our Company looks like in the coming years.
Essential Requirements
We’re looking for somebody with a keen interest in technology and software development. You don’t need to have prior coding experience. For entry to the University of Glasgow course, the requirements are as follows:
- Standard academic entry requirements: AAAA/AAABB
- Minimum academic entry requirements: BBBB (with justification)
- Higher Maths at B or above is required
- Highers should include two Science subjects
- Grades should be achieved by the end of S5
Please note:
Candidates who did not achieve the minimum grades in one sitting and are studying towards additional Highers and Advanced Highers in S6 may receive a conditional offer based on a higher entry tariff by agreement with the University.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 33 days holiday
- 5% matched employer pension scheme
- Opportunity to participate in the Company’s Profit-Sharing Incentive Bonus scheme, up to a maximum of 12% of base salary
- Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
- Life Cover (3x)
- Cycle scheme
- Hybrid Working Opportunities
