Location: Truro
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience) + benefits
Build software with real-world impact and help accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero.
At Kensa, we’ve been pioneering ground source heat pump technology since 1999, helping drive the UK’s shift to cleaner, more affordable heating. As a Junior Software Developer, you’ll work on real products and systems that support low-carbon heating technology - gaining hands-on experience while learning from experienced developers and engineers. This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their software career who enjoys solving problems, learning quickly and contributing to purposeful innovation.
You’ll be joining a collaborative team where curiosity, continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing are valued - and where your work will contribute to technology that makes a genuine difference for customers, communities and the planet.
What you'll be doing:
Design, build, test and maintain software products that support Kensa’s heating solutions.
Help develop and improve controller software for heat pump systems.
Work closely with developers, engineers and project stakeholders to deliver practical, high-quality solutions.
Contribute to problem-solving, testing and continuous improvement across new and existing products.
Communicate progress, ideas and risks clearly within the team.
Support the development of software that connects digital tools with physical heating systems and products.
Learn through hands-on delivery, collaboration, feedback and exposure to real engineering challenges.
Skills and experience
Previous experience with Git and CI/CD
Competent in programming languages: C#, TypeScript, C
Experience with RESTful API
Experience with UI development tools/frameworks, including at least one of the following: React, Vue, Tailwind, CSS or SCSS
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
A proactive approach to learning, problem-solving and managing priorities.
What’s in it for you?
At Kensa, you’ll join a mission-driven team working on solutions that directly impact people, communities, and the planet. This is a great opportunity to build your career in a supportive environment, working on purposeful technology alongside experienced colleagues from software and engineering backgrounds.
We support our colleagues with:
Flexible Working: Hybrid and office-based options to suit your lifestyle.
Growth and Development: Opportunities to stretch your skills through meaningful, collaborative work.
Wellbeing Support: Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
Time Off: 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days with service.
Health and Security: Private Health Insurance (after one year) and company pension.
Community Impact: Paid volunteering days.
Dog-Friendly Offices: Some of our spaces, including HQ, welcome four-legged friends.
If you’re excited by purposeful technology, hands-on learning and the chance to build software that supports the UK’s low-carbon future, we’d love to hear from you.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let us know - we’ll be happy to support you.
You’re welcome to include a short cover note (a few paragraphs is plenty) explaining what draws you to Kensa and how your experience aligns with the role, but it’s optional - please apply in the way that suits you best.
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Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026