About the Role
Kickstart Your Career Again with EDF’s 2025 Returner Programme!
Location: UK-Wide
Opportunity: 6-month Returnship
Start Date: Mid-September / Early October 2025
Application Deadline: 9th July 2025
Interviews to take place: Week Commencing 14th July 2025
Are you an experienced professional ready to reignite your career after a break? EDF is proud to partner once again with Career Returners to launch the 2025 EDF Returner Programme - designed to support talented individuals like you in making a flexible, supported return to work.
Join us to gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and grow your professional network - all while contributing to Britain’s transition to a cleaner, low-carbon future.
The Opportunity
As part of our Business Change and IT function, we are looking for a Software Engineer to join our team. The Software Engineer will work closely with the product owner, architect(s), and scrum master in order to bring new functionality and technical improvements to market. Our Software Engineers play a key role in designing, developing and maintaining a highly secure multi-account enterprise AWS infrastructure in close coordination with other product teams, Enterprise Security and Enterprise IT.
We are looking for someone who is proactive and comfortable in demonstrating ownership of solution features or capabilities in order to deliver value to our customers. You will be solution orientated - working with ambiguity, agility and willingness to test and experiment to fulfil business needs. You will have technical experience across a number of platforms including (but not limited to) cloud architectures, server architectures, test driven development and automated testing knowledge.
Why EDF?
EDF is the UK’s largest producer of low carbon electricity, powering millions of homes and businesses while driving the country towards net zero. From innovative energy solutions to cutting-edge infrastructure, EDF is at the forefront of tackling climate change and building a sustainable future.
What the Programme Offers:
- 6-month paid employment with potential for a permanent role
- Specialised return-to-work coaching from Career Returners
- A supportive peer cohort of returners to grow alongside
- A dedicated buddy and mentor to guide your journey
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Flexible working hours — full time, part time, job sharing, and flexible start/end times available
Who Should Apply?
To qualify for this program, experienced professionals must have had a career break of 18 months or longer as of September 2025.
Hear From Our Returners:
“The support from Career Returners, HR, managers, and my buddy gave me the tools and confidence to return to work successfully.”
Nivia De Freitas, 2023 Returner
EDF’s Commitment to Inclusion:
At EDF, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where every voice is heard and valued. We guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum role criteria.
Ready to Power Your Future?
Apply now to begin your journey with EDF
Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.
