We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone! We're looking for a Software Developer to join us at our Nottingham office on a 1 year Fixed Term Contract

Software Developer

Here's what you'll be doing

Location - Nottingham, NG1 4BX

Salary - £35,505 to £47,699

Hybrid Working Model - Only 2 days per week in the office1 Year Fixed Term Contract

At E.ON we are leading the energy transition towards net zero. E.ON is a global provider of specialised energy solutions. To support the continuing growth of our Field Debt Solutions business we're looking for a Software developer to join us on a 1 year fixed term contract.

You will be working in an agile methodology environment using mainly SQL and VBA to maintain databases, construct reports, fix bugs, and more. You'll be responsible for crafting, enhancing, and upholding our performance reporting systems and software solutions for existing and emerging workstreams, which will aide our expansion into new markets.Using your knowledge, you will support the execution of software development tasks whilst actively participating in stakeholder meetings across the business to ensure our processes and workstreams are helping the business to meet it's targets.

Other responsibilities include -

Delivering performance reporting to business requirements by deciphering and designing technical solutions to develop new/existing capability, supporting additional workstreams for internal and external clients.
Responsible for discussing data architecture decisions in both production and reporting environments with your line manager, ensuring our data is accessible in both easy to access and there is only one source of truth
Responsible for financial tracking of all departmental activities at an auditable level, to invoice our clients and effectively manage our cost to serve
Prioritise work effectively using a DevOps platform making recommendations for reprioritisation to your line manager
Create and review technical/procedural documentation to allow efficient improvement/bug fixing by your peers
Communicate in a timely manner to all affected end users and business leaders where bugs are identified/new requests are made and provide timely updates on progress and resolution
Work alongside the operational field and office teams to understand current processes and procedures, looking to deliver innovative solutions to improve performance
Ensures all new/changes to existing solutions are version controlled using Git, changes are thoroughly tested and pull requests are authorised by an independent peer before being released into production
Where changes impact multiple system/require system down time create detailed and independently reviewed plans to limit business impact, using a run/play book · Work with peers to collaborate where multiple technologies/skills are required to deliver a solution

What we need from you

Advanced SQL (Oracle/T-SQL)
Working knowledge of VBA and MS Access
Intermediate MS Excel
Creative problem solver who can see a task through to resolution or delivery
Proactively engages and communicates with key stakeholders regardless of level
A demonstrable need for accuracy and thoroughness
A team player, able to interact with peers to ensure delivery where multiple technologies/skills are required

Desirable

Experience of MS SQL Server
Familiar with the licence conditions and legal requirements relating to the fair treatment of customers in debt

Here’s what you need to know

Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days holiday + bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus and the chance to choose from 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. In fact, our benefits package recently won the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022! As the only energy company to feature in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (our current ranking is 8th) we’ve proven that we’re committed to equal opportunities and actively promote a diverse and inclusive working environment, and fairness for everyone.
We realise the best people bring their energy at different times, so we’re happy to talk flexible working and offer a range of flexible working options, including full time, part time and job share.
As a Disability Confident Employer we interview every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
We’ve exciting opportunities for everyone to develop their talent at E.ON. Our open access, inclusive talent networks provide networking, learning and development for all, building your skills, qualifications, and capabilities throughout your career.