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    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.

    About the role

    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

    • Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
    • Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.
    • Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
    • Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
    • Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.