Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, DevOps

Software Engineer Job Description

Department
:
Engineering - Billing

Reports To
:
Team Lead

Work Location: Chorley - Hybrid

Hours of Work: 37.5

Position Type: Full-Time

Rate Type
:
Salary

Grade: 5

We are an innovative and market-leading software & services company based in Chorley serving clients in the utility sector ranging from new entrants to large existing suppliers. We deliver sophisticated software solutions and managed services in a Private Cloud infrastructure, servicing both traditional and modern real-time, smart energy clients.

We operate a Hybrid working policy so you will be able to flex between working in the office and your home location to carry out this role, however during your initial training period the need to be in office with other team members will be essential. Our UK office is based in Chorley, which is where you will be based.

While this position is full-time, we are open to discussing flexible working patterns that accommodate individual needs. If you require flexibility in your work schedule, please let us know during the application process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

As a Software Engineer, you shall be expected to develop and unit test software to the ESG Global (Energy) Ltd Java development standards ensuring all products are of acceptable quality to the end customer. As part of the Billing team, you shall be managed and report directly to a Team Lead and work with a strong team with vast experience in the Energy Industry who are looking forward to the arrival of new skills.

You will be working for the billing of new digital energy services across the utilities market. You will be working on development projects throughout the software lifecycle, from requirements analysis, design, and development to testing, release management, and support.

• To understand GUI standards and assist users in interpreting these as required, liaising with the users and understanding GUI design and prototyping.
• To appreciate the importance of design and software specifications.
• To construct and document new and amended software in accordance with ESG Global (Energy) standards, to meet the requirements of design/program specifications.
• Have an interest in the Java eco-system, read about new frameworks, keep up to date with new language features and think how these can be applied to existing products.
• Develop and document new and amended complex software in accordance with ESG Global Ltd standards, working with the developers to ensure the design specifications are adhered to.
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices, code management processes and habits; mentoring developers on best practices, code design and principles, including practical approaches to ground-up software design. Perform quality reviews and ensure consistent test-driven development.
• Identify and encourage areas for growth and improvement within the team.
• ISO Awareness. To understand the importance of quality and change control, to comply with all relevant standards and procedures, and participate in quality assurance and control activities.

• Provide customer support for installed ESG Global (ESG) products by identifying, diagnosing, and providing a resolution.
• To provide application support by resolving complex queries raised through the service desk to agree the service level.
• To assist in the definition of feasible, cost-effective solutions to meet the agreed functional and non-functional requirements.
• To participate in the design and architecture of the software solution.
• To assist in the identification of opportunities for component and technology re-use.
• To understand the principles and objectives of user documentation; assist in the preparation of user documentation.
• Take an active role in the review, design, and estimation of client change requests, liaising with the Technical Lead where appropriate.
• To understand the importance of quality control, to comply with all relevant standards and procedures and participate in quality assurance and control activities.
• To understand the…