SOFTWARE ENGINEER

We are a technology business operating in the global energy sector. ENSEK have become the go-to option for top energy suppliers across the globe. Why? Because our technology is a significant step change away from the legacy systems that have historically dominated the market. It’s also massively cheaper to adopt the ENSEK solution, with no loss in customer service or standards. But by far the biggest reason why ENSEK is the best choice in energy supplier software, is because of the people who work here and their endless enthusiasm, energy, and the way they support their colleagues. All our clients comment on what great people we have. Our people are our superpower. That is where you come in. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Software Engineers are responsible for working together to write clean code and deliver optimal outcomes. As part of the squad be responsible for contributing towards the design and implementation of solutions for a product line. You will be demonstrating your knowledge and practical experience, following coding standards and contributing to daily scrums, sprint reviews, retrospectives and refinements. Working with the Product Owner to help define PBI’s and subtasks for business-driven work or technical debt items, ensuring non-functional requirements are captured appropriately. Working with the Technical Lead to understand the technical context and direction influencing to your work, and to review and refine your deliverables to ensure alignment with this direction and provide confidence in the technical delivery of functionality. Working autonomously or with squad members to write new software and modify existing software to address new business or technical requirements or to fix defects. Implementing appropriate test code at unit level, but also component/integration/system levels, and executing automated and manual test cases as relevant. Identifying and troubleshooting functional or non-functional issues and raising clearly defined defects as appropriate. Working with the Engineering Manager and the Agile Enablement team to adopt tools and methodologies to support the delivery of high quality software. Contributing to the appropriate guild where time might be saved, outcomes improved with the aim of shaping best practice. Learning and developing your area of knowledge and domain expertise within the engineering function. Proactively contributing to and suggesting ways of improving engineering processes at ENSEK. Promoting and maintaining a positive ‘can do’ attitude, building collaborative working relationships with the whole engineering squad and sharing skills and knowledge. Adding value to the experience of our clients, colleagues and other relevant stakeholders through practicing and promoting the ENSEK values. Experience/knowledge of C#, SQL and JavaScript, good practical knowledge of OO designs and SOLID principles Enthusiastic and passionate about technology and software development best practices An interest in cloud-based technologieswith experience being advantageous Good problem-solving and analytical skills with an eye for detail Strong verbal and written communications skills Team player valuing the importance of teamwork and experience of working as part of a remote, multi-disciplined team Detail orientated with a strict adherence to policies and governance which are applicable to the role Degree in Computer Science would be advantageous but not essential or equivalent work experience Experience of working in an agile environment and from within the Energy/Utilities would be advantageous but not essential Flexibility We are a flexible employer and very much open to finding arrangements that suit your lifestyle. This can include remote working, flexible work arrangements and all or any combinations in between. We’ll do our best to flex around you and your life. There will be a requirement to attend our Nottingham office and d ependent on your role to attend client sites. Benefits 33 days holiday including 8 bank holidays. Option to buy or sell 5 extra days per year. An extra day off for your birthday. 2 days per year for volunteering Vitality health insurance. Death in Service at 3x Salary Prioritised mental health support in house and externally. EAP In Person Engagement Events Option for salary sacrifice pension Added Incentives with Vitality 50% Off Virgin Active membership. Heavily discounted Apple watch. Regular health & fitness checks. Café Nero coffee each week. 25% off healthy food at Waitrose. Free cinema tickets.