Software Developer

E.ON Energy Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Software Developer for a 1-year fixed-term contract. This role involves working in an agile environment using SQL and VBA to maintain databases, develop reports, and enhance performance reporting systems. The ideal candidate will have advanced SQL skills and be a team player with strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent benefits and a flexible working environment are offered.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Life cover

Bonus opportunities

Access to 20 flexible benefits

Fertility Friendly and Menopause Friendly policies

Support for disability applicants

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in data architecture and financial tracking.
• Ability to prioritize work using a DevOps platform.
• Experience in documenting technical/procedural processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver performance reporting based on business requirements.
• Discuss data architecture decisions with the line manager.
• Manage financial tracking for departmental activities.
• Create and review documentation for software solutions.
• Communicate updates on bugs and requests to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve performance.
• Ensure version control and testing of software solutions.

Skills

Advanced SQL (Oracle/T-SQL)

Working knowledge of VBA and MS Access

Intermediate MS Excel

Creative problem solver

Effective communication with stakeholders

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

MS SQL Server

Job description

time left to apply End Date: August 25, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR102833

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 its targets.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

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.

Are we the perfect match?

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.

It would be great if you had:

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 else you need to know:

Role may close earlier due to high applications.

Competitive salary.

Location – Nottingham E.ON Next office, Trinity House,2 Burton St, Nottingham NG1 4BX - with travel to our other sites when required.

Excellent parental leave allowance.

Award-Winning Workplace- We’re proud to be named aSunday Times Best Place to Work 2025and theBest Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.

Outstanding Benefits- Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.

Flexible & Family-Friendly- Our industry-leading hybrid and family-friendly policies earned us double recognition at thePersonnel Today Awards 2024. We’re open to discussing how flexibility can work for you.

Inclusive & Diverse- We’re the only energy company in theInclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners ofBest Employer for WomenandHuman Company of the Year —recognisingour inclusive, people-first culture.

Support at Every Stage of Life- We’reFertility FriendlyandMenopause Friendlyaccredited, with inclusive support for everyone.

Accessible & Supportive-Do you consider yourself as having a disability? As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the roleand will make any adjustments needed during the process.

Invested in Your Growth- From inclusive talent networks to top-tier developmentprogrammes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

For all successful candidates.Due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider.

About Us

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