Junior Software Engineer - Javascript

Development Standards

• 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.

Customer Support & Solutions

• 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 importance of change control and work within a formal change control system.
• Support DevOps in the delivery of applications and services at high velocity.
• Support IT, DevOps and DataOps in the maintenance of support of environments (performance, capacity, availability).

Project Delivery

• Guide team development efforts towards successful product delivery.
• Take responsibility for development estimates, code quality and timely delivery of releases, and advise of any deviations from the plan, and recommend corrective actions.
• To ensure all project issues and risks are reported accurately; make recommendations for corrective actions.
• To report progress and participate in progress meetings.
• To undertake and participate in quality reviews.

Do you have experience in TypeScript?, * At least 3 years commercial experience in software development, with one or more of the following technologies:

• Java, Spring Boot, Maven, GIT, Junit, MySQL, React, TypeScript, Jest, Microservices, Kubernetes, AWS
• 3+ years' experience in a software development position as part of a development team, writing in Java.
• 3+ years' experience working with databases.
• Proven experience of software development projects and a commitment to utilising development methodologies is essential.

Desirable

• A minimum 2:1 Degree in Computer/IT-related discipline, or an active GitHub profile with a keen interest in Java.
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment.
• Working knowledge of the Energy Industry.

About You

You will have or be:

• Hard working and willing to go above and beyond when required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to undergo BS7858 screening.
• Good problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to provide software process improvements is essential.
• Willing and able to drive continuous improvement within the Billing department.
• Ability to identify opportunities for product improvement.

Able to demonstrate ESGs key values of

• Excellence: be accountable to deliver our best
• Passion: show how much we care each day
• Integrity: do the right thing when no one is looking
• Collaboration: work together to succeed together