Software Developer

Vital Energi
Blackburn, United Kingdom
12 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate

Job location

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Java
.NET
API
Software Applications
Azure
C Sharp (Programming Language)
Cloud Computing
Data Structures
Software Debugging
Software Design Patterns
Github
R
Python
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Object-Oriented Software Development
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Systems Architecture
Web Platforms
Gitlab
GIT
Information Technology
Software Version Control
Programming Languages

Job description

As a Software Developer - you will be responsible for designing, building, and optimising innovative software solutions that support the advancement of energy technologies and digital platforms. Working within a dynamic R&D team, you will contribute to the development of cutting-edge applications, data-driven tools, and automation systems that enhance operational efficiency and enable smarter energy management. You will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and researchers to translate complex energy challenges into scalable digital solutions, ensuring robust performance, security, and usability., * Design, develop, and maintain software applications across multiple platforms and programming languages based on project requirements and business needs.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices, coding standards, and established team conventions.
  • Debug and troubleshoot issues across the software stack, identifying root causes and implementing timely fixes to maintain system stability.
  • Contribute to technical documentation including system architecture diagrams, API documentation, and user guides to support maintainability.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies evaluating and recommending new tools and techniques that could benefit the team.
  • Support the full software development lifecycle from requirements gathering and design through testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Optimise existing code and systems for performance, scalability, and security, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements.
  • Assist in estimating project timelines and breaking down complex tasks into manageable components while communicating progress to stakeholders.

Requirements

Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience with a strong programming portfolio.

  • Proficiency in at least 2-3 programming languages such as Python, Java, C#, R, or similar, with demonstrable ability to learn new languages quickly.
  • Strong understanding of fundamental computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and design patterns.
  • Experience with version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab) and collaborative development workflows including branching strategies and pull requests.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyse complex technical challenges and develop creative, efficient solutions.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and work effectively in a team environment.

Beneficial skills

These skills would be nice to have but are not essential

Experience in .NET framework (MVVM architecture)

Azure services (or any other cloud computing) knowledge and experience

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