* Provide customer support for installed ESG products by identifying, diagnosing, and providing a resolution.
* To provide application support by resolving complex queries raised through the service desk to the agreed service level.
* To assist in the definition of feasible, cost-effective solutions to meet the agreed functional and non-functional requirements.
* To understand GUI standards and assist users in interpreting these as required, liaising with the users, and undertaking GUI design and prototyping.
* To participate in the design and architecture of the software solution.
* To undertake and participate in quality reviews.
* To assist in the identification of opportunities for component and technology re-use.
* To appreciate the importance of design and software specifications.
* To construct and document new and amended software in accordance with ESG standards, to meet the requirements of the design/program specification.
* To understand the principles and objectives of user documentation; assist in the preparation of user documentation.
* To contribute to the project planning process by providing estimates of effort and elapsed time for the assigned work; to advise of any deviations from the plan and recommend corrective actions.
* 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.
* To report progress and participate in progress meetings.
* 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.
* Active mentoring of junior software engineers via pair programming, code reviews, etc.
Qualifications, Attributes & Experience
Essential:
* A minimum 2:1 Degree in Computer/IT related discipline or an active GitHub profile with a keen interest in Java.
* A minimum of 2+ years development experience within a commercial environment.
You will have:
* Good problem-solving techniques
* Good inter-personal skills
* Ability to work well within a team
* Be a self-starter and show initiative
* Good understanding of full IT lifecycle, with detailed knowledge of at least one of the following: Analysis/Design, Software Engineering, Testing, Implementation
About You
* At least 2 years commercial experience of software development, with one or more of the following technologies: Java, Spring, Hibernate, Maven, GIT, JUnit, JQuery, HTML & CSS
* Proven experience of software development projects and a commitment to utilising development methodologies is essential
* Ability to provide software process improvements is essential
* Excellent written and oral communications
* Working knowledge of the Energy Industry is desirable, but not essential
* Working in an agile software development environment is desirable, but not essential