Software Developer Job at Vital Energi Utilities Limited (Blackburn)

Software Developer

Vital Energi Utilities Limited

Location:
United Kingdom , Blackburn

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s 5-year Strategy of Growth? If so, due to continuing success, we are experiencing rapid and extensive growth in all business sectors, and we are looking to recruit a Software Developer based in our Head Office, Blackburn. 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.

Job Responsibility:

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:

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
Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship

Nice to have:

Experience in .NET framework (MVVM architecture)
Azure services (or any other cloud computing) knowledge and experience

What we offer:

Attractive salary plus benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Expiration:
April 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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