The Company
Gentrack provides leading utilities across the world with innovative cleantech solutions. The global pace of change is accelerating, and utilities need to rebuild for a more sustainable future. Working with some of the world’s biggest energy and water companies, as well as innovative challenger brands, we are helping companies reshape what it means to be a utilities business. We are driven by our passion to create positive impact. That is why utilities rely on us to drive innovation, deliver great customer experiences, and secure profits. Together, we are renewing utilities.
Our Values and Culture
Colleagues at Gentrack are one big team, working together to drive efficiency in two of the planet’s most precious resources, energy, and water. We are passionate people who want to drive change through technology and believe in making a difference. Our values drive decisions and how we interact and communicate with customers, partners, shareholders, and each other. Our core values are:
- Respect for the planet
- Respect for our customers and
- Respect for each other
Gentrackers are a group of smart thinkers and dedicated doers. We are a diverse team who love our work and the people we work with and who collaborate and inspire each other to deliver creative solutions that make our customers successful. We are a team that shares knowledge, asks questions, raises the bar, and are expert advisers. At Gentrack we care about doing honest business that is good for not just customers but families, communities, and ultimately the planet. Gentrackers continuously look for a better way and drive quality into everything they do.
This is a truly exciting time to join Gentrack with a clear growth strategy and a world class leadership team working to fulfil Gentrack’s global aspirations by having the most talented people, an inspiring culture, and a technology first, people centric business.
The Opportunity
The Junior Software Engineer collaborates closely with experienced developers, leveraging expertise in programming languages, tools, and methodologies to develop and refine software products. As an essential part of the development team, this role focuses on adept coding, thorough testing, and effective debugging of software applications.
Beyond the day-to-day tasks, this role provides plenty of opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience in variety of projects. The junior software engineer plays a significant role in the team's success, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and building collaborative skills within a team-oriented framework.
The Specifics
- Writing, testing, and maintaining code for software applications while adhering to coding standards and best practices.
- Engaging in code reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to improve code quality and ensure alignment with team standards.
- Identifying and troubleshooting software issues, bugs, and challenges during the development life cycle, demonstrating analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Assisting in testing software components and debugging issues to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation related to code, processes, and project specifications.
- Participating in planning, stand-ups, estimation, retrospectives and backlog grooming as appropriate.
- Aligning work with the overall goals and objectives of the software project, contributing to the successful delivery of software solutions.
- Effectively communicating progress, challenges, and ideas within the team or during meetings to ensure project alignment.
- Being open to learning new technologies and adapting to changes in project requirements or technology stacks.
- Seeking guidance and mentorship from more experienced team members, actively learning from their expertise and leveraging their knowledge to enhance personal and professional growth.
What we are looking for (you don’t need to be a guru at all, we’re looking forward to coaching and collaborating with you):
- 1+ years Commercial Java Software Development Experience
- Time spent working in team environments, particularly self-managing environments.
- Familiarity with relevant technologies and concepts including Object Orientated Design, Enterprise Database, AWS, Java or .Net experience, GIT, Web Services, CRM, Java, C#/.NET, Hibernate and Spring.
- Previous experience working with databases particularly Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience coding in a desktop application environment is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
- Strong initiative to find ways to improve solutions, systems, and processes.
- Internally motivated, able to work proficiently both independently and in a team environment.
- High levels of energy, sound judgement and determination to achieve with a sense of urgency.
- Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to give and receive positive and constructive feedback.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar.
What we offer in return:
- Personal growth – in leadership, commercial acumen and technical excellence.
- To be part of a global, winning high growth organization – with a career path to match.
- A vibrant, culture full of people passionate about transformation and making a difference -with a one team, collaborative ethos.
- A competitive reward package that truly awards our top talent.
- A chance to make a true impact on society and the planet.
Gentrack want to work with the best people, no matter their background. So, if you are passionate about learning new things and keen to join the mission, you will fit right in.
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