Junior Software Engineer

Xodus is a global energy consultancy powered by the expertise and experience of our unique and diverse people. We unite to solve the energy industry's problems. Working collaboratively with our customers, we rethink how things are done to take on challenges, break down barriers, enable progress and deliver the energy transition.

Within the Digital Technology department, the Software Development Team is responsible for designing, building, maintaining and supporting both client and internal facing online tools and services. Digital tools have always been a core part of Xodus (for more than 20 years) and we are now expanding our team to continue the growth of our newly rebuilt modern XAMIN web-based platform alongside reinvesting in XBOS, our internal business management system.

Purpose of the Role

As a member of the Xodus Software Development team, you will work alongside your colleagues and Product Owners across our global locations to produce innovative, robust and well thought out digital solutions that will change the energy industry. The role encompasses all aspects of the Software Development Lifecycle from design, build, testing and onto deployment and support.

Ideal candidates for this role will:

• Strive to be an active member of a team that delivers timely, quality software solutions to business problems.
• Demonstrate their approach (and any relevant experience) to successfully design, build and release web-based applications.

This role is specifically targeted at people early in their Software Development careers, with additional resources and support for learning, hands-on experience and career progression.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Agile development of modern Angular and C#.NET web applications, including liaising with product owners, project teams and customers to understand user requirements; creating and reviewing design documentation and estimates; writing well-designed, testable and efficient code that complies with industry and company standards; performing testing and supporting end-to-end and user testing; and troubleshooting, problem-solving and escalating issues appropriately.
• Maintaining and improving legacy VB.NET web applications by identifying areas for improvement and building updated replacements.
• Learning from fellow team members and online training resources.

Supplemental Responsibilities

• Building strong collaborative relationships with internal infrastructure and support teams.
• Researching and prototyping new technologies and approaches to improve the quality and efficiency of our platforms and processes.

Role Requirements

• A software development qualification (degree or equivalent).
• A successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle; web security and building safe applications; UI/browser compatibility and general web functions; and Agile delivery methodologies.
• Demonstrable experience with web development technologies (personal, educational or professional); database querying, development and maintenance; and using source control systems.
• Proactive personality with a can-do attitude and willingness to work with a team at all levels, learning, absorbing and applying new information, skills, techniques and knowledge.
• Strong communicator - able to explain, document clearly and share information with others.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure quality delivery, testing and maintenance of software.

Qualifications, Skills & Behaviours

• Experience with any of the following technologies (or similar): C#.NET (ideally .NET Core), Angular, VB.NET, ASP.NET, Azure DevOps (automated build/deploy), Web APIs (REST), Front-end framework experience (Bootstrap, jQuery, Angular, Telerik/Kendo), HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML, XSLT, JSON and SQL. NB: This is a junior role, so we do not expect candidates to have all or any of the experience listed. We only expect an awareness of the technologies we use and the ability to explain how they would approach learning them with our support.
• Agile methodology experience, particularly SCRUM and KANBAN.
• Experience receiving, prioritising and resolving customer support issues.

Benefits

Why you should join us:

• We are a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and welcoming place to work.
• We work flexibly at Xodus which means how you work your day is flexible with a combination of working in the office and at home.
• We offer a Market Competitive Salary to ensure that you know your efforts and inputs are valued.
• We offer a Company pension scheme to allow you to save for your future.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• Enhanced parental and shared parental leave pay policies available from day one of employment.
• A number of comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits available for you and your family, including Private Medical Insurance, Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• There is always something fun to look forward to in the social calendar, from the summer BBQ, Christmas Party, taking part in charitable events or suggesting your own social idea.

Xodus is dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where every voice is valued, every perspective is celebrated, and everyone can thrive. Connect with like-minded individuals and allies through our Employee Networks, including Xodus Women’s Network, X Pride, Neurodiversity Network and Wellbeing Network.

Join us at Xodus and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy. Together, we have the power to create change and make a difference. Apply now and let us build a brighter, more sustainable future, together!

Further Information

Please contact recruitment@xodusgroup.com for further information on this opportunity. To apply for this role please complete the application form by attaching your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and what you would bring to the role. The closing date for this role is Friday 17th April 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!