Outsystems Developer

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do.We'rein the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, andwe'reequally proud of our strong Glassdoor score - reflecting how much our peopleloveworking here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

Placing customers at the centre of everything we do is precisely why this exciting new opportunity for an IT Software Engineerhas arisen on an 18-month fixed term contract. As a business, we are committed to designing, developing, and launching low-code, small-footprint applications that enable quick, reliable, and accessible information capture for customers, colleagues and stakeholders alike. These solutions are engineered for easy maintenance and rapid value realisation.

You will be ensuring that there is a seamless integration of the technology from both front-end and back-end components with the aim to deliver a robust, scalable, and efficient solution which meets both our businesses requirements but also enhances the user experience.

Some of the Key accountabilities in this role are: -

• Develop scalable web and mobile applications using the OutSystems low-code platform
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts and end users to gather and refine requirements incorporated into technical designs
• Integrate solutions with office and ERP applications like M365, SAP
• Build APIs and reusable components to support secure, reliable data exchange with partners and regulatory systems
• Ensure all applications meet Severn Trent specific standards for performance, security, and compliance
• Document application architecture, configurations, and development workflows
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and production issues with urgency and precision

You'llbe based at ourSevern Trent Centre head office inCoventry. You'll work within a project team of 13 dedicated people.With thisbeing such a critical role,we'relooking for someone who canjoin us37 hours a week,Monday to Friday, with three days at least in the office.

You'lljoin a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities.That'swhy, we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive but also understand the flexibility working from homecan bring. So,you'llusually find us in the office, but working from home is supported, when you need it.

You'll need to have experience of working in an Agile culture that includes joint team outcomes, empowerment, commitments, and drives collaborative process.

Having working software development experience and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced environment is a must.

Proving your experience in both front-end and back-end hands-on development experience with OutSystems (Reactive Web, Traditional Web, or Mobile) using OutSystems Studio and Service Studio, is essential. Outsystems simplifies the app development process but understanding its low-code environment to proficiently use drag-and-drop features, widgets, and templates is a must.

You will have skills in creating, managing, and optimizing databases within the OutSystems environment.

An OutSystems Associate or Professional certification is desirable. Knowledge of DevOps tools (Github, Azure DevOps), version control systems or container-based deployments will be an advantage.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too.We welcome people from allwalks of lifeand celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

It'snot just a job;it's a career. We offer benefits that rewardgreat workand award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus,you'llcontribute to the environment and communitytoo. Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225, which is subject to eligibility)
• Family-friendly policies (includinga year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave - the chance to buy Severn Trentplc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Wecan'twait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply.We'lllet you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.