Job Description

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Hybrid, Full-time, Trainee (fixed-term)
Nottingham
25,000

Software Platform Operations and Support - Placement Year


Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom


Our Uniper COO IT teams are at the leading edge of the development and application of technology for Uniper's asset business. Through intelligent and connected software, our digital products help solve the complex challenges of the energy sector - from green transformation to reliable energy security. This is your chance to learn and develop over a year placement with Uniper, and make a real difference to how an entire industry works.

Your responsibilities

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Please note this placement will last 48-52 weeks and begin September/October 2025.
The placement is an exciting opportunity to be a part of Uniper's COO IT teams, where we provide digital delivery for Uniper's asset (COO) business. Our solutions range from software monitoring and optimising the operations and performance of our existing power generation asset base, to tools modelling and driving the green transformation of our asset portfolio. We deliver these through software engineering and development within our in-house COODE platform, and implementing and running third party software solutions. This role focuses on a combination of live application support, and COODE platform development and maintenance.


Live application support involves working between users and developers, to manage issues and requests through to resolution, ensuring our live software delivers an exceptional experience for users across Uniper. COODE platform development and maintenance involves deeply technical hands-on work, managing the platform, cloud infrastructure and environments in which our in-house software development happens.


Current team projects include delivering major cloud infrastructure evolution and migrations, ongoing focus on platform security and resilience, and ongoing enablement of our developer environment, pipelines and developer tooling.


As part of the placement, you'll be working directly with software and operations engineers, AI and ML engineers, architects, and a vast array of technology and domain experts. Combined with getting a mentor and technical training, the placement will allow you to develop significantly over the course of your time with Uniper. There may also be the opportunity for international travel.

Your profile

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To be a part of this area, you'll need to be studying a Computer Science or closely related degree. You should have an understanding of working with web applications, cloud infrastructure and DevOps and software engineering, and agile development.
Key activities will include:


Configuring azure cloud infrastructure using terraform Providing developer support + enablement Maintaining and improving our azure devops CI/CD pipelines Configuring DevSecOps tools such as Snyk Maintenance and support of live software and digital platforms. Service desk support for open user issues and requests. Working in a DevOps environment to complete bug fixes and enhancements. Working with colleagues and teams across Uniper to create a world-class digital platform for our power generation and energy storage assets.
You'll ideally hold experience with;
Microsoft Azure (or equivalent) cloud infrastructure Full stack programming skills - e.g. Python, C#, Javascript frameworks, Snowflake, SQL, or similar. Microservices
What you will gain from the Placement
DevOps and Agile methodology and working practices; Programming, Kubernetes, Docker, database and cloud skills; Working on industrial-scale AI and ML projects. Communication and soft skills working in a commercial environment; Experience in the energy sector and digital engineering. Job ID:
88486
Application deadline:
06/09/2025
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail and we will get back to you:


career@uniper.energy
Please note: Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications by e-mail for data protection reasons. We would therefore like to ask you to apply exclusively here via our career page. The process is very simple and only takes a few minutes.


As long as our positions are online here on the career page, the application process is not yet complete and the positions are still vacant.


We look forward to receiving your application!


Your Uniper Talent Acquisition Team


Living diversity, fairness and inclusion (DEI) at Uniper
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. That's why we encourage applications from suitably qualified and suitable people regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We embrace inclusion and support flexible working.


What makes Uniper stand out as an employer


Rapid access to quality private medical care for illness and injury. The insurance includes a private GP service and pathway services to fast-track care.

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Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced company pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 12%.

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Pension Scheme

In recognising the benefit of flexible working in achieving the right balance between work and personal lives, Uniper supports varied working arrangements and flexible working applications.

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Flexible Working

A continuous and personal journey, Uniper supports with flexible learning opportunities and where appropriate professional qualifications.

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Professional Development and Career Opportunities

With cover levels designed to suit your family circumstances it allows you to claim for routine and complex dental treatments.

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Dental Insurance

In addition to a minimum entitlement of 26 days plus Bank Holidays, the programme enables you to take some extra time off or free up some cash.

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Holiday Buy and Sell Programme

Holiday with complete peace of mind with worldwide or European annual multi-trip travel insurance.

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Travel Insurance

Purchase a bike and save on tax and National Insurance on your regular commute to work.

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Cycle to Work Scheme

Enjoy savings from all your favourite retailers via our employee discount store on everything from high street stores, restaurants and days out.

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Uniper Discounts

In addition to company provided Death in Service benefits a 'top-up' benefit is available to employees and their partners.

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Life Insurance

A payout in the event of serious accident injuries; for you, your partner and/or children.

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Personal Accident Insurance

Offering a tax-free lump sum payout should you become ill. Cover can be extended to a partner and child cover is free from birth to 21 years old.

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Critical Illness Insurance

Many employees have caring responsibilities outside of the workplace. Uniper's special leave policy reflects the changing needs of employees and aims to accommodate personal commitments where possible.

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Family Friendly Policies

Be supported. The Uniper employee assistance program is designed to support your wellbeing inside and outside of the office. Available 24/7 every day of the year it offers a freephone support line, online resources and a confidential counselling service.

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Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

The benefits may vary slightly depending on location and role. You can find a complete overview of the benefits here:

Benefits

We are Uniper
Uniper is a European energy company with a global reach that makes a decisive contribution to security of supply and energy transformation. We work in very diverse teams and offer our employees as much flexibility as is possible. Equity, mutual appreciation and respect are the core of our corporate culture. At our company you will have the opportunity to shape new technologies, work on solutions for a modern and future-oriented energy supply and actively design change processes.