What this means for you

The Eon-Ovo merger will likely create new tech roles focused on integrating diverse systems, scaling infrastructure for nearly 10 million customers, and innovating within the energy sector. Candidates should highlight experience with large-scale system integration, data migration, and building robust, scalable platforms. The UK Competition and Markets Authority has cleared German power distributor Eon's £600million purchase of energy startup Ovo, expanding the combined customer base to nearly 10 million and potentially reshaping the national energy market.