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Software Technical LeadSmarter Grid Solutions • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Software Technical Lead

Software Technical Lead

Smarter Grid Solutions • Glasgow, Scotland, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Smarter Grid Solutions is a pioneering technology Company that spearheaded the introduction of Active Network Management in the UK and is now a world-leading provider of DERMS Software to electrical utilities. All UK distribution network operators use our software and we support their expanded adoption through our professional services team including systems integration project management consultancy and managed services. Smarter Grid Solutions also provides its software to utilities in North America Europe and Asia through our relationships with other parts of the Mitsubishi Electric group. Our software controls over 1.3GW of renewable generation from wind turbines to electric vehicles across our customer systems making us a critical part of the infrastructure to keep the lights on.

Role Overview
SGS runs a multi-team development process operating using Agile methodologies and build enterprise grade world class utility control systems of the highest quality. The candidate will be expected to take a leading role within an Agile software development process certified to rigorous ISO standards

This is a Software Technical Lead role. The candidate will become part of the software engineering and product development function within the organization being responsible for designing developing testing releasing and maintaining a suite of products according to agreed product roadmaps and company strategy.

This is a functional leadership position in terms of technical authority but also has line and career management responsibility for team colleagues holding a key role in the software development function within the company and being responsible for fulfilling senior design and developer responsibilities as well as the line management of a small team of Software Developers.
Responsibilities
  • Leading and managing a small team of Software Developers working within an Agile framework.
  • Working alongside key stakeholders such as Product Owners Architects and the wider project teams to translate functional requirements into software solutions.
  • Taking responsibility for software design planning estimation delegation and quality control.
  • Curating functional requirements into stories appropriate for the team to develop.
  • Maintaining an impressive knowledge of the languages tools and methodologies used within the company.
  • Working cooperatively with Scrum Masters and other senior development leads.
  • Contributing to the ongoing technical innovation of the team by bringing relevant products techniques thoughts and ideas into the team and by fostering a culture of innovation within the company.
  • Developing code to budget and timescale according to the defined company standards and quality processes via personal contribution to code and by mentoring others.
  • Writing and reviewing technical documentation to a high standard and following company standards including Documentation as Code.
What we are looking for
  • Hons Degree in Computing Science Software Engineering or related discipline or relevant industry experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience.
  • Experience being a Team Lead or senior member of a team of developers.
  • Experience of coaching and mentoring reports to meet company and career goals.
  • Track record of delivering innovative real-world solutions demonstrating initiative and the ability to take a project from design to delivery.
  • Extensive Java and/ knowledge & experience.
  • Experience of object-oriented event-driven and/or reactive software design methodologies and tools.
  • Experience of working within a team-based software lifecycle methodology (Agile) delivering tasks to budget and timescale.
  • Excellent knowledge of product lifecycle including installation support and security.
  • Experience of Test Driven and/or Behaviour Driven Development.
  • Delivering within a CI/CD environment.
It would be great if you have
  • Experience of working within an ISO certified QA environment.
  • Experience of working with multiple stakeholders in a team environment.
  • Experience of working with architects and technical leads to assist in quality software design.
  • Experience of Modelling Languages (UML ERD ORM).
  • Experience of database technologies messaging technologies and containerisation technologies.
  • AWS or equivalent cloud-hosting environments.
  • Experience of working with Spring Boot.
  • Experience in developing RESTful microservices.
  • Knowledge of the Atlassian suite of tools including JIRA and Confluence or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of cyber-security principles and secure coding practices.
  • Experience of applying AI technologies to production code safely and within corporate policy guidelines

Compensation and Benefits

  • Cycle scheme

  • Life Cover (3x)

  • Private Medical Insurance through Vitality

  • Up to 12% company performance bonus per annum

  • 5% matched Employer pension scheme

  • 33 days holiday (inclusive of 3 public days)

  • Competitive salarydependent upon experience

Smarter Grid Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to working in an environment that is free from all types of discrimination is inclusive and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. At Smarter Grid Solutions we recognise that we can grow and thrive with a diverse team of people. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds not just because it is the right thing to do but because it makes our Company stronger.

We are committed to providing reasonable support or adjustments during our recruitment process. If you need support please reach out to

Should your application be successful we will conduct relevant employment checks before you join us too.


Required Experience:

Manager


Key Skills
Administrative Skills,Facilities Management,Biotechnology,Creative Production,Design And Estimation,Architecture
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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