Description

The Software Engineer is responsible for the design and development of mission-critical software components to integrate a renewable virtual power plant and power and gas logistics solutions into the client’s existing landscape.

Contract Responsibilities

• Detailed technical specification through discussion with business analysts and key users
• Breaking this down into its simplest elements and translating this logic into code
• Envisioning possible solutions to anticipated problems
• Working autonomously and as part of a team
• Combining all elements of the solution design and testing it
• Participate in development and maintenance of regression tests
• Conducting testing and installing code into production ideally using automated deployment
  tools
• Reacting to problems and correcting the program as necessary
• Evaluation and improvement of system performance
• Adapting the program to new requirements, as necessary
• Supporting user acceptance testing to ensure the program works to specification and can be
  used easily, quickly, and accurately
• Writing detailed documentation for the operation of the program by users and computer
  operators
• Handing over solutions to application support
• Updating, repairing, modifying, and developing existing software and generic applications

Candidate Profile Requirements

General experience

• Experience with the design, build and operation of integration layers
• Middleware/API layer modern techniques and best practices
• API security, data-driven testing, monitoring/benchmarking, operations
• Experience working in a complex, integrated commercial environment
• Good understanding of design patterns and principles
• Delivery focus, attention to details
• 5+ years’ experience developing applications using Java
• 2+ years’ experience developing public cloud solutions (PaaS, preferably AWS)
• Experience with DevOps teams, agile development methodologies and cloud development
  tools
• Design experience with loosely coupled architecture
• Experience with mission critical applications in an 24/7 environment
• Understanding of energy or commodity trading
• Mastery of core Data Architecture skills including Data Analysis, Data Profiling, Data
  Modelling (ERD, Dimensional), Data Warehouse Design

Technologies

• Java
• Terraform
• API Gateway
• Lambda
• CloudWatch
• S3
• DynamoDB
• Cognito
• Route53
• Docker
• Kubernetes

Soft Skills

• Self-starter/able to work with limited guidance
• Able to identify and deliver process improvements
• Ability to prioritize issues and manage user expectations
• Actively manage risks and issues
• Team-player with ability to achieve results through shared initiatives
• Demonstrable experience of contributing to complex projects/initiatives
• Able to meet tight deadlines and negotiate in a pressurized environment
• Strong facilitation and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills e.g., written, verbal and presentation
• Able to cope with rapid business growth and a pressurized environment
• Motivated, tenacious, and pro-active in achieving results
• Diligent and dependable with strong integrity
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)