Senior Software Engineer

Location: Edinburgh

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description Summary

As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll be responsible for providing technical leadership and designing, developing, and evolving of world leading Grid Software products that enable the analysis and management of real-time data. As part of the team, you will develop innovative algorithms and architectures that solve real-world problems and be responsible for software lifecycle including activities such as requirement analysis, documentation/procedures, and implementation.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in defining, developing, and evolving software within a fast-paced Agile development environment.
• Contribute to the development of software and data delivery platforms using reusable, scalable components.
• Guide developers in planning and execution using Agile methodologies such as Scrum.
• Work closely with Support and QA teams to resolve defects and maintain software quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, support product design, define specifications, and deliver implementations.
• Partner with technical writers to create and maintain high-quality documentation.
• Analyse complex technical requirements and translate them into effective development tasks.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in software engineering.
• Continuously evaluate new technologies and approaches to improve software solutions.
• Deliver high-quality solutions while balancing competing priorities and project commitments.

Essential Responsibilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a STEM discipline.
• Demonstrated commercial software development experience, typically gained over 4+ years.
• Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals, including:
  • Data structures
  • Algorithms
  • Object-Oriented Design
  • Software Design Patterns
• Strong experience with:
  • Java
  • Spring / Spring Boot
• Experience developing Microservices and Web Services (REST/SOAP).
• Experience with containerisation technologies including:
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Helm
• Programming experience in C and/or Python.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior engineers.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability, and the ability to deliver with minimal supervision.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics).
• Minimum 4 years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Microservices architecture.
• Experience with REST and SOAP web services.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
• Programming knowledge of C and/or Python.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and design patterns.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems and influence technical decisions.

Desirable Experiences

• Master's Degree or PhD in Computer Science.
• Experience with Windows and Unix/Linux-based software development.
• Experience developing software within the Energy sector, including:
  • Energy Management
  • Oil & Gas
  • Power & Water
• Certified Scrum Master and/or Product Owner certification.
• Knowledge of current technology trends and emerging software technologies.
• Experience evaluating technology choices and their business impact.
• Understanding of competitor technologies and industry trends.
• Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and mentoring others.
• Experience driving technical improvements and influencing engineering best practices.

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