Senior Software Engineer
On-siteEdinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Provide technical leadership in defining, developing, and evolving software within a fast-paced Agile environment. Contribute to the development of software and data delivery platforms using reusable, scalable components. Guide developers in planning and execution using Scrum, while working closely with Support and QA teams to resolve defects and maintain quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, support product design, define specifications, and deliver implementations. 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. Partner with technical writers to create and maintain high-quality documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a STEM discipline
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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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