SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Proven leadership experience within a software engineering team.
• Extensive and demonstrable expertise with Java & JavaScript languages, including Spring Boot, React, and related frameworks.
• Proven ability to architect and deliver complex Restful or GraphQL APIs and automation for UI and API testing.
• In-depth understanding of event-driven systems using tools such as SQS, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.
• Comprehensive knowledge of database architecture, optimization, and SQL, with experience scaling database solutions.
• Mastery in designing and managing CI/CD pipelines and deploying scalable applications on AWS.
• Proficient in Git version control and leading GitHub-based collaboration at scale.
• Strong leadership in Agile development, lean methodologies, and driving user-centric designs with HCD.
• Exceptional communication, decision-making, and the ability to navigate and guide teams through uncertainty.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Lead Software Engineer, you’ll drive the design and delivery of key digital capabilities across platforms like MyAccount, the Mobile App, Metering, and Customer Identity.
You’ll lead a development team, collaborate with stakeholders and partners, and ensure solutions align with business goals and technical standards.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and guide software analysis, design, and development activities, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical strategy.
• Establish and enforce best practices for Quality Assurance, test automation, and test-driven development across teams.
• Architect and optimize CI/CD pipelines, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of applications.
• Lead collaboration to define and prioritize requirements and acceptance criteria for complex user stories.
• Facilitate and drive Agile ceremonies to ensure team alignment, efficiency, and effective delivery of objectives.
• Serve as a thought leader on tools, processes, and technologies, driving innovation and influencing cross-functional Guilds.
• Strategically manage test environments and test data, ensuring scalability and reliability for enterprise applications.
• Lead mentoring and coaching efforts, building a high-performing team and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.