LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER

We are a technology business operating in the global energy sector. ENSEK have become the go-to option for top energy suppliers across the globe. Why? Because our technology is a significant step change away from the legacy systems that have historically dominated the market. It’s also massively cheaper to adopt the ENSEK solution, with no loss in customer service or standards. But by far the biggest reason why ENSEK is the best choice in energy supplier software, is because of the people who work here and their endless enthusiasm, energy, and the way they support their colleagues. All our clients comment on what great people we have. Our people are our superpower. That is where you come in. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Lead Software Engineers are responsible for making technical decisions within the squad. They are the ‘go to’ person for technical advice and deciding the details of the technical solutions that are being developed. They are responsible for working with the engineering squad to improve the level of technical quality, reviewing implementation against technical standards such as the HLA and code standards making recommendation for improvement and sharing knowledge within area of domain expertise with peers. You will also coach and mentor other software engineers within the squad. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Working with the Domain Architect and the Architecture Steering Forum to ensure that both your own and other teams' solutions are understood, agreed, and guided in a successful direction. 2. Supporting the awareness and visibility of technical debt within domain area, contributing to commercially based conversations to influence the prioritisation therefore keeping the technical debt to a minimum. 3.Working with the Agile Enablement team to adopt tools and methodologies to delivery high quality software. 4.Taking the lead on technical decisions for the squad, consulting with key stakeholders and ensuring these are widely communicated. 5. Engaging your Product or Platform Architect to make sure they are consulted on the initiatives you are working on, taking advice and steering when needed. 6.Delegating software activities, as appropriate, to the Software Engineers whilst also ensuring the code that makes it into Production follows the appropriate PR’s, testing and code reviews. 7. Promoting and maintaining a positive ‘can do’ attitude, spending time training and coaching the Software Engineers and providing technical support to the squad. 8.Significantly contributing as a member of an agile team; attending team meetings, working closely with the Test Engineers and Product Owners in the squad and participating in initiative meetings. 9.Working with your Chapter to ensure that the skills and knowledge in your discipline are always improving. 10. Proactively contributing to and suggest ways of improving engineering processes at ENSEK. 11.Adding value to the experience of our clients, colleagues and other relevant stakeholders through practicing and promoting the ENSEK values. Requirements A technology leader with prior experience empowering and working within a small team of software engineers. Experience of coaching and mentoring others in their personal and professional development Approachable, strong communicator who has the ability to listen, influence and persuade others and with the ability to present to senior stakeholders. Proficient in C#, SQL and JavaScript, cloud-based technologies and designing distributed systems. An interest in cloud-based technologies with experience being advantageous. A highly organised, prioritised and structured approach to work. Values the importance of teamwork and experience of working as part of a remote, multi-disciplined team is advantageous. Experience of working in an agile environment and from within the Energy/Utilities would be advantageous but not essential. Flexibility We are a flexible employer and very much open to finding arrangements that suit your lifestyle. This can include remote working, flexible work arrangements and all or any combinations in between. We’ll do our best to flex around you and your life. There will be a requirement to attend our Nottingham office and d ependent on your role to attend client sites. Benefits 33 days holiday including 8 bank holidays. Option to buy or sell 5 extra days per year. An extra day off for your birthday. 2 days per year for volunteering Vitality health insurance. Death in Service at 3x Salary Prioritised mental health support in house and externally. EAP In Person Engagement Events Option for salary sacrifice pension Added Incentives with Vitality 50% Off Virgin Active membership. Heavily discounted Apple watch. Regular health & fitness checks. Café Nero coffee each week. 25% off healthy food at Waitrose. Free cinema tickets.