Technical Lead - Wokingham, United Kingdom - National Grid

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Technical Lead - DEP - ESO:

  • Location: Wokingham, GB, RG41 5BN
  • Division: Engineering Systems1 Networks & Control
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  • Job Function: Information Technology
    About us:

The ESO has a key role to play in tackling climate change by transitioning GB's electricity system to net zero.

We already operate the fastest decarbonising electricity system in the world, with an ambition for zero carbon operation by 2025.

And by 2035, we want to run 100% clean, green energy, all the time.

We welcome the recent announcement, by BEIS and Ofgem, to create a Future System Operator that builds on the track record and skills of the ESO with enhanced roles and responsibilities to unlock additional value for consumers and drive towards net zero.

The time to act on climate change is now.

As part of our team, you won't just be touching the lives of almost everyone in Great Britain - you'll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.


Job Purpose:


The primary role of the Technical Lead(TechLead) will be to lead a team of technical professionals consisting of internal and external partner resources in the development and delivery of project solutions.

The Technical leads will oversee a team focused on software development, technical issue resolution, and delivery of the final solution.

The TechLead will work hand in hand with Product Managers to plan, roadmap and deliver on environment build-outs. You will be the interface between the development team and the product team.

The TechLead will support the creation and execution of business critical or complex technical solutions that meet user needs and improve business performance by providing technical analysis, problem solving, and troubleshooting as part of a project development team.


Key Accountabilities:


Solution Development

  • Provides technical direction for the design, development, and systems integration from definition phase through implementation.
  • Applies knowledge of technology trends and developments to improve solution/service delivery for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Reviews proposals for technology systems.
  • Easily recognizes system deficiencies and implements effective solutions.
  • Ensure the timely completion and approvals of product deliverables

Technical Effort Management

  • Creates and enables technical plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  • Keeps team members well informed of status and serves as liaison between both vendors and product portfolios.
  • Owns technology oversight and is responsible for managing technical risks throughout various products.
  • Identifies risks and plans mitigation action with the PM
  • Manages technical resources within budget and project schedules.
  • Consistently delivers highquality service to all stakeholders.

Experience Required:


  • Experience building out/standing up environments from an infrastructure perspective for delivery
  • Must have prior experience leading technical deliverables and/or teams.
  • Experience in a SDLC and/or Agile environment
  • Ability to influence and build relationships and demonstrate team leadership in all interactions.
  • Good communication skills. Communicates effectively with product team to identify needs and propose alternative solutions.
  • Must have handson developer knowledge and experience with JavaScript, Salesforce platform and Lightning Web components and integration technologies (eg Mulesoft, API's)
  • Demonstrable experience of working with digital experience platforms
  • Demonstrable experience of data handling, data quality standards and data migration approaches

More Information:

A competitive salary between £50,000 - £73,000 - dependent on capability.

As well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

You will also have access to a number of flexible benefits such as a share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving to name a few.


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