Software Engineering Technical Lead

vor 1 Woche

Berlin, Deutschland Engie Vollzeit
Job Title: Software Engineering Technical Lead

Department: Digital

Reporting line: Head of Software Engineering

Location: Berlin

Contract type: Permanent

About ENGIE Energy Access

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.

www.engie-energyaccess.com

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa

Job Purpose/Mission

EEA is looking for a talented, self-starting tech lead to join the team to help deliver affordable solar power and financial services across Africa. This position offers a great opportunity to work alongside an elite team of engineers and business professionals and directly contribute to the success of a mission driven company with social and environmental impact. Candidates will get the opportunity to work in a diverse technology stack at scale and lead the evolution of at least one of our software products.

Responsibilities
  • Define software engineering strategy and architecture with other leaders, fully responsible for the technical evolution of at least one software product, responsible for the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) from ideation to deployment
  • Maintain knowledge on the latest technology trends and tools to ensure EEA software competitiveness.
  • Train and upskill senior software engineers on the team
  • Actively participate and understand the ROI of engineering efforts, understand the value creation and the priorities to the business.
  • Develop and own complex software that optimally uses resources to best meet customer needs.
  • Establishing clarity on business objectives for proper modelling
  • Represent the technical team or assign someone in stakeholder conversations
  • Ensure correct implementation and understanding of business logic
  • Effective Incident management and resolution SLA
  • Technical debt management
  • Put efficient development process in place with tools and metrics to stay on top of performance of the team
  • Work closely with Product manager for resource planning and proper estimation
  • Ensure agile processes and other best practices are properly implemented
  • Work with engineering manager to put in place a clear performance management framework
  • Architectural evolution and tech debt management of t:
  • Code quality, compliance, and documentation
  • System performance at scale, reliability, observability and high availability
  • System security
  • Contribute to team culture


At EEA, we have high expectations for our managers. Each manager plays a key role in creating an exceptional experience not only for our customers but for every person on our team. Our managers help EEA realize our ambitious goals while developing their own leadership skills and facilitating growth for their direct reports.

We believe that great leaders:
  • Deliver ambitious results: As a high-performing and accountable leader, you create an environment enabling effective action and bold decisions which contribute to successful delivery of results.
  • Act with integrity: As an ethical leader you are honest, respectful, objective, and transparent. You create and build upon a foundation of trust and openness.
  • Inspire and mentor the team: As an inspirational leader you walk the talk. You empower and coach your team with trust and humility.
  • Are accessible: as an accessible leader, you develop and maintain deep connections with stakeholders through approachability and active listening.
  • Ensure diversity and inclusion: as an inclusive leader, you ensure diversity and foster a sense of belonging.

Knowledge and skills

Experience:
  • At least 7 years of relevant experience of which 2 is in a technical leadership role
  • Practical and thorough understanding of the various software development methodologies, their application in different contexts and trade-offs. Able to identify and quickly address process gaps
  • Proven track record in making sound architectural decisions
  • Experience in resource management, capacity planning and risk management
  • Deep and pragmatic knowledge of software architecture patterns, their application context and pitfalls/trad-offs
  • Hands-on, senior level competency of full-stack software development using relevant front and backend frameworks
  • Entrepreneurial and forward thinking with ability to recognize the impact of technology in business.
  • Working knowledge of good practices for computer and data security
  • Experience creating and maintaining scalable web/mobile applications in cloud context: distributed task processing, load balancing, containerization, clustering... translating abstract and complex business requirements into software solutions.
  • Good experience on high availability, observability and structured logging
  • Appreciation for detailed source code documentation and organized code structuring
  • Software deployment pipelines and best practice (CI/CD)
  • Excellent knowledge of computer algorithms and solid computer science fundamentals

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors or Masters in a relevant engineering discipline (Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science preferred) or comparable

Language(s):
  • English
  • French is a plus

Our Technology stack:
  • Web framework: Rails 5 , Django, flask, fastapi
  • Mobile: Android Kotlin/Java
  • Background task: Sidekiq , Celery, RabbitMQ
  • Front-end: ActiveAdmin, VueJS, Angular
  • API: Grape, Devise , DRF, FastApi
  • TDD: RSpec , PyTest
  • Search: Thinking Sphinx
  • Storage: MySQL, Mongo, Cassandra, Redis
  • Source Control: Gitlab selfhosted for git and CI/CD
  • Deployment: Capistrano, Ansible
  • Fresh Ideas Always welcome


We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths

  • Technical Lead

    vor 4 Wochen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Raisin Vollzeit

    The RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join our team and lead the design and implementation of robust software architectures for financial applications.A strong background in software development, particularly in Node.js, React, Python, and Apache Airflow, is essential for this role.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of...

  • Software Engineering Technical Lead

    vor 4 Wochen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland ENGIE MOBISOL GMBH Vollzeit

    About The RoleWe are seeking a seasoned Software Engineering Technical Lead to join our team at ENGIE Energy Access. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will be responsible for leading the technical direction of our software products and ensuring they meet the needs of our customers.Key ResponsibilitiesDefine and implement software...

  • Software Engineering Technical Lead

    vor 1 Monat

    Berlin, Deutschland ENGIE MOBISOL GMBH Vollzeit

    Job Title: Software Engineering Technical Lead Department: Digital Reporting line: Head of Software Engineering Location: Berlin Contract type: Fixed-Term (16 months) About ENGIE Energy Access ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for...

  • Technical Team Leader Software Engineering Specialist

    vor 2 Wochen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Wunderflats GmbH Vollzeit

    About Wunderflats GmbHWunderflats GmbH is Germany's leading mid-term furnished housing platform. Founded in 2015, the Berlin-based scale-up connects seekers of flexible housing with providers through secure and easy solutions.Job Description: Technical Team Lead (Software Engineering)We are seeking an experienced Technical Team Lead to lead our team of...

  • Senior Software Engineering Lead for Renewable Energy

    Vor 7 Tagen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Rise Technical Vollzeit

    This is a unique opportunity to lead an international team within the renewable energy industry, where you can help shape the team and its future leaders.We are seeking an experienced Ruby on Rails developer who is currently leading a team of engineers, defining software engineering strategy and architecture. The ideal candidate will have experience...

  • Senior Software Engineering Leader for Renewable Energy Solutions

    Vor 5 Tagen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Rise Technical Vollzeit

    This leading company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to lead its international team of engineers. As a key member of the organization, you will play a vital role in shaping the technical direction of the company and defining software engineering strategy and architecture.Job SummaryThe ideal candidate...

  • Technical Director of Software Engineering

    vor 2 Wochen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Sonova Vollzeit

    Job Summary:">This role involves providing technical leadership to a software development team, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions that meet business needs. As Technical Director of Software Engineering at Sonova, you will lead the design and implementation of effective solutions, leveraging current technology landscapes.Your Key...

  • Cloud Operations Software Engineering Leader

    vor 3 Wochen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Amazon Web Services Development Center Germany GmbH Vollzeit

    About AWSAt Amazon Web Services Development Center Germany GmbH, we are committed to creating a culture of innovation and excellence. Our team is passionate about building cutting-edge cloud infrastructure that empowers our customers to innovate and grow.Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Cloud Operations Software Engineering Leader to join our team in...

  • Technical Lead

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland Recruitment Room Vollzeit

    You will be responsible for scaling and leading our tech team and actively driving technical thought leadership for all things here. Many high-value safes are managed via our platform, giving you the opportunity to work on a project that is used by teams and individuals managing digital assets that have real value. You will significantly influence the future...

  • Technical Team Leader Software Engineering

    vor 1 Monat

    Berlin, Deutschland Wunderflats GmbH Vollzeit

    Here you can find our speaking jobs. ABOUT WUNDERFLATS Wunderflats is Germany's market leader for mid-term furnished housing. The Berlin-based scale-up was founded in 2015 by Jan Hase and Arkadi Jampolski. The platform provides easy and secure solutions for medium-term rentals with a minimum rental period of one month, connecting those seeking flexible...

  • Software Engineering Manager

    vor 3 Wochen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland ENGIE Energy Access (Africa) Vollzeit

    About the RoleENGIE Energy Access is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join our team in Africa. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading our software development team, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products.Key Responsibilities· Line management of a sub-set of the software...

  • Technical Lead

    vor 3 Wochen

    Berlin, Deutschland Mapular Vollzeit

    Are you ready to shape the future of location intelligence? Mapular is looking for a passionate Technical Lead to join our growing team. If you're an experienced engineer with a knack for leadership and a love for building impactful geospatial solutions, we'd love to meet you. **About mapular** Mapular is at the forefront of revolutionizing the geospatial...

  • Tech Lead Data Science and Engineering

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland Fresenius Medical Care Vollzeit

    As a Tech Lead in the Data Solutions team of Fresenius Medical Care, you will play a crucial role in leading the development and implementation of data solutions for the technical operation of medical devices, contributing to enhanced patient care and operational efficiency. **Your assignments**: - Take technical ownership of a team of data scientists and...

  • Senior Software Engineering Team Lead

    Vor 5 Tagen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland ENGIE Energy Access (Africa) Vollzeit

    About ENGIE Energy AccessWe are a leading provider of Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions in Africa. Our mission is to deliver affordable solar power and financial services across the continent.With over 1,800 employees and operations in nine countries, we have impacted over 9 million lives so far. Our goal is to reach 20 million people by...

  • Technical Application Lead

    vor 6 Monaten

    Berlin-Kreuzberg, Deutschland SPREAD GmbH Vollzeit

    We looking for a passionate problem-solver to spearhead the development of innovative software solutions that power the future of top global automotive OEMs. In the Technical Application Lead role, you will harness your technical expertise and leadership skills to directly impact real-world technology's evolution. You'll collaborate with industry leaders,...

  • Software Engineering Team Lead

    Vor 5 Tagen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Deutsche Bank Vollzeit

    We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineering Team Lead to join our team at Deutsche Bank. As a key member of our engineering organization, you will be responsible for designing and developing new functionality, including full-stack development of backends and UIs.Key Responsibilities:Design and develop new features, with a focus on full-stack...

  • Engineering Lead

    vor 3 Monaten

    Berlin, Deutschland DL Remote Vollzeit

    In this hands-on role, you will build an exciting cross-platform software product for gamers. You are responsible for the technical vision/architecture, its implementation and managing the engineering team. Initially, you will do more hands-on programming yourself, but with growing team size, you will focus more and more on managing and coaching the...

  • Software Engineering Director

    vor 1 Woche

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland ENGIE Energy Access (Africa) Vollzeit

    Company OverviewENGIE Energy Access (Africa) is a leading provider of off-grid solar solutions, empowering customers and distribution partners with access to clean, affordable energy.Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experienceJob DescriptionWe are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineering Manager to lead our software development team...

  • Senior Software Engineering Lead

    vor 1 Woche

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland ENGIE Energy Access (Africa) Vollzeit

    About ENGIE Energy AccessWe are a leading provider of Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions in Africa, empowering customers and distribution partners with access to clean, affordable energy.Our team is dedicated to delivering innovative off-grid solar solutions, enabling electrical productive use and business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural...

  • Senior Engineering Leader

    Vor 5 Tagen

    Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland SIDES (SimplyDelivery GmbH) Vollzeit

    Technical Leadership OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Senior Engineering Leader to join our team at SIDES (SimplyDelivery GmbH) in Berlin, Germany. As a key member of our technical leadership team, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our company.About UsSIDES is a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions for the gastronomy...