Lead DevOps Engineer - Asset Data & Insights
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- Closing at: Aug 2 2024 at 23:55 BST
SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.
Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.
About the Role
Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK or Ireland sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading, Havant, Belfast or Dublin.
Salary: £65,752 - £76,366 and a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing, and family .
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
This role is part of our Asset Data & Insights agile value stream, which aims to unlock significant value through the engineering and analysis of data to optimize efficiencies from our portfolio of gas-fired power stations, gas storage facilities, and to support the introduction of Hydrogen and Carbon Capture and Storage. As Lead DevOps Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with Product Owners and technical colleagues within our Asset Data & Insights value stream and across IT to organize and deliver the backlog of development work related to our product portfolio.
- Lead a team of data, DevOps, and visualisation engineers.
- Define and maintain technical standards and quality for the CI/CD pipelines associated with the product portfolio.
- Assume technical responsibility for DevOps and ITIL processes related to the development and operation of the Asset Data & Insights portfolio.
- Work as part of the wider Thermal IT Support team, providing technical support including out-of-hours support for P1 Incidents.
- Foster a culture of innovation by promoting the exploration of new technologies and processes and challenging the status quo.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
- Experience with cloud platforms aligned with FinOps and scrum practices for scalable and resilient solution deployment, with knowledge of DevOps practices for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), preferably Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of advanced data analysis techniques through AI and machine learning, and full-stack development technologies such as YAML, React and Python.
- Experience deploying, scaling, and managing automation and orchestration technologies including Power Automate and UIPath.
- Proficiency in data architectures leveraging technologies such as Azure Data Factory, PowerBI, Databricks, SQL and Oracle DB.
- Creative thinking and a proactive approach to identifying innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.
About our Business
SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.
What's in it for you?
We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Further actions
All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on / .
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.
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