Development Team Lead

Aucerna; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in software solutions is looking for a Lead Developer with expertise in C# or Java. The role involves managing a team of developers, designing user interfaces, and implementing RESTful Web APIs. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, strong SQL Server skills, and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies. The position is either based in London or Aberdeen, offering significant career growth and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Personal and career growth opportunities

Diverse and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Expertise in C# (preferred) or Java with over 8 years of experience.
• Experience in enterprise architecture design patterns.
• Strong skills in SQL Server development and profiling.
• Knowledge of source control systems like Git or TFS.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum teams with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing a team of up to 6 developers.
• Designing intuitive application workflows and user interfaces.
• Optimizing applications for performance and reliability.
• Following Agile/SCRUM practices for continuous improvement.

Skills

C#

Java

RESTful Web API

SQL Server

Git

Agile/Scrum

ASP.Net Core

Entity Framework

OData

CI/CD principles

Job description

Aucerna is the world leading provider of Integrated Strategy, Planning and Reserves solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry. Over the past 10 years our company has managed to achieve unmatched growth as we have evolved from a Calgary-based software provider to a global partner for more than 450 household around the world.

Aucerna is a growing company, with competitive compensation and significant opportunity for personal and career growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

We live and work by a set of values that define who we want to be and how we should operate. We are passionate about what we do and now, we want you to be a part of it. If you think you’re ready, let us know.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Managing a team of up to 6 developers
• Designing intuitive application workflows and user interfaces using WPF and HTML5
• Designing and implementing middle-tier RESTful Web APIs
• Excellent skills in developing, profiling and troubleshooting SQL Server schemas and stored procedures
• Optimizing applications for performance
• Following Agile/SCRUM practices, and making suggestions for continuous improvement in our development processes
• Writing and reviewing technical design specs
• Advising teams on new technologies and techniques
• Mentoring other developers and performing code reviews
• Influencing teams on ways to improve their software development practices

Qualifications

Required

• Expertise (8+ years) in either C# (preferred) or Java
• Experience with enterprise architecture design patterns
• Experience designing, implementing and interacting with RESTful Web API Services
• Strong experience of developing and profiling SQL Server databases
• Knowledge of source control systems and branching strategies, preferably Git or TFS (TFVC)
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum team
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong aptitude for problem solving
• Ability to write good quality and testable code
• Strong experience and understanding of ASP.Net Core, Entity Framework (or other ORM frameworks) and OData
• Experience in a scaled agile framework preferred
• Application of SOLID principles, TDD, and other engineering quality practices
• Knowledge of CI/CD principles

Additional Information

Job location: Can either be in London or Aberdeen. It can be up for discussion.

Application Opening Date: 13th May 2019

Are you motivated by big ideas and driven by being part of an organization dedicated to helping our clients achieve the exceptional?

We are not just software developers. We are transforming the way our clients make planning and execution decisions in the dynamic oil and gas industry. Our London development team is looking for people who are inspired by challenge. The harder the problem, the more they dig in. We are building something special. Are you in?