Senior Engineer

Rullion; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Office in Solihull

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Senior Engineer for a 3-month contract based at E.ON in Solihull. The role is hybrid, with office attendance required periodically, and involves shaping the platform from concept to production-ready status under the guidance of Product and Solution Architecture teams.

You will design cloud-native architectures, implement CI/CD practices, apply DevOps and security principles, and leverage AI-assisted tools to accelerate delivery while ensuring quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with modern frontend and backend web tech (React, TypeScript/JS).
• Experience delivering products from concept/MVP to live production.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD, testing, security, and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering delivery of a prototype and scale to a production-ready platform.
• Design, build, and deploy cloud-native solutions using modern development and AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Define and implement technical architecture, development standards, CI/CD pipelines, testing, security controls, and operations.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Deliver integrations with CRM, data services, pricing engines, and partner ecosystems.
• Rapidly convert product concepts into working software with continuous testing and iteration.
• Support development of the future engineering function, technical roadmap, and operating model.

Skills

React

TypeScript/JavaScript

APIs

Azure

DevOps

CI/CD

Security

Tools

Cloud-native architectures

Job description

Senior Engineer

Contract Length: 3 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Hybrid Working: Office-based once every two weeks or once a month
Site Location: E.ON, 2 Prince's Way, Solihull, B91 3ES

Flexibility is reshaping the energy industry, and our client is developing an innovative digital platform that helps customers unlock the value of their flexible energy assets. With a clear product vision and proven commercial potential, we are seeking a Senior Engineer to play a key role in building the platform and establishing the foundations of a new digital business.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a start-up-style environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is passionate about creating products from the ground up. Working closely with the Product Manager and Solution Architect, you will have significant influence over technology choices, engineering standards, and delivery practices as we evolve an early-stage concept into a scalable, production-ready solution.

This is a full-time, 3-month contract with a hybrid working model and occasional office attendance as required.

Accountabilities:

• Lead the engineering delivery of a prototype, transforming it into a secure, scalable, and production-ready platform.
• Design, build, and deploy cloud-native solutions using modern development, DevOps, and AI-assisted engineering tools.
• Define and implement technical architecture, development standards, CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, security controls, and operational processes.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to accelerate delivery while maintaining high levels of quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Deliver integrations with CRM platforms, public data services, pricing engines, and future partner ecosystems.
• Rapidly convert product concepts into working software, enabling continuous testing, learning, and iteration.
• Support the development of the future engineering function, technical roadmap, and operating model.

Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with React, TypeScript/JavaScript, APIs, Azure, and cloud-native application architectures.
• Proven track record of delivering products from concept, prototype, or MVP through to live production environments.
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, security, and modern software engineering principles.
• Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments where priorities can change quickly.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and solution-focused mindset with a passion for building innovative products.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

Please note:

Should your application be successful, and you are offered the role, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any assignment offer with our client will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Barring Service.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. INDCF-SO

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.