Software Development Team Leader

Job Description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Lead and develop DSO initiatives to optimise customer energy resources and drive sustainability at scale! Permanent Full Time | Competitive package + Bonus opportunity Join us at our Haymarket, Sydney HQ | Flexible hybrid work model As part of our purpose of making electricity accessible for all, Ausgrid is on an exciting, renewables transformation journey and now is the time to be a part of something big! We are proud to service Australia’s east coast, as a leading business in energy distribution, delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to more than 1.8 million homes – that’s over four million Australians relying on us every day. Our vision is simple; for our communities to have the power in a resilient, affordable and sustainable future. We take pride in knowing that the work we collectively achieve today, will transform the world tomorrow. We value a culture of working and living safely, being customer focussed, commercially minded, collaborative, honest, accountable, and respectful. Our values are not just initiatives driven by leaders; they define the way we work. Your new role As Software Development Team Leader , you’ll be pivotal in accelerating the clean energy transition. This is your chance to design and build a cutting-edge, dynamic pricing platform that optimises customer energy resources such as solar, batteries and EVs. You'll create impactful, high-frequency forecasting models and scalable systems that transform energy management by leveraging a state-of-the-art technology stack, including machine learning, Python-based pipelines, APIs and cloud platforms like Azure. As the technical leader of a highly skilled team, you’ll deliver innovative solutions, guide software architecture decisions, build and mentor a team of developers and collaborate with cross-functional experts to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. If you’re passionate about meaningful work and thrive on technical challenges, this is your chance to innovate at the intersection of software engineering and the global energy transition. Our hiring decisions are not only based on your experience and skills, but your passion, attitude and alignment to our core values. Minimum Requirements To be successful, you will possess a strong educational foundation; either a bachelor's or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or another closely related field. You will have a proven track record of delivering complex software solutions, with deep expertise in Python-based backend systems, API development and building efficient data pipelines. Hands-on experience with containerised applications using Docker and a solid understanding of machine learning workflows, particularly for high-frequency forecasting, are also essential for success in this role. Grow with Ausgrid To continue building on our rich heritage, we actively invest in our people’s development through secondments, onsite training, mentoring circles, e-learning and study assistance. It is through our investment in our people that the average tenure across the business is 14 years and our current turnover is sitting at a market competitive rate of just 3.9%. Ausgrid perks Revel in more than just a competitive salary! Our employees enjoy a dynamic range of market leading support and safety services, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts, and flexibility arrangements in many forms. Our people are paramount to the continued success of Ausgrid, therefore celebrating great work is important to us! It’s not just the big wins that count, we have provided our employees the opportunity to applaud peer successes daily through our Amped Recognition Program. But let’s not forget the major milestones! For those ready to exceed expectations, anticipate a nomination for a CEO award at our formal end of year Award gala. Belonging at Ausgrid At Ausgrid, we are powered by diversity. Our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we! We are committed to creating a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workforce, and encourage applications from various backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disability, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. If you require support with your application/reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please reach out to our dedicated Talent team - Application close date: 26 February 2025 (this date is subject to early closure) Applicants must have full Australian work rights to apply. Join us in shaping a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone can thrive. #J-18808-Ljbffr