Lead Developer - Full Stack

Base Location: Dublin, Reading, Havant, Perth, Glasgow

Salary: £69,105 - £81,406 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time  | Flexible First options available

The Role:

As a Lead Developer within the Airtricity Digital Web Platform team, you will collaborate with fellow developers using Agile methodologies to digitise SSE Airtricity’s web and mobile solutions, lead API rewrites, and support AI integration. This role blends technical leadership with people management responsibilities.

You Will:

• Line-manage a team of developers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Deliver scalable solutions by designing, developing, and implementing complex software systems including API rewrites, Azure AD B2B integrations, and identity frameworks for web and mobile platforms ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Drive AI integration by identifying use cases, selecting appropriate Azure AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services), and collaborating with stakeholders to prototype, and implement intelligent features such as chatbots, predictive analytics, or smart search.
• Collaborate across teams by working closely with Product Owners, Delivery Leads, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals, and by participating in code reviews and architectural discussions.
• Possess experience establishing and maintaining coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns, while mentoring junior team members. Prior team leadership experience is preferred.

You have:

• Proven experience leading development teams, with expertise in building robust and scalable applications using .NET Core, C#.NET, RESTful APIs, JWT, OAuth 2.0, OpenID, Azure AD B2C (Customer Identity and Access Management), GraphQL, Blazor, and object-oriented programming. A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred.
• A strong .NET development background with a focus on Microsoft Azure cloud services, including serverless solutions using Azure Functions, integration orchestration with Azure Service Bus and Logic Apps, and CI/CD automation via Azure DevOps.
• Hands-on experience integrating AI services into enterprise applications, particularly using Microsoft Azure AI tools such as Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, or Machine Learning Studio.
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop scalable cloud-based applications, with a solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and database systems (SQL and NoSQL). Azure certification is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience establishing and maintaining coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns, while mentoring junior team members. Prior team leadership experience is preferred.

About SSE

SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future. Our investment will see us build the world's largest offshore wind farm and transform the grid to deliver greener electricity to millions.

Our IT division powers growth across all SSE business areas by making sure we have the systems, software and security needed to take the lead in a low carbon world. They provide expertise, advice and day-to-day support in emerging technologies, data and analytics, cyber security and more.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact David.Brickell@sse.com / 01738 275 846 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

Ready to apply?

Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.

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