What is the role
The role offers the candidate the opportunity to participate in the growing Trading and Supply businesses. There will be many new and first for the candidate to be part of. The role is responsible for working with business and IT to deliver solutions in projects or enhancements for the business needs.
The Software Engineer will be working in full partnership with the IT teams and Business Stakeholders to design, develop and deliver fit for purpose IT solutions. The scope of the work includes but not limited to analytical activities - identify & understand issues, analyze impacts and dependencies, recommend end-to-end solution design, and implement a solution.
The role will work on defect fixes, enhancements, and special project delivery following the software development lifecycle. Key activities will evolve around DevOps delivery methodology and encompass tasks management, requirements gathering and traceability, prototyping, design and development, testing and release/patching.
Another key aspect of this role is to support turn-key/SaaS solutions, prototyping and delivery of new technology which may include new development, configuration and installation of third-party packages. The Software Engineer will also be tasked to work with third party suppliers to implement change requests, support end-to-end internal and user testing, testing/trials of software patches/upgrades, support deployment, post deployment validation and business acceptance.
Delivery process and activities, standards and communications, will be in accordance to the Enterprise/team guidelines, tooling, processes and norms (e.g. attending and providing sharing sessions, attending scrum calls, process improvements, etc)
Where you fit in
The role is part of and supports a global team. This role will primarily work with the Shell North America Crude and Products business.
Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
Translate functional requirements into technical specifications with inputs from subject matter experts and Design Authority.
Understanding business requirements to pilot and prototype new solutions and technologies, including procurement, setup, development, demonstration and deployment.
Support Projects and Support teams in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including Requirements Gathering, Analysis, Design, Coding, Testing, Implementation, and Production support for software systems.
Determine and design solutions that are scalable and sustainable for a global business
Developing open and trusting relationships with business stakeholders/users
Contribute/participate in local and global IT community activities.
Mentorship and coaching for team
Helping onboard new joiners to team
Identify CI's in WoW
Be the face of team to Business / stakeholders
Assist CC Lead for hiring new members to team
What we need from you
8 to 10 years of corporate IT experience with a focus in ETRM/CTRM.
Minimum Education or Certification: 4-year Degree related to IT.
Experience Needed
Intermediate/Expert level of experience in successfully providing application support / development in a corporate setting;
Full life cycle development experience in a project development role
Experience in supporting a diverse application landscape, including change management, application testing, data integrity management, patch management and end-user support and training;
Experience designing or changing business critical components to gain full value from technology solutions;
Energy/Commodity Trading and Risk Management domain experience required;
Specific experience with Trade Capture, Risk Management, Scheduling & Operations, or Settlements & Accounting
Skills Required
Functional and Technical Experience with OpenLink Endur (v11+)
Endur development using JVS and OpenComponents
Experience with developing solutions using Java and .Net
Experience with Oracle Database, SQL, PL/SQL
In-depth knowledge of Endur's database schema and ability to write/tune SQL
Experienced in handling memory management issues with JVS and OpenComponents scripting
Experienced with utilizing and implementing Connex, Grid Enabled Scripts, and Operation Services.
Experienced with utilizing and implementing Endur's Trade Process Management (TPM)
Understands mature software design/architectures, software quality management and coding standards
Familiar with Microsoft Azure DevOps tools (such as VSTS, GITHUB and GIT)
Able to manage multiple delivery priorities and multiple demand requests
