Technical Lead, Energy Systems (Pluto)

Main Purpose:Main Purpose• Participate in strategic planning discussions with technical and business stakeholders and is the point of contact delivery partner for single or multiple sub-systems for global techno-functional product owner. • Architect and design solutions and guide the vendor teams to implement the solution as per the architecture and design. • Design, develop and implement components of a work package / project as per requirements, create a fault tolerant code and modify complex systems or develop new sub systems develop comprehensive unit testing cases and plans.• Update knowledge assets and guide team to do the same integrate work of developers with the objective of delivering high quality project deliverables within the limits of delivery timelines, security, quality and performance guidelines• Be hands-on master developer on the system and coach developers of the vendors. Pair program with new developers on an existing system to build their capability.• Help implement a continuous learning culture within the vendor teams to build their capability the sub-system(s) he or he is leading.Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technical Skillsets:

• 10+ years of experience in full-stack development with a strong focus on .NET technologies.
• Strong proficiency in writing complex SQL queries and database management specifically on MS SQL stack.
• Good to have knowledge in VB.Net, REST based API development
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience with developing end-to-end complex systems with a multi-national or sophisticated technology driven firm in India.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with outsourced vendor partners is BIG plus.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of Commodities, Logistics, Financing, Accounting or Derivatives is a BIG plus.

Competencies:

• Strong oral and written communications with strong inter-personal skills to collaborate with vendor teams and global IT owners with attention to micro level details.
• Must be acclimatized working and dealing with client managers / senior management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong change management skills, ability to manage several projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Capable of working in groups as well as independently.
• Professional management of employee relationships at all levels.  
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information. 
• Team player with an enthusiastic approach to fresh challenges

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using .NET technologies.
• Work on SQL server technology to build and improve current systems.
• Ensure the scalability and performance of desktop-based applications.
• Write efficient and complex SQL queries to manage and interact with databases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools like Git, TFS, Visual Studio, Sonar, Crucible, TeamCity, JIRA etc.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to Windows, Linux operating systems
• AppDynamics, Splunk is desirable
• Application and transport level protocols (TCP/IP, REST, MQ, RabbitMQ, ...)

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

Key Relationships:

• External:  Strategic outsourcing partners.
• Internal:  Technical and Functional partners and stakeholders based in London, Athens, Geneva, Shanghai etc.

Department – TGS Trading IT is responsible for front-to-back delivery of various applications that enable Trafigura’s Oil & Metal’s trading.