Software Engineering Lead

Division: Operations Department: System Engineering Reference number: 12935 Engagement type: Permanent AEMO at the Heart of Energy AEMO is Australia’s independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMO’s purpose is to ensure safe, reliable and affordable energy today, and enable the energy transition for the benefit of all Australians. Australian governments are now committed to a net zero economy for Australia by 2050 and our vision is to enable this. We have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to co-design the future of our energy systems, and our core values revolve around character, commitment, and connection. Join us as we contribute to this significant transition in the energy sector. About The Role The Operational DER Management team, within AEMO Operations, is responsible for integration of distributed energy resources (DER) into AEMO’s operational and technical functions. Our team’s goal is to make sure the necessary measures are in place to be able to securely, safely and efficiently operate the power system with up to 100% of energy supplied by renewable distributed resources in the next few years. Role In this role, you will be leading a team in developing software improvements (mostly in Python) to AEMO operational systems to integrate DER. This involves “wearing many hats” to support end-to-end delivery, including a blend of:

• People management responsibilities for up to 8 direct reports (developers delivering the product).
• Collaboration with business SMEs to gather requirements and conversion of these to a technical roadmap for delivery.
• Design of a suitable solution architecture, including consultation across other AEMO teams and approval with different organisational layers.
• Development of materials to articulate the need, solution design and advocate for benefits delivered, targeted at both technical and executive levels.
• Technical leadership and project management experience to address technical project delivery blockers as they arise with an agile approach.

Projects include development of real time visualisation tools to support control room operations in managing Minimum System Load periods (with high levels of distributed resources), and working on the AEMO Modelling Platform (AMP) and the Energy Management System (EMS) to integrate distributed resources and dynamic power system models for distributed resources and composite load. This role can be based at any of our office locations across multiples states. What You Will Be Doing

• Deliver a work program to improve AEMO’s technology platform for managing low demand / high DER periods.
• Lead a team in identifying priority areas for further uplift of systems required to operate the power system of the future.
• Collaborate with other AEMO teams and external stakeholders.
• Tech Stack: Python | SQL | Azure |Grafana.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Significant experience in software development or a related field.
• Experience in power system analysis and grid systems technologies (e.g. DERMS, SCADA, ADMS) is beneficial.
• Python programming skills and experience, preferably using test-driven development & object-oriented programming with applications in a technical domain.
• Strong people leadership skills with an interest in mentoring engineers and supporting their technical and professional goals
• Tertiary qualification in software, electrical engineering, or similar, ideally with a power system focus.

BenefitsIn return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home, part time, job share, hybrid options, and additional leave options
• Professional development via projects, industry networks, job rotation, study assistance and more.
• Give back with up to 4 days of volunteering leave per year.
• Reward your hard work with annual performance bonuses (subject to eligibility).
• Embrace a healthier you with our wellness program, discounted health insurance, gym perks and our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Our Process At AEMO we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome people of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities and neurodivergence and those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. If you have any accessibility requireme nt s to support you during the application or interview process, simply let us know by emailing us a t talent@aemo.com.au