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Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape?

The Belgian and European energy landscape is in full swing. Did you know that Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in this? As part of Elia Group, a European transmission system operator, Elia Belgium ensures the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country.

Side-by-side with your talented colleagues, you will play a part in building a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Only together can we make the biggest impact possible! We believe in the power of diversity: we are convinced that an inclusive and diverse work environment leads to more innovation, creativity and better results.

Chapter Lead Development

Reference ID:  8586

Function

 

Manage and supervise the Software Engineering sub-chapter, develop, ensure and/or oversee the implementation of (best) practises, tools and frameworks within the sub-chapter, in line with organisational and Development Chapter guidelines, in order to support the product teams with functional excellence and realise the sub-chapter objectives

 

Description of the work item

 

As a Sub-Chapter Lead at Elia Group, you will play a pivotal role in aligning and executing the objectives of your sub-chapter with the overarching vision and strategy of the chapter. You will work in close collaboration with the Chapter Lead and various stakeholders across the organization, including product or project teams and external partners, to effectively manage demand and capacity within your sub-chapter.

Your responsibilities will include hiring and developing sub-chapter members, defining their career paths, facilitating skill development, and conducting performance reviews. You will be a key player in ensuring that best practices, tools, and methodologies are consistently applied and shared, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing, learning, and continuous improvement.

Ensuring group cohesion and considering the diversity of chapter members will be essential, and this may involve travel between 50Hertz and ETB locations. You will manage the sub-chapter's operations, including reviewing outputs, service delivery, and maintaining the right capabilities within your team.

 

Additionally, you will coordinate the development, motivation, and coaching of chapter members in accordance with HR policies. Supporting the Chapter Lead, you will help identify and implement the appropriate tools and frameworks within the sub-chapter. Recruiting the right talent and allocating chapter members to product teams based on their skills and expertise will also fall under your purview. This includes hiring of internal candidates and the contracting of external vendors, ensuring a dynamic and skilled team composition. You as well will spend 50% of your time on content work in either products or projects.

As the Sub-Chapter Lead for Software Engineering, you will play a crucial role in elevating the software development lifecycle within Elia Group. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the continuous improvement of software engineering processes and methodologies. You will leverage guilds and gather, feedback from projects, products, and practices to enhance the efficiency and quality of software development.

 

You will empower chapter members to critically assess and coordinate the technical requirements and impacts of product requests. This will ensure that all development efforts are in line with the architectural standards and design patterns that uphold the integrity and strategic direction of Elia Group's IT landscape. A key aspect of your role will be to adeptly resolve priority conflicts and manage the allocation of resources within the sub-chapter. Your ability to balance project deliverables and deadlines will be essential in maintaining the momentum of software development initiatives.

Your Profile

 

  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in software engineering with a demonstrated ability to manage and lead people, showing a successful history in team building and technical leadership.
  • Strong technical foundation with a broad knowledge of software development practices, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
  • Experience in development practices across various programming languages and frameworks, as well as experience with modern development tools, software patterns and environments (such as CI/CD pipelines, Git, auto deploy and automated testing frameworks or Generative AI for development or others in the area of software development).
  • Technical curiosity paired with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset, driving the development of sustainable and innovative solutions within the organization.
  • At least 3 years of experience in applying agile methodologies within software development teams, with a thorough understanding of how to adapt and implement agile principles to enhance team performance and results.
  • Clear and effective communication skills, capable of engaging with technical experts and stakeholders at both technical and conceptual levels.
  • Strong presentation skills, able to articulate complex ideas in an accessible manner.
  • While not essential, knowledge and experience in the energy and/or utility sector will be considered beneficial.
  • Proficiency in English is required, with additional language skills in Dutch, German, or French being advantageous.

Offer

 

  • Salary a competitive salary package, allowance for representation expenses, year-end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€8 per working day), eco-vouchers, sport & culture vouchers, bonuses based on individual and group results.
  • Insurance group insurance, hospitalisation insurance, ambulant care insurance for the whole family and also personal accident insurance.
  • Vacation You will be entitled to 20 vacation days and 5 additional vacation days, 6 local days, 4 exempt days (after 1 year of employment) and up to 5 long-service days (1 day for every 3 years in employment).
  • Social fund Sinterklaas and year-end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance. We will also cover part of the cost of glasses, a dental prosthesis or similar needs.
  • Communication you will be given an iPhone, a phone subscription (for work and private use) and a laptop with internet reimbursement.
  • Private PC plan once every 3 years, a budget will be made available to you for a PC/tablet with software & peripherals for personal use.
  • Discounts you will enjoy a 30% discount on your gas and electricity bill.
  • Mobility we will offer you a company car and public transport or a mobility budget.
  • Elia shares Elia will give you the opportunity to subscribe to shares with a discount of 16.66% on the average share price.

Location

 

20 Boulevard de l'Empereur, 1000 Bruxelles

There’s something electric in the air with this job offer!

In exchange for your work and dedication, you enjoy the following benefits:

A job full of variety with a top employer: Elia encourages innovation and collaboration. Within our company you will be at the forefront of the energy transition, and you will have the chance to contribute to ground-breaking technologies designed to accelerate this transition. It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to further develop your knowledge and skills.

Focus on personal growth and well-being at work: Discover a wide range of professional training and coaching opportunities that are guaranteed to give your personal growth a solid boost.  At the same time, as a top employer, we put maximum effort into a positive work culture in which your well-being is central.

Development opportunities for a challenging career: At Elia, we encourage you to seek out and seize new professional opportunities. You will enjoy complete freedom to shape your career on your own terms.

A diverse team of passionate colleagues: Elia puts a high value on diversity and inclusion. You will join a diverse and passionate team that enjoys sharing knowledge and leading the way towards a more sustainable future together.

These are just a few of the benefits that distinguish Elia as a Top Employer. We are convinced that your contribution to our team will be invaluable and look forward to welcoming you soon!

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