Technical lead Software Developer

Division: Operations

Department: System Engineering

Reference number:12935

Engagement type: Permanent

AEMO at the Heart of Energy

AEMO is Australias independent energy system and market operator and system planner. AEMOs 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 Operationsis responsible forintegration of distributed energy resources (DER) into AEMOs operational and technical more than half the National Electricity Market now supplied by DER in some periods Australia is leading the world in integration of distributed PV and our teams 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.

In this role you willbeleading a smallteam in developing software improvements (mostly in Python) to AEMO systemsto role includes ablend ofhands-onsoftware developmenttechnical leadershipof project deliveryandpeople managementresponsibilitiesfor4 direct reports.

Projects for delivery by the teamincludedevelopment of real time visualisation tools to support control room operations in managing Minimum System Load periods (with high levels of distributed resources) and working onthe AEMO Modelling Platform (AMP)and theEnergy 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

• Deliverawork program to improve AEMOs technology platform for managing low demand / high DER periods.

• Lead a team inidentifyingpriority areasfor further uplift of systemsrequiredtooperatethe 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 power system analysis grid systems technologies (e.g. DERMS SCADA ADMS) or a related field.

• Python programming skillsand experience preferably using test-driven development & object-oriented programming with applications in a technical domain.

• Quantitative analysis skills including problem solving modelling and critical thinking.

• Strong people leadership skills with an interest in mentoring engineers and supporting their technical and professional goals

• Tertiary qualification in software or electrical engineering or similar with a power system focus.

In return some of our benefits to you

• Flexible working: work from home part timejob share hybrid optionsand additional leave options
• Professional development via projects industry networksjob 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 requirements to support you during the application or interview process simply let us know by emailing us at