Software developer for Therma & Hydro short term power optimization – STO IS

About US (GEMS):

ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS) provides energy supply solutions and risk management services to support its clients through their decarbonization journey, while optimizing ENGIE’s assets and contributing to value creation.

ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services with a leading energy management business, piloted by its entity "Global Energy Management & Sales" who built its savoir-faire managing the Group’s large and diverse asset portfolio over 20+ years.

3,600 employees around the world develop our solutions, through +20 international business platforms. We cover the full energy mix: renewable and thermal power, natural gas & LNG, biomass, environmental products. Our experts provide tailor made solutions based on a wide range of savoir-faire in energy management with a strong focus on decarbonation and decentralization.

Our 190,000 clients span the entire value chain: producers, asset developers, financial players, utilities, distributors and industrials. Our global reach and strong local presence enable us to offer these diverse clients tailor-made services and respond to rapid changes in mature or emerging markets alike.

Our 4 expertises:

• Asset management

• Energy transition services

• Energy supply & global commodities

• Risk management & market access

At GEMS we encourage breakthrough results, team spirit, curiosity and innovation while preserving the right work/life balance for you.

More info on GEMS Hub (https://gems.engie.com) or LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/engie-global-energy-management-solutions).

Context:

The Short-Term Thermal & Hydro Optimization IS team provides and maintains the Information Systems (IS) landscape supporting all short-term power market activities within GEMS. This includes generating and nominating optimized production plans for physical assets under GEMS' responsibility, as well as facilitating trading on short-term markets to maximize the value of generated energy.

The team is responsible for ensuring the maintenance, evolution, and continuous improvement of the IS systems that support these critical activities, adapting to evolving market conditions, regulatory requirements, and business needs. The core focus is on enabling efficient and competitive trading in Day-Ahead and Intraday power markets, ensuring seamless integration between optimization models and market operations

Role:

We are looking for a skilled Python Developer to join our team, which provides Information Systems (IS) solutions for short-term (Day-Ahead and Intraday) optimization and algorithmic trading of thermal and hydro-storage assets in Western and Central Europe. The role involves modeling and full or partial automation of complex business flows related to bidding, trading, plan nomination, and reporting. The ideal candidate must possess both strong technical expertise and the ability to communicate effectively with traders and business stakeholders.

The development approach is agile and is focused on the value brought to business, in short, medium and long term.

  Key responsibilities involve:

• Develop, maintain, enhance, and deploy Python-based backend applications, including REST APIs, scheduling workflows (Airflow), and other backend services, to support short-term energy market optimization.   
• Maintain high coding standards and best practices for clean, modular, and well-documented code.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and adaptability to evolving business requirements and regulatory changes from TSOs (Transmission System Operators).
• Collaborate with traders, analysts, and business teams to understand requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions.
• Solve complex problems independently and propose optimizations or simplifications for existing workflows.
• Active and constructive participation in Agile ceremonies, explaining current tasks and showing interest for other colleagues’ work

Hard skills:

• Python expertise – At least 3 years of professional experience in developing applications, with Python as a preferred or primary programming language. Must be well-versed in modern, recommended best practices within the Python ecosystem.
• Problem-solving ability – Strong analytical and debugging skills, capable of solving issues independently.
• Software quality focus – Write clean, maintainable and scalable code, easy to change and adaptable to    changing business needs. Strong emphasis on code readability, modularity, and best coding practices.
• Scheduling & Automation – Good working knowledge of Apache Airflow as a scheduling tool for automation. Understanding of airflow components and concepts to manage and automate workflows efficiently.
• Data handling and processing – Experience working with structured and unstructured data, APIs, and databases (both SQL and NoSQL). Good knowledge of SQL database schema design and manipulation, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval. Working knowledge of Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tools ( preferably SQLAlchemy) for managing database interactions in Python applications
• Business process modeling – Ability to analyze, design, and implement complex business logic related to   energy market optimization with a structured and maintainable approach.
• Version control and CI/CD – Proficiency in Git and experience with containerized and cloud-based solutions (preferably Azure or AWS). Solid working knowledge of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) workflows.

 Soft skills:

• Strong communication skills – Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Capable of actively listening, processing business requirements, and translating them into effective solutions
• Independence & initiative – Self-sufficient in problem-solving, capable of making informed decisions and proactively engaging the right people when necessary. Demonstrates ownership and drives projects forward without constant supervision.
• Proactive problem-solving– Anticipates potential issues, identifies risks early, and proposes solutions before problems escalate. Works methodically to ensure timely resolution.
• Adaptability & resilience – Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where business requirements frequently evolve. Quickly adjusts to new priorities while maintaining focus on delivering maximum quality solutions.
• Deadline & priority management - Effectively balances multiple tasks, respects deadlines, and maintains efficiency under time constraints.

Education and professional background:

• Master’s degree (preferred) – Computer science, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field, ideally with an energy or optimization focus.
• Relevant experience in the energy sector, trading, or optimization is an advantage.

Languages:

• English (mandatory) – Very fluent, as it is the main language of communication.
• French or Dutch (optional but beneficial) – While not required, they are widely spoken in the office.

If you meet these requirements, then you are the talent we are looking for. Do not waste time! 

Apply by attaching your updated CV, regardless your gender.

ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales is committed to create a gender-neutral environment that unlocks the potential of everyone and provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals. 

All our positions are open to people with disabilities, please let your recruiter know if you need reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the recruitment process, they will be happy to assist you. 

About ENGIE:

Our group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Our purpose (“raison d’être”) is to act to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions, reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet. We rely on our key businesses (gas, power, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. With our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are a community of Imaginative Builders, committed every day to more harmonious progress.

Digital Workplace Analyst – LEEDS (Permanent)

Company Overview:

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy supply and services. With over 100,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to accelerating the transition to a carbon-neutral world through energy-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions. In the UK, we have been active for over 20 years, investing in renewable energy and storage while supplying energy to organizations of all sizes. Join us in shaping the future of responsible business and making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Role Overview:

The Digital Workplace Analyst will provide remote and on-site assistance to IT service users, acting as the main point of contact for managing digital workplace incidents and service requests. This role ensures the delivery of timely and quality end-user IT services through consistent application of internal processes and clear communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide remote and desk-side support to employees regarding IT services.
• Log all calls in the IT Service Management tool for accurate statistics and analysis.
• Coordinate with the Group Service Desk for timely incident and service request management.
• Monitor ticket queues, identify trends, and escalate major incidents or problems as needed.
• Share knowledge and participate in meetings to ensure excellent customer experience.
• Provide advice and guidance to customers and liaise with third parties on support issues.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation (technical notes, incident resolution notes, etc.).
• Support videoconferencing facilities and meeting room functionality across the UK estate.
• Troubleshoot basic networking issues, including cabling and patching.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems for desktops/laptops and printers.
• Procure and deploy laptop/desktop and mobile devices according to group standards.
• Install, configure, support, and troubleshoot software applications and services.
• Ensure the CMDB/Asset Database is up to date regarding user allocation and asset retrieval.
• Process requests for Starters, Leavers, and Movers and associated user account management activities.
• Ensure user accounts are deployed and configured correctly according to group standards.
• Keep digital workplace information and reports up to date.
• Assist with ad-hoc tasks to ensure a high level of support for users.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent knowledge of Digital Workplace technologies and support activities.
• Good knowledge of Audio Visual and meeting room technologies.
• Understanding of Cyber Security principles and ITIL concepts.
• Ability to meet deadlines and cope with pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

Experience:

• Experience in providing IT technical support within a support function.
• Coordinating and delivering IT services through Managed Services arrangements.
• Experience dealing with stakeholders in a customer service setting.

Qualifications:

• A-levels or equivalent, or suitable experience.
• Desirable: Appropriate desktop management qualifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified Partner).

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about operational excellence and eager to contribute to the energy sector, we want to hear from you. At ENGIE UK, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Even if you do not meet all the requirements listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences could be just what we need. To apply, please submit your CV detailing your experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

What You Can Expect

As the IT/OT Cybersecurity Advisor in Houston, Texas, for ENGIE North America (ENA), you will be responsible for managing third-party risks, overseeing crisis management and IT Disaster Recovery Plan (ITDRP) exercises, and leading overall project management of IT and OT cybersecurity projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, knowledge of OT/ICS and industrial environments, and excellent project management skills.

Reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of ENA, your duties will include:

• Assess and manage cybersecurity risks associated with third-party vendors and partners
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with procurement and legal teams to ensure third-party contracts include appropriate security requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact during cybersecurity incidents
• Lead the response to cybersecurity incidents and crises
• Develop and maintain incident response plans, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, conduct post-incident reviews, and implement lessons learned to improve future responses
• Plan, execute, and evaluate IT/OT Disaster Recovery Plan exercises to ensure the organization's preparedness for potential disruptions
• Coordinate with internal business units to ensure alignment and readiness
• Prepare and present reports on IT/OT cybersecurity activities, risks, and incidents to CISO and executive leaders
• Develop metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of cybersecurity initiatives
• Provide recommendations for improving the organization's cybersecurity posture
• Attend conferences to asses new market technologies, regulations, and threat actor capabilities

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or a related field; candidates with an Associate degree and eight (8) years of relevant cybersecurity experience, or a minimum High School Diploma / GED equivalent and ten (10) years of relevant cybersecurity experience, will also be considered
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in cybersecurity, with a focus on third-party risk management, crisis management, and project management
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies, including network security, encryption, and firewalls
• Familiarity with various cybersecurity frameworks and standards, such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
• Ability to manage and secure IT systems, including servers, databases, and cloud environments
• Skills in managing cybersecurity projects and programs, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Proficiency in analyzing data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential security threats
• Capability to model and predict potential threats to the organization
• Skills in conducting scenario analysis to prepare for various types of cyber incidents
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey risk assessments and mitigation strategies to stakeholders
• Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy; consisting of three (3) days in-office and two (2) days remote
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 10% of the time
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $113,900 – $174,570 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed. 

Requisition ID:44500

Location: Houston, Texas, US

This is an evergreen job posting designed to attract individuals interested in future opportunities. While it does not correspond to a specific open position, submitting your resume here will enable our recruiters to reach out to you as new opportunities arise. For those seeking immediate openings, we invite you to visit our ENGIE career page to explore current opportunities.

What You Can Expect

As a Software Developer, you will collaborate with a dynamic software development team to design and build web and cloud-based applications using the Microsoft .NET framework, the Azure platform, and/or Oracle PL/SQL. In this role, you will report to the Director of Solution Delivery, contributing to the team’s transformation by implementing redesigned systems and processes powered by the latest digital technologies.  

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field, with a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience working with C# and NET frameworks or Oracle PL/SQL. In lieu of a four-year degree, you bring a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in software development, during which you have gained a strong understanding of the field and demonstrated the ability to design and develop web and cloud-based applications
• Experienced with Microsoft SQL Server, including database performance tuning, and have a strong understanding of Azure services such as Azure App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure Storage
• Expertise in ETL tools and processes, with proven experience in data modeling, data warehousing, and writing complex PL/SQL scripts for data manipulation, validation, and management
• Proficient in writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug applications effectively
• Experience with Git or other version control systems and follow best practices for version control and collaboration
• Perform code reviews based on established standards and actively contribute to refining those standards
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product owners, architects, and system owners in testing and deploying new features

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range will be included in the formal job posting once a specific level of opportunity is determined and posted.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community.  ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com . This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.  

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts acts are observed.

SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER

IT PROJECTS MANAGEMENT TEAM

 BUCHAREST

ENGIE Romania

At ENGIE, we want to satisfy our customers’ needs and help them achieve their efficiency targets. We’re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute with your unique skills and experience.

We are currently looking for an analytical person with solid technical background to join our IT Projects Management Team, as Senior IT Project Manager. In this role, you will coordinate people and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time and produce the desired results. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project’s organization, budget and timeline.

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career and be part of a great team, join us. You can help us build a better ENGIE. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

What you will do:

• You will lead complex projects from business requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and project implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
• You will take responsibility for project organization to ensure coherent detailed project planning according to the PM methodology and best practices implemented in ENGIE Group.
• You will build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, providing purpose, direction, and motivation.
• You will coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring projects remain within scope, schedule, and defined budgets, in collaboration with project staff from various functional departments.
• You will analyze project progress and, when necessary, adapt scope, timelines, and costs to ensure that the project team adheres to project requirements and objectives.
• You will establish and maintain relationships with appropriate internal clients, stakeholders, and third parties, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.
• You will establish and maintain processes to manage scope over the project lifecycle, setting project quality and performance standards, and assessing and managing risk within, and across, multiple projects.
• You will monitor and assign resources appropriately to streamline project efficiency and maximize deliverable outputs.
• You will report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels as needed, escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans.
• You will continuously collaborate with IT Management to identify project interdependencies/impact on other ongoing projects from the PMO Portfolio, with proactive escalation of project risks and implementation of necessary actions to avoid interproject collisions.
• You will evaluate ENGIE business processes and requirements, anticipate requirements, and uncover areas for improvement.
• You will conduct meetings to collect and analyze business requirements and user needs.
• You will gather and analyze preliminary requirements that reflect the business strategy and short/long-term business objectives, providing detailed insights aligned with the IT architecture structured under Feasibility Study, RFI, RFP, and Tender Book comprehensive documentation.

Desired education, expertise, and skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in the fields of computer science or equivalent;
• 5+ years Project Management working experience in the Information Technology area;
• Project Management and MS Project Professional Courses (certification is an advantage);
• Solid technical background, with understanding of the IT systems implementation and development processes (working experience with SAP Business Warehouse, SAP ERP or SAP IS-U projects is an advantage);
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office;
• Independent user of English and Romanian languages (B1 - read, write, speak);
• Good analytical skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking skills;
• Excellent communication, presentation and coordination skills; analytical thinking, positive & CAN-DO attitude;
• Ability to collect and analyze client requirements and transfer the proper information to technical team;
• Ability to define, implement and update project plans in accordance with the business needs throughout project start up, execution and completion, in alignment with company vision.

Benefits: 

• Private health insurance for you and your family;
• Opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development;
• Meal tickets;
• Work-life balance;
• Annual extended holiday entitlement, depending on length of employment;
• Holiday bonus.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

If you decide to send us your personal information in order to apply for this position, please be aware of our job candidate GDPR Data Privacy Notice: https://www.engie.ro/corporate/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/ER_Nota-de-informare-Candidati.pdf

About ENGIE

ENGIE is active in Romania in three areas: gas, electricity and energy services. The main subsidiary of the Group, ENGIE Romania, supplies natural gas and electricity, distributes natural gas, offers energy related services to all market segments and also produces electricity. ENGIE Romania serves more than 1.9 million customers, operates 21,000 km of networks, owns and operates wind farms with a capacity of 100 MW and employs around 4,000 people.

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Senior Data Engineer – LEEDS

About Us:

ENGIE is a global leader in low-carbon energy supply and services. We have been active in the UK energy market for over 20 years, focusing on energy storage and renewable energy (solar, wind, biogas), while supplying energy to organisations of all sizes.

We are reshaping the energy future by reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet. We are looking for individuals committed to helping turn our vision into reality.

Purpose of the Job:

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain robust data systems and pipelines that support data storage, processing, and analysis on the Cloud. You will work with large datasets, ensuring data quality, scalability, and performance, while collaborating closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand their data needs and provide them with high-quality, accessible data.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design and implement scalable, efficient, and secure data architectures, ensuring optimal data flow across systems.
• Own development and change projects to ensure requirements are met cost-effectively while minimizing associated risks.
• Responsible for cloud data platform development, data modeling, shaping, and technical planning.
• Mentor data engineers, supporting their professional growth and development.
• Ensure resource requirements are understood and planned/estimated effectively against demand.
• Maintain appropriate process procedures, compliance, and service level monitoring, performance reporting, and vendor management.
• Implement best practices around data security, privacy, and compliance.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships to clarify and influence requirements.
• Collaborate with external organizations and third-party software/service suppliers for ongoing support, maintenance, and development of systems.
• Demonstrate quality focus to ensure solutions are built to an appropriate standard while balancing tight deadlines.
• Influence the evolution of business and system requirements and contribute to the design of technical solutions.
• Develop unit-tested code and support test cycles, including post-implementation validation.
• Contribute to the transition into service and ongoing support of applications, reducing technical debt and rationalizing the technical footprint.
• Ensure data systems comply with necessary governance and control requirements.
• Deliver high-quality software into production with zero critical and high defects before release.
• Maintain secure, accurate, and available company data according to requirements.
• Mitigate and manage technical risks and issues on projects and production support.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Broad data management technical knowledge across the full data cycle.
• Proven experience working with AWS data technologies (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Lake Formation, Cloud Formation), GitHub, CI/CD.
• Coding experience in Apache Spark, Iceberg, or Python (Pandas).
• Experience in change and release management.
• Experience in database warehouse design and data modeling.
• Experience managing data migration projects.
• Cloud data platform development and deployment experience.
• Performance tuning experience in various database settings.
• Infrastructure as code practices experience.
• Strong project and people management skills.
• Excellent data development, manipulation, and analysis skills using tools like SQL, Python, AWS services, and the MSBI stack.
• Ability to prioritize and be flexible to change priorities at short notice.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed and professional communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills to create models and analyze data for complex problem-solving and decision-making.
• Ability to understand business processes and their technological influences.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to learn new technologies, programs, and procedures.

Experience:

• Several years of practical experience in a similar environment.
• Proven experience in developing, delivering, and maintaining tactical and enterprise data management solutions.
• Proven experience in delivering data solutions using cloud platform tools.
• Proven experience in assessing the impact of proposed changes on production solutions.
• Proven experience in managing and developing a team of technical experts.
• Exposure to energy markets and the energy supply industry sector.
• Experience in developing and implementing operational processes and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Relevant AWS or Microsoft certifications are advantageous but not essential.

Apply Now:

If you are a proactive and experienced Senior Data Engineer looking to make a difference in the energy sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team at Engie and help us shape the future of energy.

Job Title:  Data Scientist  

Department: Digital - Data 

Reporting line:  Head of Data 

Location: Kampala, Uganda or Lagos, Nigeria

About ENGIE Energy Access  

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.  

www.engie-energyaccess.com    

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa  

Job Purpose/Mission   

This position will be part of the Global Data team. This is an incredible opportunity to join a high-performing team that is passionate about pioneering expanded financial services to off-grid customers at the base of the pyramid. Key responsibilities will include building and maintaining data models to support sales and customer finance operations.  You would also be involved in data mining activities as well as engage with internal business stakeholders in realtime to our field team mobile application to allow data-informed decisions to be made in the field, as well as working with members of the data team to ensure high code quality and database design.  Your work will make a meaningful impact by enabling Engie to continuously innovate on how we support our customers in their repayment journey. Key Competencies 

Responsibilities   

Data Mining (20%): 

• Design and implement robust data mining models to support analytics and reporting requirements. 

• Carry out pre – processing, cleansing, and validating the integrioty of data to be used for analysis 

• Enhance data collection procedures to include all relevant information for developing analytic systems. 

Statistical modelling (70%) 

• Use statistical and machine learning techniques to develop solutions to support business operations from sales to credit collection. 

Stakeholder management (10%) 

• Communicate results with stakeholders within the business operations teams. 

Experience:  

• 5+ years of industry experience working on data scientist with a focus on data modelling, stakeholder management and data mining.,  

• Proficiency using machine learning frameworks like keras, pytorch, Tensorflow, sckit-learn, statistical tools (statistical tests, distribution, regression, maximum likelihood estimators, strong math skills (multivariate calculus, linear algebra), machine learning methods (k-Nearest Neighbours, Naive Bayes, SVm, Decision forests), Data visualization tools (matplotlib, d3.js, Tableau). 

• Experience working with structured and unstructured data using Python, R, Scala, Java, SQL in addition to one or more of Spark/Hadoop/Hive/HDFS , Apache Airflow, RabbitMQ/Kafka, Spark, Kubernates, and dbt. 

• Working knowledge of databases, data systems, and analytics solutions, including proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, Java, Spark and Amazon Redshift  for reporting and dashboard building. 

• Experience with implementing unit and integration testing.  

• Ability to gather requirements and communicate with stakeholders across data, software, and platform teams.  

• Deep understanding of data structures, data modelling and architecture.  

• Experience managing a team of mid-level data scientists. 

• Sense of adventure and willingness to dive in, think big, and execute with a team  

Qualifications:  

• Bachelors or master’s in computer science, machine learning, or related field  

Language(s):   

• English  

• French is a plus.  

 Technology:  

• Python, R, Java, SQL, NoSQL, Amazon Redshift, Kafka, Apache Beam, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however due to the large volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.   

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!