Senior Software Engineer

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Purpose of Role

An SLS Software Engineer is a self-motivated individual who implements cloud-based solutions on the Azure platform and has hands-on experience in software development using .NET technologies and the Angular framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in implementing cloud-based solutions on the Azure platform using .NET technologies like Blazor and the Angular framework, creating Azure resources, and building pipelines.

Reporting to

Enterprise Architect

Principal Accountabilities

• Developing, and implementing cloud solutions on the Azure platform.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions that meet business needs.
• Implementing DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automated testing.
• Developing and maintaining .NET applications, utilizing C# programming language.
• Designing and developing front-end applications using Angular framework and Blazor.
• Participating in code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging activities.
• Staying updated with the latest Azure services, DevOps practices, and .NET technologies.

Key Performance Indicator (KPIs)

• Successful development and implementation of cloud solutions on the Azure platform.
• High uptime and reliability of Azure infrastructure, as well as successful scalability and security improvements.
• Successful collaborations with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design solutions that meet business needs.
• Successful implementation of DevOps practices, including continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automated testing.
• Successful development and maintenance of .NET, Blazor, and Angular applications.

Key Relationships

• Internal – commercial, service delivery, operations, and technology teams
• External – external technology vendors, application software providers, and project consultants

Experience / Qualification Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with Azure services and solutions.
• Proficiency in DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated testing.
• Solid understanding of .NET framework and C# programming language.
• Hands-on experience in developing front-end applications using the Angular or Blazor frameworks.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and software development lifecycle.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Skills and Competencies 

• Ability to effectively present information to employees, management teams, customers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate project status, including blockers, work in progress, and work remaining.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a plan to completion by involving the right people and roles at the appropriate time.
• Ability to prioritize product backlog and work both independently and as part of a team.

Business & Job Knowledge

Understand own and team's duties and responsibilities, has necessary technical skills, has necessary job and product/market knowledge, keep job and product/market knowledge current, understand and communicate policies and procedures applicable to self and team

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.