JAO Joint Allocation Office - DevSecOps Team Leader in Deutschland

DevSecOps Team Leader About our company "We partner with Europe to empower and enhance a sustainable energy market". Located in Luxembourg, we are a service company that hosts Europe's single leading trading platform(e-CAT) for cross-border transmission capacity. On behalf of TSOs, we auction the available long and short-term transmission capacity rights on all internal EU borders. On the 1st of October 2018, JAO became the Single Allocation Platform (SAP) for all European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) that operate in accordance with EU legislation, since it is able to implement and fulfill all regulatory obligations and requirements. We provide accounting (clearing and settlement), contracting, reporting and project support services. About the job We are looking for an experienced DevSecOps Team Leader to lead, supervise and develop the team, ensuring effective resource allocation, achievement of objectives and high-quality delivery, in line with the company's values. You will provide day-to-day guidance and support, monitor performance, manage escalations and foster a collaborative, motivated and performance-driven team culture. Alongside your people management responsibilities, you will oversee software development, architecture, integration, security and AI-enabled solutions, driving engineering excellence, automation and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with internal controls, company policies, ITIL practices and ISO standards. Key activities in the position Lead the DevSecOps function, providing overall leadership and direction across software development, integration, architecture, DevSecOps engineering, security implementation and AI-enabled software delivery Monitor changes of IT systems and ensure compatibility across IT systems Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary technical teams, including architects, technical leads, developers, integration specialists, AI specialists and security-focused engineers, ensuring effective collaboration, accountability and delivery Lead the implementation of technical security controls and security improvements across applications, cloud platforms, development pipelines and integrations, coordinating vulnerability remediation, security hardening and implementation of security requirements within the team's scope Drive technology, security and engineering transformation, identifying opportunities to improve development productivity, software quality, security posture, automation, delivery speed and operational reliability Ensure appropriate security, quality and engineering standards are implemented and continuously improved Participate in business requirements and processes Lead the implementation, adoption and continuous evolution of the AI-enabled Secure Software Development Lifecycle (AI-SSDLC) Provide leadership and guidance for the DevSecOps team, ensuring architecture principles, security requirements, standards, patterns and technology decisions are established and consistently applied Provide and anticipate solutions for business needs Ensure applications, system and infrastructure is secure and up-to-date Define and measure KPI on processes owned including baselining and evolutions Own and continuously improve relevant technology and DevSecOps processes and performance Implement, review and oversee CD/CI pipelines Streamline and reduce delivery processes by creating procedures and automations Coordinate monitoring and troubleshooting of infrastructure and application incidents escalated to Level3 Review IT service contracts and monitor supplier performance against agreed SLAs, ensuring timely follow-up and corrective actions where required Ensure creation and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures Coordinate delivery with business stakeholders, IT teams, project and program stakeholders, security stakeholders, external service providers and technology partners, resolving competing priorities, dependencies and resource constraints in a dynamic and high-pressure environment Perform any ad-hoc activities in relation to the role Represent the DevSecOps function in management, technical and stakeholder forums when required Be the backup the Head of Service Support and IT for the DevSecOps part Leadership and management: Ensure the teams are informed of changes in ITIL practices and ISO standards Ensure appropriate internal controls, effective and efficient ways of working, policies and procedures Ensure that adequate coverage is maintained during periods of team member absence Active involvement and engagement with other team leaders and senior managers for cross departmental topics Raise proposals of solutions to management, senior management and respective C-level when needed Carry out all duties and expectations assigned to Team Leader's role, in alignment with the company's Senior and Leadership Roles guidelines Budget and resource management: Control the budget for IT private cloud infrastructure, support item, consultants and activities Ensure efficient planning(in collaboration with company stakeholders), allocation and utilization of resources within the teams We are looking for someone with the following skills set Degree Education Level in Information Technologies, Computer Science (2 years after A-Level), or equivalent Fluent in English with excellent written and spoken skills 8 years of relevant experience across software engineering, cloud, integration, architecture, DevSecOps or related disciplines Knowledge of IT systems and networks Experience with Windows and Linux environments Experience with Databases (MySQL/MSSQL/PostgreSQL..) is an advantage Experience with Java Enterprise framework and .NET is an advantage Experiences with Azure Cloud or other cloud technology Proven experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams in an international environment Proven experience in security implementation and security-by-design, including vulnerability remediation and cloud security Experience driving technology transformation and adoption of new engineering practices, with exposure to AI-assisted software development, generative AI or AI-enabled Secure Software Development Lifecycle (AI-SSDLC) considered a strong advantage In depth knowledge of all IT systems and networks Information Security: Understanding of information security principles and practices Experience leading teams in an international environment Digital Services Improvement: Proven track record of developing and improving IT services Industry Experience: Familiarity with the specific industry in which the organization operates can be beneficial ITIL Framework: In-depth knowledge of ITIL practices and principles for managing IT services Able to execute tasks under strict deadlines Good interpersonal skills Open-minded and proactive Dynamic, flexible and reliable Managerial and leadership skills with in-depth knowledge of performance metrics Dynamic, with an excellent presentation, as well as written and spoken skills Ability to listen, empathize and have excellent communication skills Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills Lead by example, inspire team work and trust Additional requirement: According to the Luxembourg law of July 23rd 2016 (as amended), the successful applicant will be required to provide a Criminal Record before signing the employment contract. We offer Salary paid on 13 months basis 31 days holidays per year Up to 40% of home office for Luxemburgish residents, 25% maximum for non-residents 150 Euros per month towards transportation (Bus/Train) or full reimbursement of parking tickets outside the office 50 Euros per month towards sport 18 Luncheon vouchers per month DKV complementary health insurance for you and your close family members Pension plan, including Life and Disability Benefits 1,000 Euros towards training per year In an industry that poses unique challenges and operates under stringent regulations, we are committed to creating an environment where our employees can build a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise, while growing and thriving in a positive, professional atmosphere. Join us for new professional adventures! Joint Allocation Office (JAO) is a service company that facilitates the electricity market by organizing auctions for cross border transmission capacity. On the 1st of October 2018, JAO became the Single Allocation Platform (SAP) for all European Transmission System Operators (TSOs) that operate in accordance to EU legislation, since it is able to implement and fulfill all regulatory obligations and requirements. JAO performs long- and short-term auctions of transmission capacity. JAO can offer annual, non-calendar annual, half-yearly, quarterly, monthly, weekly, weekend, daily and intra-day auctions. TSOs and Regulatory Authorities decide what auctions are performed on individual borders. Next to this JAO provides administrative and settlement services to TSOs and acts as a fall-back for the European Market Coupling. The Company was created in June 2015, by merging Central Allocation Office (CAO) GmbH located in Germany and https://jobeax.com/link/FukA2HrkEaaoTE4I S.A. located in Luxembourg, the two former regional allocation offices for cross border transmission capacities. JAO is owned by twenty-five Transmission System Operators (TSOs) from 22 countries*.