Lead - Software

About OricaAt Orica, it's the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.It's an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.About the roleWe are excited to announce that we are on the lookout for Delivery Lead - OBI Software to join our team located in our Welshpool office, working with a collaborative and friendly team from Mondays to Fridays.As the Delivery Lead for the Orebody Intelligence (OBI) group at our software company, you play a critical role in ensuring the successful delivery of software releases. You are responsible for managing the release velocity and quality of our products, overseeing a small team of software engineers, and making valuable contributions to software development. Your leadership is essential in driving efficient and high-quality releases, while also providing guidance and support to your team members. Your expertise and dedication are instrumental in achieving our goals and delivering exceptional software solutions to our customers.What you will be doing

• Ensuring a regular and high-quality flow of releases across the Orebody Intelligence product suite - principally the Axis / Geospatial stream at time of hiring but will include other OBI products with time;
• Line management of OBI software team to ensure team resources and individual capabilities are appropriately deployed towards product delivery;
• Sets standards for CI/CD & release practices in OBI software function;
• Ensuring that OBI software performance meets & exceeds the needs of the market;
• Writing code and mentoring the development team on coding best practices;
• Designing robust application architectures and automated testing strategies;
• Balance team leadership with individual contributions to create a high-performing and respectful environment within the software team;
• Communications with wider OBI business: Product owners, Program managers & OBI management.

What you will bring

• Software Engineering or other relevant degree plus at least 5 years experience;
• Experience working with software that interacts with industrial hardware;
• Exposure to extractive industries; mining / mineral exploration preferred but not essential;
• Demonstrated experience in delivery across global organisations, with or without reporting line accountability;
• Mobile application development experience for B2B / industrial custiomers;
• Experience with dot net, python & flutter viewed favourably.

What we offerAs part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.We respect and value allOrica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone's contributions.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.