At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the technical direction of a vital financial modelling platform and drive innovative solutions.
- Company: Join Sonnedix, a global leader in renewable energy with a people-first culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with diverse teams and excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainable energy while developing your tech skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Computer Science or related field; experience in technical leadership required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
The Technical Lead will join the Engineering and Architecture team to provide technical leadership for Sonnedix’s mission-critical financial modelling platform, FinTel. FinTel supports key financial outputs, including IRR and NAV, which underpin important investment decisions and reporting cycles. You will help shape the platform’s technical direction, ensuring it remains secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with the needs of the business. You will lead the technical roadmap and work closely with engineering teams to deliver new features, improvements and fixes, while embedding effective practices across architecture, automation, testing, monitoring and operational support. You will help identify and address technical risks and opportunities, improve platform performance and maintainability, and ensure FinTel continues to evolve as the business grows. A key focus will be developing sustainable internal capability and reducing reliance on external vendors. You will work collaboratively with Engineering, Product and Finance teams, sharing knowledge and supporting the development of others while translating complex financial requirements into practical, robust technical solutions.
What we're looking for:
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Experience providing technical leadership for complex, business-critical platforms or software solutions
- Experience designing secure, scalable cloud-based solutions and modern software architectures
- Strong understanding of CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, automated testing and observability
- Experience designing APIs, complex data flows and integrations across enterprise environments
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across Engineering, Product and Finance
- Experience with financial modelling, investment platforms or data-intensive analytical applications would be beneficial
We deploy AI across the business, from generation and trading decisions to the everyday workflows of every team. We invest in our people’s digital fluency so everyone works alongside these tools with confidence. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team.
What we offer:
- One company, many careers - as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with us
- An inclusive, international working culture with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the world
- A commitment to flexibility – hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leave
- A family first company - generous paid parental leave and support for carers
- The ability to ‘work from elsewhere’, for up to six weeks in a year
- Summer working hours
- Financial, Social, Mental & Physical wellbeing support
- The Sonnedix Academy – a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much more
- Dedicated learning paths, tools, and resources to help every colleague confidently use AI and digital tools in their work
- Fantastic office environments
- Social events, team building opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee-led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiences
Technical Lead - Financial Modelling Platform - London or Madrid employer: Sonnedix
Sonnedix is an exceptional employer for those passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to a low-carbon future. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and a culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth through our Sonnedix Academy and various training programmes. Join us in a collaborative environment where technology and innovation drive our mission to deliver 100% clean electricity, while you thrive both personally and professionally.
