Continuous Delivery CI/CD & Test Automation

About us

Every day we deliver safe and secure energy to homes, communities, and businesses. We are there when people need us the most. We connect people to the energy they need for the lives they live. The pace of change in society and our industry is accelerating and our expertise and track record puts us in an unparalleled position to shape the sustainable future of our industry.   

 

To be successful we must anticipate the needs of our customers, reducing the cost of energy delivery today and pioneering the flexible energy systems of tomorrow. This requires us to deliver on our promises and always look for new opportunities to grow, both ourselves and our business.   

 

IT and Digital works in a harmonized partnership with the National Grid group of diverse energy businesses to deliver technology which revolutionizes the way we operate. As we lead the charge towards a carbon-free future, our teams are embracing disruptive changes in our industry by working with Agile methodologies and adopting Digital mindsets to drive efficiency and bring new capabilities for our internal and external customers. 

Our work here is critical. National Grid moves energy to millions of homes and businesses in the UK and US and the technology we utilize to complete that task is down to us. The successful applicant for this position will be an integral contributor towards this goal and we will support your professional development as part of our multi-cultural, customer-centric global team.   

Job Purpose

As the Platform Owner responsible for Test Data Engineering Management, Test Data Virtualization, Test Automation, Performance Test Automation, and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) tooling, your role is pivotal in achieving our vision of being recognized as a world-leading Information Technology and Digital function in the energy sector. You will serve as a trusted partner across National Grid businesses. 

In this position, you will lead the development and implementation of technology strategies and architectures specific to your platform area. You will establish policies and guidelines related to the platform, manage stakeholder relationships, roadmaps, usage and be the owner of the entire financial picture for your platform.  you will drive growth and success, ensuring that our organization remains at the forefront of technological advancements within your platform. Your expertise in CI/CD will enhance our development processes, enabling faster delivery of high-quality software and improving overall operational efficiency. 

Key Accountabilities

• Co-create and maintain service's mission, roadmap and backlog for four mission critical platforms 

• Zoom down into code level to promote the platform along with team members using the platform to help educate efficient use of the platform tools

• Manage and oversee the complete budget for your platform including vendor, support and resource costs

• Prioritize roadmap and define high level backlog of initiatives by providing input when needed during the workshops for Team Backlog grooming based on business value and risks 

• Convey the vision and goals at the beginning of every Release and Sprint and ensure the Team remains aligned to these 

• Ensure that Platform/Team solutions are continuously integrated, deployed, and released on demand, aligning outcomes and progress with other Platform Leads and Owners
• Create and deliver traceable and auditable customer success metrics for the platform 

• Provide upward transparency on Platform backlog and value delivered 

• Continuously engage with customers to collect feedback and identify new needs, escalating any major issues that may arise

• Participate in Community of Practice (CoP) to share best practices and standards 
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and service providers to ensure the platform's success 

Supervisory/Interpersonal- Experience Required

• Systems development management: Sets policy and drives adherence to standards for systems development, including security and privacy.  Identifies and manages the resources necessary for all stages of system development proje