Freight Lead Software Engineer at Shell in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

technical design

architecture

technology evaluation

engineering leadership

stakeholder management

standards governance

Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (scalability, security, performance, maintainability)
Diagnose problems and implement innovative solutions fitting into the wider Shell Trading picture
Create pragmatic, implementable technical designs balancing risk, complexity, cost, and value
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms
Responsible for architectural decisions, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that align with Shell’s enterprise standards and future vision
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders for strategic and day-to-day technical decisions
Define and document system architecture, integration patterns, and technology choices
Own and drive technical design, and standards for software products in Voyage Management
Direct workload of engineers partitioning tasks and assigning accountability
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
You will play a central role in the successful delivery of the new freight management platform
Confidently lead engineering decisions across project team, managing divergent opinions
Lead the engineering community to follow Software Engineering Management standards, ensuring consistency and reuse
Create a collaborative environment for technical roles to drive clear decisions and consistency
Manage dependencies, overcome obstacles, and maximize value against constraints, managing trade-offs or technical debt
Listen to and interpret the needs of technical and business stakeholders, manage expectations, and facilitate discussions
Lead architectural reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams
Build and maintain motivated teams, drive development, and collaboration
You will be responsible for driving the technical design and standards and leading the development team in implementing both Veson IMOS and the bespoke in-house solution

Requirements

sql/nosql

react.js

python

azure devops

terraform

kubernetes

Expert in one or more of Data Development (SQL Databases, No SQL, Cloud Datastores etc) technologies
Expert in full stack development with expertise in one or more of the programming languages: React.js, Node.js, and Python with Cloud Native Platform Development (AWS/ Azure etc).
Engineering experience in designing and building containers, Microservices, Cloud Native applications, and federated Data platforms (Data Mesh)
Intermediate to advanced exposure to Azure Active Directory, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, CosmosDB, Azure SQL Data Warehouse
CI/CD & DevOps: 5+ years in CI/CD delivery using Git/GitHub, VSTS/Azure DevOps, Terraform, Ansible
Experience with the entire Trading system landscape and capabilities around Life of a Deal
Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience with diverse data types: big data, high velocity streaming, IoT, low latency event triggers, longitudinal time series
Proven track record delivering and leading on large scale programs
Voyage Management, the ideal candidate has experience with Veson IMOS
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with Azure Functions, Web Apps, distributed/event-driven architecture (event hub, event bus, Kafka), ELK
Extensive years of experience in software delivery with significant years leading software engineering teams
Practical agile experience in both start-up and enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with Databricks/Spark, Azure Data Factory a bonus
Strong knowledge of data management: engineering, pipeline development, warehousing, storage, lifecycle management, privacy, security

Benefits

Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

284 Billion USD

Annual Revenue (2024)

Generated through integrated operations spanning exploration to retail.

47k Stations

Mobility Retail Presence

Operates over 47,000 stations globally.

54k EV Chargers

EV Infrastructure Expansion

Provides more than 54,000 EV charging points worldwide.

Evolved from a merger of two companies, becoming a global energy leader.
Typically involves deep-water oil and gas projects, large-scale LNG, and EV infrastructure.
Organized into key business units, bridging traditional and emerging energy solutions.
Blends traditional fuels with renewable energy sources to diversify offerings.
Strategic pivots include doubling oil and gas production while scaling back some renewables.
Known for bold moves like sponsoring top sports teams and expanding into new markets.

Culture + Values

We live our core values of honesty, integrity and respect
Core values of honesty, integrity and respect help create a diverse and inclusive culture
Approachable leaders: an informal, flat hierarchy where doors to senior management are open
Teamwork: achieving goals through teamwork across physical, remote and virtual teams
On‑boarding buddy assigned to each new joiner
Supportive network helping settle in and build friendships
Shared purpose and passion: working alongside colleagues who share a commitment to progress
Personal development: learner mindset, on‑the‑job learning, coaching, mentoring, formal training
Global‑scale participation: involvement in external engagements, learning and sharing expertise

Environment + Sustainability

2050 Net-Zero Target

Net-Zero Emission Goal

Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

50% Emission Reduction

Emissions Reduction Target

Aims to cut absolute emissions by 50% by 2030, measured against 2016 levels.

£19.8M Investment

Conservation Funding

Invested £19.8 million in U.S. conservation efforts between 2015 and 2017, with ongoing partnerships like NFWF.

1M tonnes/year

Plastic Waste Utilization

Aim to use 1 million tonnes of plastic waste annually in global chemical plants by 2025.

Aim to reduce the net carbon intensity of energy products sold by 100% by 2050 (vs 2016)
Emissions from own operations peaked in 2018; own operations represent <10% of total emissions
By 2025, aim to use 1 million tonnes/year of plastic waste in global chemical plants
By 2030, 30% recycled plastic in packaging; packaging to be reusable or recyclable

Inclusion & Diversity

35% women leadership target by 2025

Gender Representation

Aiming for 35% women in senior leadership roles by 2025 and 40% by 2030.

42% Board women representation

Board Composition

42% of board members and 43% of executive committee members are women as of 2023.

100% HRC CEI score

LGBT+ Inclusion

Recognized as an 'Advocate' by Workplace Pride and achieved a 100% score in the US HRC CEI since 2016.

88% employee engagement

Engagement Rate

employee engagement survey achieved an 88% response rate in 2023, up from 87% in 2022.

40% of graduate hires were women in 2023; experienced hires 38% women
Board had three ethnic-minority members (end-2023); one ethnic-minority Executive Committee member
Target: 15% ethnic-minority representation in senior management by 2027
Disability inclusion: aim to make service stations inclusive by 2030; support and adjustments for disabled staff

Articles

Careers at Shell (applicant FAQs)

Get in touch – Shell US business directory

Lubricant Services – Shell business customers

General fraud and scam alert by Shell

Design Engineering career info

Role

Description

technical design

architecture

technology evaluation

engineering leadership

stakeholder management

standards governance

Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (scalability, security, performance, maintainability)
Diagnose problems and implement innovative solutions fitting into the wider Shell Trading picture
Create pragmatic, implementable technical designs balancing risk, complexity, cost, and value
Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms
Responsible for architectural decisions, ensuring scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions that align with Shell’s enterprise standards and future vision
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders for strategic and day-to-day technical decisions
Define and document system architecture, integration patterns, and technology choices
Own and drive technical design, and standards for software products in Voyage Management
Direct workload of engineers partitioning tasks and assigning accountability
Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
You will play a central role in the successful delivery of the new freight management platform
Confidently lead engineering decisions across project team, managing divergent opinions
Lead the engineering community to follow Software Engineering Management standards, ensuring consistency and reuse
Create a collaborative environment for technical roles to drive clear decisions and consistency
Manage dependencies, overcome obstacles, and maximize value against constraints, managing trade-offs or technical debt
Listen to and interpret the needs of technical and business stakeholders, manage expectations, and facilitate discussions
Lead architectural reviews and provide technical guidance to engineering teams
Build and maintain motivated teams, drive development, and collaboration
You will be responsible for driving the technical design and standards and leading the development team in implementing both Veson IMOS and the bespoke in-house solution

Requirements

sql/nosql

react.js

python

azure devops

terraform

kubernetes

Expert in one or more of Data Development (SQL Databases, No SQL, Cloud Datastores etc) technologies
Expert in full stack development with expertise in one or more of the programming languages: React.js, Node.js, and Python with Cloud Native Platform Development (AWS/ Azure etc).
Engineering experience in designing and building containers, Microservices, Cloud Native applications, and federated Data platforms (Data Mesh)
Intermediate to advanced exposure to Azure Active Directory, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Storage, Azure Kubernetes Service, CosmosDB, Azure SQL Data Warehouse
CI/CD & DevOps: 5+ years in CI/CD delivery using Git/GitHub, VSTS/Azure DevOps, Terraform, Ansible
Experience with the entire Trading system landscape and capabilities around Life of a Deal
Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases
Experience with diverse data types: big data, high velocity streaming, IoT, low latency event triggers, longitudinal time series
Proven track record delivering and leading on large scale programs
Voyage Management, the ideal candidate has experience with Veson IMOS
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with Azure Functions, Web Apps, distributed/event-driven architecture (event hub, event bus, Kafka), ELK
Extensive years of experience in software delivery with significant years leading software engineering teams
Practical agile experience in both start-up and enterprise environments
Hands-on experience with Databricks/Spark, Azure Data Factory a bonus
Strong knowledge of data management: engineering, pipeline development, warehousing, storage, lifecycle management, privacy, security

Benefits

Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in national and international teams.
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

284 Billion USD

Annual Revenue (2024)

Generated through integrated operations spanning exploration to retail.

47k Stations

Mobility Retail Presence

Operates over 47,000 stations globally.

54k EV Chargers

EV Infrastructure Expansion

Provides more than 54,000 EV charging points worldwide.

Evolved from a merger of two companies, becoming a global energy leader.
Typically involves deep-water oil and gas projects, large-scale LNG, and EV infrastructure.
Organized into key business units, bridging traditional and emerging energy solutions.
Blends traditional fuels with renewable energy sources to diversify offerings.
Strategic pivots include doubling oil and gas production while scaling back some renewables.
Known for bold moves like sponsoring top sports teams and expanding into new markets.

Culture + Values

We live our core values of honesty, integrity and respect
Core values of honesty, integrity and respect help create a diverse and inclusive culture
Approachable leaders: an informal, flat hierarchy where doors to senior management are open
Teamwork: achieving goals through teamwork across physical, remote and virtual teams
On‑boarding buddy assigned to each new joiner
Supportive network helping settle in and build friendships
Shared purpose and passion: working alongside colleagues who share a commitment to progress
Personal development: learner mindset, on‑the‑job learning, coaching, mentoring, formal training
Global‑scale participation: involvement in external engagements, learning and sharing expertise

Environment + Sustainability

2050 Net-Zero Target

Net-Zero Emission Goal

Committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

50% Emission Reduction

Emissions Reduction Target

Aims to cut absolute emissions by 50% by 2030, measured against 2016 levels.

£19.8M Investment

Conservation Funding

Invested £19.8 million in U.S. conservation efforts between 2015 and 2017, with ongoing partnerships like NFWF.

1M tonnes/year

Plastic Waste Utilization

Aim to use 1 million tonnes of plastic waste annually in global chemical plants by 2025.

Aim to reduce the net carbon intensity of energy products sold by 100% by 2050 (vs 2016)
Emissions from own operations peaked in 2018; own operations represent <10% of total emissions
By 2025, aim to use 1 million tonnes/year of plastic waste in global chemical plants
By 2030, 30% recycled plastic in packaging; packaging to be reusable or recyclable

Inclusion & Diversity

35% women leadership target by 2025

Gender Representation

Aiming for 35% women in senior leadership roles by 2025 and 40% by 2030.

42% Board women representation

Board Composition

42% of board members and 43% of executive committee members are women as of 2023.

100% HRC CEI score

LGBT+ Inclusion

Recognized as an 'Advocate' by Workplace Pride and achieved a 100% score in the US HRC CEI since 2016.

88% employee engagement

Engagement Rate

employee engagement survey achieved an 88% response rate in 2023, up from 87% in 2022.

40% of graduate hires were women in 2023; experienced hires 38% women
Board had three ethnic-minority members (end-2023); one ethnic-minority Executive Committee member
Target: 15% ethnic-minority representation in senior management by 2027
Disability inclusion: aim to make service stations inclusive by 2030; support and adjustments for disabled staff

Articles

Careers at Shell (applicant FAQs)

Get in touch – Shell US business directory

Lubricant Services – Shell business customers

General fraud and scam alert by Shell

Design Engineering career info