Sr. Software Engineer

Requisition ID:  79190 

 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

 

Position Specific Description

As a Sr. Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing tools, software and architectures that operationalize the EverBright software and hardware platforms. You will be responsible for applying your software and cloud  expertise to enhance our industry-leading financial modeling, sales, and operations platform, facilitating seamless solar, storage, and energy efficiency installations for homeowners. You will play a critical role is scaling our application to meet the needs of our growing customer base.

 

Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. You will also be responsible for designing and implementing robust and scalable infrastructure alongside other team members.In addition to technical expertise, you should have strong leadership and communication skills to effectively lead and mentor junior engineers on the team, and help set the technical direction for projects. You should be comfortable working in an agile development environment and have experience with agile methodologies.

 

What You Will Do: 

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge software solutions that enhance our financial modeling, sales, and operations platform for solar, storage, and energy efficiency projects
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams, including product management, sales, and operations, to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless integration of features and improvements
• Spearhead initiatives to optimize platform performance, scalability, and reliability, adhering to best practices and industry standards for software development while promoting a culture of technical excellence
• Actively monitor and engage with the latest technological advancements and trends in solar financing, energy, and software development to maintain the platform's competitive edge in the industry
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment that emphasizes innovation, growth, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in software development 
• Proven track record of leading the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions, preferably in financial modeling, sales, or operations platforms 
• Strong proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, JavaScript, C++, or Java, and experience with front-end and back-end web development technologies 
• Demonstrated expertise in software architecture patterns, such as microservices, MVC, and RESTful APIs, along with experience in cloud platforms and services, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud 
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a keen ability to design efficient algorithms and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability 
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor junior team members effectively 
• Familiarity with solar financing, energy efficiency, or renewable energy industries is a plus, as well as experience in Agile methodologies and project management tools

Job Overview

This position writes and tests software to aid in development and support of products.  Individuals in this role work with Technical Leads on software system architecture and service design and typically leads a module in the system.  This position participates in required product development process ceremonies.  Employees in this role are responsible for writing and refining technical requirements and technical design documentation.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Codes in multiple languages in support of software products and the development of software products
• Conducts system testing and codes unit