Job Description

Summary

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We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to define the technical vision and architecture for our digital sustainability platforms and motor health management solution. You will design scalable, high-performance systems that process real-time energy data, integrate with diverse industrial equipment, and provide actionable insights for decarbonization. The ideal candidate will work across the full stack, ensure architectural consistency across microservices, data pipelines, and cloud infrastructure, and lead technical decisions while mentoring development teams. This role is critical in ensuring our solutions meet the demanding requirements of enterprise energy management systems and motor health management .

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Key Responsibilities:

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Architecture Design & Technical Leadership

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Define and maintain the overall technical architecture for energy management, sustainability and motor health management platforms Design microservices architecture using Python 3, Java 21 and Spring Boot 3.5 with focus on scalability, resilience, and performance Architect event-driven systems using MQTT and multi-threaded processing for real-time energy data streams Design data integration patterns for diverse protocols (MQTT, REST API, SFTP, SQL, IEC 61850) connecting to industrial equipment, energy meters and substation IEDs Make technology choices and define standards for front-end (Angular 17) and back-end development Quick resolution of any production environment issues (on-premise / cloud) to meet customer SLAs

Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure

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Design cloud-native solutions on AWS including Lambda, ECS, SSM, and supporting services Architect observability and monitoring solutions using CloudWatch, Grafana, InfluxDB, and Telegraf Define API contracts and integration patterns for internal microservices and external systems Ensure architectural alignment with cybersecurity, compliance, and data privacy requirements Design database schemas and data models optimized for time-series energy data and carbon accounting

Collaboration & Governance

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Lead architecture reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams Collaborate with DevOps to define CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies Create and maintain architectural documentation in Confluence Evaluate and introduce new technologies that can improve platform capabilities Participate in proof-of-concept development for new architectural patterns Contribute to technical proposals and sizing for client projects

Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing

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Mentor developers and promote architectural best practices across the organization Conduct technical training sessions and workshops Foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Qualifications

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Education

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Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience

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Minimum of 7 years of professional software development and deployment experience with 3+ years in architecture roles Deep expertise in Python 3, Java (Java 21+) and Spring Boot framework (3.x) Strong experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems Proven experience architecting cloud-native applications on AWS and on-premise applications Experience with event-driven architecture and message-oriented middleware Experience with substation protocols (IEC 61850) Experience with energy management systems, SCADA, or industrial IoT platforms (highly desirable) Experience with time-series databases and real-time data processing at scale (desirable) Knowledge of domain-driven design and hexagonal architecture patterns (desirable) Understanding of energy protocols and standards (Modbus, OPC UA, etc.) (desirable) Experience with GEV Grid Automation Data concentrators (GPG, G500) (desirable)

Technical Skills

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Backend:

Python 3, Java 21, Spring Boot 3.5, REST API design, microservices (required)

Frontend:

Understanding of Angular 17, RxJS, NGRX architecture

Protocols:

MQTT, SQL, SFTP, REST, IEC 61850, load balancing strategies (required)

Cloud & DevOps:

AWS (ECS, SSM, CloudWatch), Docker, understanding of CI/CD (required)

Monitoring:

Grafana, InfluxDB, Telegraf

Processing:

Multi-threaded programming, event-based architectures (required)

Tools:

Jira, Confluence, Git/GitHub Experience with Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Redis (desirable) Knowledge of security best practices and OAuth2/OIDC (desirable) Experience with time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB) (desirable)

Soft Skills

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Strong architectural thinking with ability to balance technical excellence with pragmatic delivery Excellent problem-solving skills to design solutions for complex technical challenges Ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences Mentor and technical leader who can guide and inspire development teams Stay current with technology trends and evaluate their applicability to energy management domain Strong analytical skills to assess performance, scalability, and reliability requirements Collaborative leadership with ability to drive technical consensus across teams

Languages

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Fully proficient in English both written and spoken (required) Knowledge of French or German (desirable)

Certifications

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AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate (highly desirable) Spring Professional Certification (desirable) TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification (desirable) Microservices or cloud-native architecture certifications (desirable)

What We Offer

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Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement A dynamic and innovative work environment The chance to make a meaningful impact on energy efficiency and sustainability for industrial customers Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance Access to cutting-edge technologies and cloud platforms Collaborative, multicultural team environment Conference attendance and continuous learning opportunities

Additional Information

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Relocation Assistance Provided:

No