Lead Java Software Engineer

Resource Innovations is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges—load flexibility, electrification, and carbon reduction.

About the role

As a hands-on technical lead, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and deployment of innovative cloud-based enterprise software used by leading energy organizations. This is a remote position requiring occasional in-person office meetings for candidates residing in one of the following metro areas: San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Phoenix AZ, Denver CO, Salt Lake City, or Madison WI. Candidates must currently reside in the United States; visa sponsorship or extensions are not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the full software development life cycle of cloud-based enterprise applications, including design, development, testing, implementation, and support in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
• Design and develop cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks; work with REST/SOAP web services, API Gateways, and RDBMS to build scalable, high-performance systems.
• Ensure software designs meet performance, security, usability, reliability, and scalability requirements.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and design patterns; conduct code reviews and provide feedback.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, including production support and performance bottlenecks; optimize applications for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, DevOps, Product, and Business teams using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Git) to deliver quality software solutions on time.
• Stay current with evolving technologies, including AI-assisted development practices, and recommend improvements to tools, frameworks, and engineering processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience building high-performance, reliable, and scalable enterprise applications.

Skills

• Languages & Frameworks: Strong proficiency with Java, Python, and Spring Boot.
• Databases: MySQL and at least one NoSQL database.
• Search & Observability: OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, log analytics, APM tools.
• Integrations & Data: Apache Camel, messaging systems like RabbitMQ, and data pipelines.
• Cloud & DevOps: AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes (preferred).
• Architecture: Microservices design and implementation experience.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent verbal and written communication, ability to work independently in a fast-paced distributed environment, collaborative mindset with attention to quality and maintainability, and interest in sustainability.

Preferred Experience

• Web Technologies: Angular experience a plus.
• AI Development Tools: Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, or equivalent).
• Domain Knowledge: Knowledge of the energy industry and related software systems.

Pay

The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $85,000 - $160,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education, and location.

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation annually, plus paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Employee assistance program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Additional supplemental offerings.