Sr. Software Engineer

About the role

Johnson Controls is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Data Science and Analytics team. In this role you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable software solutions that enable analytics, data‑driven decision‑making, and AI‑powered capabilities across the organization. You will serve as a technical leader, partner with cross‑functional teams, mentor engineers, and shape the architecture of enterprise platforms supporting strategic business initiatives.

What You Will Do

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications and services.
• Lead architecture and design discussions for enterprise‑level solutions.
• Develop secure, maintainable, and performant APIs and backend services.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, including testing, code reviews, and version control.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Build and maintain integrations across cloud platforms, enterprise applications, and data sources.
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to support analytics and AI initiatives.
• Develop and optimize data processing workflows and application integrations.
• Contribute to cloud‑native solutions using Azure or comparable cloud platforms.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.
• Participate in technical planning, estimation, and roadmap discussions.
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimization and engineering best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to existing systems.
• Support AI, analytics, and automation initiatives through robust software engineering solutions.
• Champion code quality, maintainability, and scalability across the development lifecycle.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining enterprise software applications.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and collaborate across teams.

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Python, C#, Java, or comparable programming languages.
• Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, testing frameworks, and DevOps practices.
• Experience with enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake or similar technologies.
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting machine learning or AI‑enabled applications.
• Experience with Azure services and the Microsoft technology stack.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with data engineering, analytics platforms, or enterprise integrations.
• Familiarity with IoT, smart buildings, or industrial technology environments.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and lead through influence.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring capabilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision care.
• On‑the‑job and cross‑training opportunities.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through a Zero Harm policy.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 – $120,000, determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, location, and market data. Exceptional candidates may be considered for compensation beyond this range.

Additional Information

Work location & arrangement: Glendale, WI (Hybrid). Johnson Controls will not sponsor applicants for work visas or provide immigration‑related employment sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.