Remote Senior Software Engineer - Energy Sector

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fully remote team focused on energy sector solutions. You will design, build, and deploy scalable backend systems, leveraging Python/Java/Go/C++ and cloud platforms to address grid optimization and data analytics challenges.

The role emphasizes mentoring, architectural leadership, and collaboration with product managers to deliver high-quality software across distributed teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience with backend focus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or C++ and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases and distributed systems.
• Energy industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable backend systems.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for energy data analysis and predictive modeling.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented, thoroughly tested code.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Mentoring

Remote collaboration

Architectural thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

Go

C++

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL/NoSQL databases

Distributed systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join their fully remote team, specializing in solutions for the energy sector . You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying scalable software applications that address critical challenges in energy management, grid optimization, and data analytics. This role offers the flexibility of remote work combined with the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that are shaping the future of energy technology. You will collaborate with a distributed team of engineers, product managers, and domain experts, driving technical excellence and product innovation from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for energy data analysis , predictive modeling, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Write clean, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code, ensuring high quality and maintainability.
• Participate actively in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical planning.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to establishing best practices within the engineering team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software development , with a focus on backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C++, and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and distributed systems.
• Experience working in the energy industry or with energy-related data is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects in the energy tech space .