Director of Software Development

Future Energy Enterprises, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy efficiency technology is seeking a Software Development Lead to enhance its platform. This role involves transitioning to an internal development team, implementing GenAI tools, and overseeing significant software development strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software development and team leadership, along with a strong proficiency in current technologies like Python and AWS.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in software development, 3+ years in management.
• Experience using GenAI tools for software development.
• Experience leading development in complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an internal software development team.
• Define client requirements and oversee development.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and vendor contracts.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

Django

AWS

REST APIs

MySQL/PostgreSQL

Job description

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The electronic Technical Reference Manual (eTRM) is California's central database for energy efficiency measures, used by utilities and regulators. Built on AWS using Django and Python, the eTRM follows an Agile-Scrum development approach and receives input from multiple client organizations to guide enhancements

Future Energy Enterprises (FutEE) is seeking a Software Development Lead to take over strategic and operational responsibility for this platform, while building FutEE’s internal software development function. This function should be GenAI-native, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to accelerate development cycles and create high-quality outputs. This role will oversee an existing software development vendor and lead the transition to a high-performing internal development team.

Responsibilities:

● Team Leadership: Build and lead an internal development team (2-5 developers). Drive the transition from a legacy vendor, including hiring, onboarding, and building a GenAI-native development culture with integrated AI tooling throughout the development lifecycle.

● Technical Development & Oversight: Define client requirements, create technical specifications, oversee development (internal & external), manage the development environment, implement best practices, and ensure code quality (including automated testing), drive research, development and integration of next generation SDLC technology, tooling and processes.

● Project Management: Manage project schedules, budgets, vendor contracts, and reporting on performance metrics. Ensure compliance (SOC 2) and maintain documentation. Support user training.

● AI Integration : Identify and implement opportunities to integrate LLMs and AI capabilities into the team’s playbook and the eTRM platform to enhance user experience and operational efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably software, mechanical or EECS.

● 10+ years experience in software development with at least 3+ years in direct management.

● Demonstrated experience using GenAI tools for software development and team leadership.

● Proven experience leading software development in complex organizations.

● Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

● Proficiency in Python with Django framework, AWS cloud services (S3, SES, CloudFormation, IaC), REST APIs, microservice architectures, and MySQL/PostgreSQL databases.

● Experience implementing AI/ML solutions or LLM integrations in production environments.

● Experience with SOC 2 development environments.

● Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

● Strong team player with a solution-oriented approach.

Location:

Role is located in Chicago, IL or Berkeley , CA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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