Principal Software Engineer – Application Automation Focus

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to shaping the future of energy! As a Principal Software Engineer, you will lead the design and development of innovative automation solutions that enhance consulting processes in the electric utility industry. This role offers the opportunity to architect robust frameworks and integrate diverse software systems, making a significant impact on the efficiency of operations. With a strong emphasis on cloud-native strategies and advanced visualization tools, you will help transform complex data into actionable insights. Be part of a team that values creativity and collaboration in a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive the evolution of energy solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous PTO

401K with match

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development with a focus on automation.
• Proven expertise in designing automation solutions for large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of automation solutions for consulting teams.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance user experience and efficiency.

Skills

Python

Automation

DevOps

Cloud-native architectures

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Containerization

Observability and monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab

New Relic

Grafana

ELK Stack

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

Responsibilities

Join us in leading the change!

EPE is seeking a highly skilled Principal Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions serving EPE’s consultants in the electric utility (T&D) and power industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting and maintaining robust automation frameworks, improving internal processes through smart and reliable software solutions with an eye on productizing these solutions. This includes the integration of disparate software systems to create a seamless workflow, reducing the time and effort required for data transfer and manipulation. Additionally, the engineer will be responsible for the creation of sophisticated results processing pipelines, enabling the rapid and reliable generation of insights from complex datasets. The development of advanced visualization tools will further aid in the interpretation and presentation of results, allowing engineers and stakeholders to make informed decisions based on clear, comprehensive graphical representations of data.

How you can make an impact:

Software Development & Architecture:

• Lead the development of scalable software solutions incorporating automation to enhance consulting team process efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation aligns with business needs and enhances user experience.
• Develop scalable solutions that can dynamically adjust to increasing consulting client work and effectively manage multiple requests to optimize computational resources.
• Architect and implement cloud-native automation strategies, ensuring seamless integration with existing software platforms.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and other team members.
• Act as a technical resource and liaison for the consulting team to understand trade-offs in technical solutions, and to ensure business technology alignment.
• Stay updated on the latest trends in software automation and cloud computing, and integrate new technologies where applicable.
• Lead code reviews and enforce best practices for automated software development and deployment.
• Use modern software development techniques like CI/CD, TDD, and automated testing to ensure software engineering quality and maximize delivery velocity.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement automated security tools and frameworks to detect vulnerabilities early in the development lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices through automated enforcement mechanisms.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, including 7+ years of experience in automation, DevOps, and cloud-native architectures.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing automation solutions for large-scale software systems.
• Proven experience in automating analytical business processes.
• Strong programming skills in Python (pandas, FastAPI, etc.) with experience in developing automation scripts and frameworks and user interactivity.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud services, particularly AWS, and experience in building serverless automation solutions.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as New Relic, Grafana, or ELK Stack for automated system monitoring.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Experience with machine learning automation for predictive analytics and optimization.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and geospatial data automation is a plus.
• Experience developing software for the power and energy industry is highly desirable.
• Experience with integrating multiple data sources into end-use processes.

How we support you:

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Work with industry leaders.
• 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1).
• Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position.

Location: This position is open to remote.

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less).

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster.

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