Specialist Growth & Transformation Software Engineering BUILD Leadership Program

Acuity; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking early-career professionals for its BUILD program, a two-year rotational experience across software engineering and related functions.

Participants rotate every six months to build business acumen, technical proficiency, and leadership skills in a fast-paced environment. The program emphasizes hands-on development in front-end, back-end, cloud, and AI-enabled projects, with mentorship from a software engineering leader, onboarding, and networking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in science or arts is required.
• 0 to 2 years of applicable work experience.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Agile software development, roadmaps, and user story writing.
• Exposure to AI or emerging technologies through coursework or internships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Time management, initiative and teamwork are valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and enhance scalable software applications.
• Front-end development with React or similar frameworks.
• Back-end development using C#, Node.js, and related platforms.
• DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, containers, and production support.
• Cloud-native development for scalable, secure AI workloads.
• Contribute to QA, automation, and validation practices.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate AI capabilities into products.

Skills

Agile experience

AI exposure

Communication

Time management

Team-oriented

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com.

Job Summary

The Acuity Inc. BUILD program is a two-year rotational experience that develops high-potential early career talent into impactful professionals through hands‑on experience. BUILD participants rotate to a different functional area every six months to build business acumen and skill proficiency. Upon completion of BUILD, participants will have developed broad business understanding, functional expertise, and the professional skills needed to contribute in future career opportunities across Acuity. BUILD is designed for early‑career talent who are curious, adaptable, and motivated to grow through hands‑on experience. Successful participants demonstrate strong learning agility, communication skills, ownership, critical thinking, and a willingness to seek feedback, solve problems, and contribute in a fast‑paced environment. BUILD participants are expected to take an active role in their development while building the business, professional, and technical skills needed for future career opportunities at Acuity.

This role is Hybrid and based in Atlanta, GA, and starts employment on July 12, 2027.

Build participants also participate in personal growth activities to enhance business acumen, including:

• Specialized onboarding for all participants to ensure integration into the organization and program.
• One‑on‑one mentorship from a Software Engineering leader for the duration of the program (and beyond).
• Social and networking events to forge connections with peers and leaders across the business.
• Frequent opportunities to collaborate with program peers to learn about various business processes and initiatives.
• Leadership report‑out meetings to share rotational learnings and performance reviews to identify strengths and areas for growth.

Key Responsibilities

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Software Development — design, build, test, and enhance scalable software applications with exposure to:
  • Front‑end development using React or similar frameworks to create intuitive, intelligent user experiences
  • Back‑end development using technologies such as C#, Node.js, and related platforms to power business applications, APIs, and AI‑enabled services
  • DevOps & Site Reliability Engineering including CI/CD pipelines, containers, service deployment, system observability, and production support
• DevOps Engineering — support software delivery automation, release management, infrastructure reliability, and engineering efficiency across the development lifecycle
• Cloud Software Engineering — build and support cloud‑native applications, services, and platforms that enable scalable, secure, and resilient software and AI workloads
• Software Quality Assurance — contribute to test strategy, automation, quality engineering, and validation practices to ensure reliable, high-performing software solutions
• AI‑Enabled Software Development — partner with teams to incorporate AI capabilities such as intelligent automation, copilots, predictive features, and data‑driven decision support into software products and internal tools
• Additional Software Development Rotations — gain experience across other engineering teams and emerging technologies based on business needs and participant development goals
• Sustaining / VAVE — support ongoing product enhancement, maintenance, value analysis, and value engineering efforts to improve performance, efficiency, quality, and long‑term business value

Skills And Minimum Experience Required

Education (minimum education required)

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts

• 0 to 2 years of applicable work experience
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills And Experience

Preferred Education (i.e. type of degree)

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science or Information Technology

The best candidates are:

• Familiarity with Agile software development, roadmaps, and user story writing
• Exposure to AI or emerging technologies through coursework, research, or internships
• Proven innovative problem‑solvers
• Agents for change
• Experienced leaders of people and processes
• Excellent with time management
• Comfortable with taking initiative
• Team‑oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communicators

The range for this position is $56,900.00 to $102,500.00 USD. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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