The Software Architecture \& Development Lead will define and drive the software architecture strategy for internal automation platforms supporting Engineering (Protection \& Control, SCADA, IEC 61850), Project Management, and Operations. This role will develop scalable tools, APIs, and data architectures that eliminate manual activities, accelerate project execution, and enhance quality and traceability across mission-critical workflows. Acting as a technical leader, the role will ensure reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and continuous improvement through modern DevOps practices.Job Description
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Key Responsibilities
Define software architecture and development standards for automation tools supporting Grid Automation engineering and delivery teams.
Lead development of automation platforms and scripting solutions (Python, Rust, C#, Node.js, etc.) to reduce cycle time and eliminate repetitive tasks.
Integrate engineering tools with corporate systems (Smartsheet, Jira, SAP, GitHub, DOORS, relay configuration tools).
Design and deploy scalable APIs and microservices for critical workflows such as:
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relay settings validation
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file parsing and data extraction
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automated reporting and documentation
Establish CI/CD pipelines, secure coding practices, automated testing, and reliable DevOps processes.
Architect data models and storage solutions for engineering artifacts, test evidence, and project traceability.
Promote modular design, component reuse, and creation of shared internal libraries.
Lead code reviews, mentor developers, and build technical capabilities within engineering teams.
Collaborate with AI/LLM teams to integrate intelligent automation into engineering digital assistants and copilots.
Ensure high performance, maintainability, scalability, and utility-grade cybersecurity compliance across all developed software.
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
Professional Experience
Professional experience in software development and architecture.
Experience leading end-to-end software delivery in technical or industrial environments.
Demonstrated success in automating engineering or industrial workflows strongly preferred.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python mandatory; Rust, C#, Node.js highly desirable).
Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
Working knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
Experience with secure DevOps practices and cybersecurity controls.
Familiarity with data modeling, relational and non-relational databases.
Experience integrating systems via REST/GraphQL APIs and enterprise connectors.
Understanding of SCADA, Protection \& Control, and IEC 61850 workflows is a strong advantage.
Languages
Fluent English and Portuguese required
Spanish proficiency preferred
Additional Information
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Relocation Assistance Provided: No
#LI-Remote - This is a remote position