Cloud Services Engineer

Leviton Manufacturing•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Leviton is seeking an Engineer of Cloud Services to join their innovative team driving the future of IoT, smart home, and automation technologies. In this role, the Cloud Services Engineer will be deeply involved in the full product development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring cutting-edge ideas to life. Leviton is looking for creative problem-solvers and self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are passionate about emerging technologies.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js.
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and working with frameworks like Express.js or LoopBack.
Proven ability to develop innovative cloud solutions and work collaboratively in a team environment.
Hands-on experience deploying and monitoring applications in AWS or similar cloud infrastructure.
Familiarity with NoSQL, MySQL, and microservices architecture.
Experience with Agile and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies.
Proficiency with Git or other source control systems.
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
High attention to detail and ability to analyze complex requirements.
Experience in project leadership, including planning, prioritization, and risk management.

Responsibilities

Develop innovative software solutions aligned with business-unit strategy for new platforms and products.
Collaborate with global teams including engineers, product managers, and UX designers to architect scalable cloud-based solutions.
Design and develop proof-of-concepts, product specifications, and backend systems.
Lead brainstorming and technical discussions to identify optimal solutions for customer needs.
Research and evaluate new technologies for potential integration into products and services.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Write and maintain complex code for advanced programming assignments.
Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority technical issues.
Prepare and oversee project plans and statements of work.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
Design and implement cloud service APIs, unit tests, and client libraries.
Lead integration efforts for cloud services across engineering and application teams.
Drive team alignment by facilitating communication between engineering and product.
Contribute to strategic planning for cloud initiatives, including resource allocation and roadmap development.
Champion best practices in software development, security, and cloud architecture across the team.
Lead scrum events, retrospectives, and process improvements to enhance team efficiency and delivery quality.
Act as a liaison between technical teams and leadership, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and opportunities.