Lead Java Software Engineer

Resource Innovations•Phoenix, AZ

10h•$85,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

Resource Innovations is seeking a Lead Java Software Engineer to join our growing Software as a Service (SaaS) team. As a hands-on technical lead, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and deployment of innovative cloud-based enterprise software used by leading Energy organizations. We are looking for candidates who want to work on things that make an impact on the world and are passionate about product craftsmanship. This is a remote position requiring occasional in-person office meetings for candidates residing in one of the following metro areas: San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Phoenix AZ, Denver CO, Salt Lake City or Madison WI. We require candidates to currently reside in the United States. We are not offering visa sponsorship or extensions for this position. Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of software development experience building high-performance, reliable, and scalable enterprise applications.
Strong proficiency with Java, Python and Spring Boot
MySQL and atleast one NoSQL database
OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, log analytics, APM tools
Apache Camel, messaging systems like RabbitMq and Data pipelines
AWS services, CI/CD pipelines
Microservices design and implementation experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, distributed environment
Collaborative mindset with attention to quality and maintainability
Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.

Nice To Haves

Angular experience a plus
Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, or equivalent)
Knowledge of the Energy industry and related software systems
Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in the full software development life cycle of cloud-based enterprise applications, including design, development, testing, implementation, and support in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
Design and develop cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks. Work with REST/SOAP web services, API Gateways, and RDBMS to build scalable, high-performance systems. Ensure software designs meet performance, security, usability, reliability, and scalability requirements.
Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and design patterns. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement in development standards.
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, including production support and performance bottlenecks; optimize applications for performance and scalability.
Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, DevOps, Product, and Business teams using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Git) to deliver quality software solutions on time.
Stay current with evolving technologies, including AI-assisted development practices, and recommend improvements to tools, frameworks, and engineering processes.