Software Engineer Lead

Nexant - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Resource Innovations is seeking a highly skilled, mission driven and career minded Software Engineer Lead with experience with building complex business applications using the Laravel, Vue and Tailwind CSS frameworks to join our team as a remote or in-office position ideally in Madison, WI or Chicago, IL. As a Software Engineer Lead with Resource Innovations, your skills will enable our program teams to implement energy efficiency programs by supporting existing and creating new innovative software tools. These tools continue to move the industry forward to provide better and more efficient ways of saving energy and improving customer, and other stakeholders, satisfaction. Through our core services, enabled by software and technology, we work to make what seems complex, simple and effective tying back to our core 4 pillars of Climate Change, Equity, Innovation, Scale & Impact. 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, project managers, and program teams, to develop software solutions that align with business and customer needs.
• Lead the architecture and design of scalable, efficient, and secure web applications utilizing Laravel, Vue.js, and Tailwind CSS.
• Ensure software adheres to industry best practices in terms of performance, security, and scalability, with an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and helping to elevate the overall quality of the codebase.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the development team.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across the full stack to ensure optimal performance and a seamless user experience.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for future projects.
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance of software products.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of software development within Resource Innovations, focusing on tools that support energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts.
• Uphold Resource Innovations' core values of Climate Change, Equity, Innovation, Scale & Impact, ensuring they are embedded in all technology projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Proven experience in software development with a focus on Laravel, Vue.js, and Tailwind CSS frameworks.
• Strong understanding of web application architecture and design principles.
• Experience with performance optimization, security best practices, and scalable software solutions.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior developers effectively.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the energy efficiency or clean energy sector.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in software development.