Senior Software Engineer

At E Source, we help utilities make sense of complexity in a rapidly changing landscape, and we’re looking for a Software Engineer II or III to help shape how that impact shows up in the world. E Source is a research, data/analytics, and technology focused professional services firm focused exclusively on the Utility industry in North America. We help utilities target and serve their customers more effectively, enhance and optimize their grid, and leverage operating best practices and technologies to manage their business more effectively. Headquartered in Texas, we have 450+ employees across the US and Canada. Learn more at www.esource.com Interested in mentoring others and driving software innovation in the utility sector? In this position, you’ll collaborate with a team of like-minded software engineers, data scientists, and utility experts to develop high-quality software products. You’ll be part of a team that values continuous improvement and continuous learning, and you’ll contribute to the software design, software architecture, and overall product life cycle for AI-driven products. Come join a fast-growing team on a literal mission to save the world. The software engineer position is focused on a modern technology stack using the latest software development frameworks, data-intensive distributed microservices, relational and nonrelational database management systems, and containerized cloud infrastructure within a well-established continuous-delivery and Agile development process. You’ll help us with our mission and commitment to a sustainable future. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java programming, Docker, and data modeling. You should have strong knowledge of software design patterns and be able to work both independently and through team collaboration. You should be able to break down complex software initiatives into clear and manageable developer-ready user stories. You must be able to review your peers’ code and provide recommendations, and willing to stay up to speed on the latest trends in distributed systems, containerization, microservices, and event-driven technologies. You should have strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor the junior engineers on the team.. In this role, you will: Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to help define product architecture and implement secure, reliable, scalable software products Collaborate with internal and client stakeholders to translate business problems into technical solutions Mentor junior software engineers on best practices for building scalable cloud applications Participate in continuous learning activities to understand latest technology trends and share knowledge across the team and organization You’re likely a great fit if you: At least 5 years of experience in Java software development, with recent experience in Java 17 or higher Knowledge or experience architecting software solutions within the AWS Cloud Platform Experience with data modeling and relational database design and implementation Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Cassandra Experience with enterprise integration patterns and creating and managing microservices in a containerized environment (Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes) Experience with knowledge graph technologies and techniques Experience programming with Python Experience working with GIT and GITOPS, and building CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or AWS code pipelines Product-oriented mindset Proven track record of efficiently designing, developing, and releasing software products both independently and collaboratively Creative mind, keen ability, and the initiative to think beyond Ability to effectively communicate with technical teams and business stakeholders Passion for energy and the environment BS or MS in software engineering, computer science, or in a related field of study or equivalent work experience. At E Source, you’ll work alongside people who are thoughtful, curious, and deeply knowledgeable about utility and energy systems. We value clarity over jargon, substance over flash, and collaboration over ego. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and help shape a company that plays a real role in how the energy future unfolds. What you can expect Excellent insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life insurance; company-paid long- and short-term disability insurance; medical and dependent-care flexible spending plans, and paid parental leave. A flexible time off (FTO) policy that provides paid time away from work, approved by your manager, while ensuring business needs, workload commitments, and appropriate coverage are maintained. A 401(k)/RRSP plan with a 3% employer match. The budgeted salary for this position is $95,000 to $130,000 USD + annual bonus. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience. This role will be 100% remote, with infrequent travel (generally 1–2 times per year). Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US or Canada. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas or Labour Market Impact Assessments (Cdn) at this time. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Employees of E Source are encouraged to apply. To foster a positive work environment and company culture, we support our employees in their career growth at E Source. If you are interested in similar job opportunities in the future, visit the E Source careers page for a listing of all open positions and contact Human Resources. We contact applicants directly via email using only our designated company email addresses with the domain of @ esource.com . 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