Principal Engineer Software Development in Dallas, TX
Company Description
Our client is world’s best engineering & technology service providers. They are multi-billion-dollar technology, engineering, construction, and financial services conglomerate specializing in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, high-tech manufacturing, digital transformation and technology services.
Job Description
As a Principal Engineer, you will work in our Product & Platform Development team. The role is pivotal in driving the architecture, design, and development of next-generation digital energy software products across Renewable Power Plant Controllers (PPC), Hybrid Energy Management Systems (HEMS), SCADA/DERMS, Grid Analytics, and OT-AI/ML platforms. Reporting to the Head of Product & Platform Development, the Principal Engineer will serve as a technical thought leader, mentor, and hands-on contributor to ensure our products meet the highest standards of scalability, reliability, and performance.
Essential Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership & Architecture
- Lead design and development of scalable, secure, and modular software platforms and products in the energy/utility automation domain.
- Drive system architecture decisions ensuring interoperability, high availability, and real-time performance.
- Partner with Product Management and Solution Engineering teams to translate business and functional requirements into robust technical solutions.
Team Management & Mentorship
- Mentor senior engineers, guiding best practices in coding, testing, DevOps, and secure development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA/Validation, Solution Engineering, Product Management) to deliver high-quality releases.
- Act as a technical escalation point for complex software product engineering challenges.
Domain Expertise & Innovation
- Guide the team in developing solutions for Energy & Utilities applications such as SCADA, Substation Automation, Microgrids, and BESS.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies in edge computing, IoT, and real-time data processing.
- Evaluate and adopt modern software frameworks, cloud-edge orchestration, containerization (Docker/K8s), and virtualization technologies.
- Collaborate with industry OEMs (e.g., NVIDIA, Dell, Intel, GE etc.) and research partners to infuse cutting-edge AI/ML and grid-modernization technologies. 10+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, REST APIs, SQL.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, messaging frameworks (Kafka, MQTT), and protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA).
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
- Proficiency in system design, performance optimization, and security best practices.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies, version control (Git), and project tracking tools (JIRA).
Technical Expertise:
- Exposure to Energy & Utilities domain applications.
- Experience with Python, Unix/Shell scripting, and real-time data streaming.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity in OT/IT systems.
Qualifications
Desired:
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline with 12+ years of progressive experience in software development, architecture, and team leadership.
Experience:
Proven expertise in designing and delivering real-time, mission-critical software products in the power systems, grid automation, or renewable energy domain. Strong hands-on development skills in languages such as C/C++, Java, Python, or Go, with cloud-native and microservices experience. Solid understanding of containerization, virtualization, and DevOps practices (CI/CD, GitOps, automated testing).
Key Value Drivers:
- Strategic Thinking
- Technical Depth
- Execution Excellence
- Team Empowerment
- Innovation Mindset
Behavioral Attributes:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Collaborative leadership style with a focus on mentoring and team development.
- Proactive problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver On-Time
Additional Information
A very attractive and competitive package is offered.
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