Lead the strategy, development, and delivery of internal software tools and operational control systems that power day-to-day execution across the company
Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Data teams to translate real-world workflows into reliable systems that improve visibility, automation, and control
Ensure our internal platforms are resilient, maintainable, and aligned with Intersect’s long-term growth
Hire, mentor, and manage internal software engineers while fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning
Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and support career growth across the teams
Establish strong engineering standards and development best practices
Oversee agencies, contractors, and offshore teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery
Define Statements of Work (SOWs), manage deliverables, and integrate externally developed code into internal systems
Define and guide architecture decisions for internal tools and operational control systems
Ensure applications are scalable, secure, and aligned with sustainable engineering practices
Lead the software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Data teams to gather requirements and understand workflows
Maintain high availability and performance standards for mission-critical control systems

Requirements

7+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in a people management or technical leadership role
Proven experience designing and delivering internal operational tools, ERP integrations, or control systems
Demonstrated success managing blended teams of internal engineers and external development partners
Strong technical foundation in modern software development (e.g., React, Go, Python, C#, or similar), database design, and cloud platforms such as GCP
Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and experience using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
Strong architectural judgment and ability to balance technical quality with speed and business priorities
Excellent communication skills that will help you succeed in cross-functional environments
A collaborative, pragmatic leadership style focused on accountability, reliability, and continuous improvement
Preferred experience that will help you stand out: Exposure to industrial control systems, SCADA integrations, or hardware-software interfaces
Familiarity with low-code/no-code enterprise tools such as Retool
Experience working in the energy or infrastructure sectors

Benefits

100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
$150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

software developmentReactGoPythonC#database designcloud platformsAgile methodologiesERP integrationsarchitectural judgment

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcommunication skillscollaborative leadershipaccountabilityreliabilitycontinuous improvementmentoringfeedback provisionteam managementexpectation setting