Lead Software Engineer

Resource Innovations

Lead Software Engineer at Resource Innovations designing and developing cloud-based SaaS products for energy sector clients while emphasizing sustainability.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeChicago • Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptLaravelPHPTypeScriptVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and development of a scalable, efficient and secure SaaS product using PHP, Laravel, Vue.js and Tailwind CSS
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, items to deliver on a Software SaaS Product that align with business and customer needs
Ensure product adheres 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.
Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across the platform 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 the SaaS product.
Contribute to the strategic direction of software development within Resource Innovations, focusing on products 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

What you’ll need

Hands-on experience developing in PHP (8.x) with advanced understanding of object-oriented PHP and best practices
6+ years of previous experience building software utilizing PHP frameworks, e.g. Laravel
Building RESTful APIs - implementing various types of APIs that are stable and integrate with other services
Familiarity with Laravel's architecture and provided features and functionality
4+ years of previous experience building software utilizing Vue (preferred) or similar JS frameworks
Experience with typescript
Building and developing single page applications using composition API
Experience with state management and handling
Component and modularized based design
Understanding of various build tools (e.g. vite, npm)
Experience within implementation of scalable SaaS platforms
Excellent using problem solving skills
Proficiency with Git
Personal responsibility and self-motivation & flexibility to adapt and maintain productivity, features and stability
Knowledge of working within an agile team-based environment to develop a Software SaaS product

Benefits

Comp & perks

three weeks of paid vacation annually
paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
medical, dental and vision coverage
parental leave
employee assistance program
commuter benefits
additional supplemental offerings

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Hard Skills & Tools

PHPLaravelVue.jsTailwind CSSRESTful APIsTypescriptSingle Page ApplicationsState ManagementComponent DesignAgile Methodology

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingSelf-MotivationFlexibilityCollaborationConstructive FeedbackAdaptabilityResponsibilityCommunicationStrategic ThinkingQuality Assurance