
Software Architecture & Development Lead
Switzerland Global Enterprise
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States
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Senior
Tech Stack
AzureCyber SecurityGraphQLJavaScriptJenkinsMicroservicesNode.jsPythonRust
About the role
- Define software architecture and development standards for automation tools supporting Grid Automation engineering and delivery teams.
- Lead development of automation platforms and scripting solutions (Python, Rust, C#, Node.js, etc.) to reduce cycle time and eliminate repetitive tasks.
- Integrate engineering tools with corporate systems (Smartsheet, Jira, SAP, GitHub, DOORS, relay configuration tools).
- Design and deploy scalable APIs and microservices for critical workflows such as: relay settings validation, file parsing and data extraction, automated reporting and documentation.
- Establish CI/CD pipelines, secure coding practices, automated testing, and reliable DevOps processes.
- Architect data models and storage solutions for engineering artifacts, test evidence, and project traceability.
- Promote modular design, component reuse, and creation of shared internal libraries.
- Lead code reviews, mentor developers, and build technical capabilities within engineering teams.
- Collaborate with AI/LLM teams to integrate intelligent automation into engineering digital assistants and copilots.
- Ensure high performance, maintainability, scalability, and utility-grade cybersecurity compliance across all developed software.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Professional experience in software development and architecture.
- Experience leading end-to-end software delivery in technical or industrial environments.
- Demonstrated success in automating engineering or industrial workflows strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Python mandatory; Rust, C#, Node.js highly desirable).
- Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
- Working knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, etc.).
- Experience with secure DevOps practices and cybersecurity controls.
- Familiarity with data modeling, relational and non-relational databases.
- Experience integrating systems via REST/GraphQL APIs and enterprise connectors.
- Understanding of SCADA, Protection & Control, and IEC 61850 workflows is a strong advantage.
- Fluent English and Portuguese required.
- Spanish proficiency preferred.
Benefits
- Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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Hard skills
PythonRustC#Node.jsAPI designmicroservices architectureCI/CDdata modelingsecure coding practicesautomated testing
Soft skills
leadershipmentoringcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingtechnical capability buildingmodular design promotioncomponent reuse
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Software EngineeringMaster’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering