Software Architecture & Development Lead

The Software Architecture & Development Lead will define and drive the software architecture strategy for internal automation platforms supporting Engineering, Project Management, and Operations. This role involves developing scalable tools, APIs, and data architectures to eliminate manual activities, accelerate project execution, and enhance quality and traceability. As a technical leader, the role ensures reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and continuous improvement through modern DevOps practices, collaborating with AI/LLM teams for intelligent automation.

Must Have

• Define software architecture and development standards.
• Lead development of automation platforms and scripting solutions.
• Integrate engineering tools with corporate systems.
• Design and deploy scalable APIs and microservices.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and secure DevOps processes.
• Architect data models and storage solutions.
• Promote modular design and component reuse.
• Lead code reviews and mentor developers.
• Collaborate with AI/LLM teams for intelligent automation.
• Ensure high performance and cybersecurity compliance.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant technical field.
• Professional experience in software development and architecture.
• Experience leading end-to-end software delivery.
• Proficiency in Python, Rust, C#, Node.js.
• Experience with microservices architecture and API design.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD tools.
• Experience with secure DevOps practices and cybersecurity controls.
• Familiarity with data modeling and databases.
• Experience integrating systems via REST/GraphQL APIs and enterprise connectors.
• Fluent English and Portuguese.

Good to Have

• Demonstrated success in automating engineering or industrial workflows.
• Spanish proficiency.
• Understanding of SCADA, Protection & Control, and IEC 61850 workflows.

Job Description Summary

The Software Architecture & Development Lead will define and drive the software architecture strategy for internal automation platforms supporting Engineering (Protection & Control, SCADA, IEC 61850), Project Management, and Operations. This role will develop scalable tools, APIs, and data architectures that eliminate manual activities, accelerate project execution, and enhance quality and traceability across mission-critical workflows. Acting as a technical leader, the role will ensure reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and continuous improvement through modern DevOps practices.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.

Professional Experience

• 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.

Technical Skills

• 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.

Languages

• Fluent English and Portuguese required
• Spanish proficiency preferred

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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