Remote Staff Software Engineer at BaxEnergy | WeWorkRemotely
Job Description
To support our mission of advancing renewable energy through cutting-edge technology, we’re seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to help us build our newest product Farsight®. This role involves defining and overseeing the architecture of renewable energy monitoring systems that interface with OPC (UA, DA) and similar protocols, ensuring seamless data collection, processing, and storage in a cloud-native environment. If you have a strong background in industrial data systems and cloud technologies, we want to hear from you!
What You’ll Do
- Design, architect and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance data collection systems for industrial protocols (OPC UA/DA, Modbus, MQTT, etc.)
- Define system requirements, architecture patterns, and best practices for integrating with cloud environments, especially AWS
- Lead the selection and implementation of data streaming and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka)
- Oversee the design and optimization of time-series data storage using TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs
- Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve system capabilities
- Ensure the architecture complies with industry standards, data security, and privacy regulations
- Smart and gets things done
- You have 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 5 years focusing on cloud-based industrial data systems
- You bring expertise in OPC (UA, DA) and are familiar with other industrial communication protocols like Modbus and MQTT
- You are proficient in data streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka and time-series databases like TimescaleDB.
- You possess advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database scaling
- You are located in or have a 4-hour overlap with CET (-4 to +4) time zones.
- You’re eligible to obtain a visa and can travel to Italy within three months of hiring
Why Join BaxEnergy?
- Be part of a team driving innovation in the renewable energy sector through advanced technology
- Join a remote-first organization that values inclusivity, technical excellence, and work-life balance
- Enjoy a competitive salary, over 30 days of paid vacation, and comprehensive sick leave
- Participate in annual retreats with paid travel arrangements to connect with colleagues in person
- Receive paid hardware and tools to excel in your role
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