Lead Java Software Engineer
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-05-01
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Full Stack Developer, Java Developer
Overview
Resource Innovations is seeking Lead Java Software Engineer to join our growing Software as a Service (SaaS) team. As a hands-on technical lead at Resource Innovations, you will be instrumental in the design, development and deployment of innovative cloud-based enterprise software used by leading Energy organizations. We are looking for candidates who want to work on things that make an impact on the world and are passionate about product craftsmanship.
This is remote position requiring occasional in-person office meetings for candidates residing in one of the following metro areas:
San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Phoenix AZ, Denver CO, Salt Lake City or Madison WI. We require candidates to currently reside in the United States. We are not offering visa sponsorship or extensions for this position.
- Software Development:
Lead and participate in the full software development life cycle of cloud-based enterprise applications, including design, development, testing, implementation, and support in a fast-paced, distributed environment. - Technical Design & Architecture:
Design and develop cloud-native applications using Java, Spring Boot, and related frameworks. Work with REST/SOAP web services, API Gateways, and RDBMS to build scalable, high-performance systems. Ensure software designs meet performance, security, usability, reliability, and scalability requirements. - Code Quality & Review:
Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and design patterns. Conduct code reviews, provide feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement in development standards. - Troubleshooting & Optimization:
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, including production support and performance bottlenecks; optimize applications for performance and scalability. - Collaboration & Process:
Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, Dev Ops, Product, and Business teams using Agile methodologies (Scrum, Jira, Confluence, Git) to deliver quality software solutions on time. - Continuous Improvement:
Stay current with evolving technologies, including AI-assisted development practices, and recommend improvements to tools, frameworks, and engineering processes.
- Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. - Experience:
8+ years of software development experience building high-performance, reliable, and scalable enterprise applications. - Technical
Skills:
Strong proficiency with Java, Python and Spring Boot - Databases:
MySQL and at least one No
SQL database - Search & Observability:
Open Search/Elasticsearch, log analytics, APM tools - Integrations & Data:
Apache Camel, messaging systems like Rabbit Mq and Data pipelines - Cloud & Dev Ops: AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes (preferred)
- Architecture:
Microservices design and implementation experience
Preferred Experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, distributed environment
- Collaborative mindset with attention to quality and maintainability
- Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
- Web Technologies:
Angular experience a plus - AI Development Tools:
Hands-on experience or strong familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., Git Hub Copilot, Claude, or equivalent) - Domain Knowledge:
Knowledge of the Energy industry and related software systems
Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we re leading the charge to power change.
Equal Opportunity & CompensationResource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.
Compensation & Benefits
Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate s skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $85K - $160K. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate s experience, education and location.
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