Lead Java Software Engineer

Resource Innovations is seeking a Lead Java Software Engineer to join our growing Software as a Service (SaaS) team. As a hands‑on technical lead, 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 a remote position that requires occasional in‑person office meetings for candidates residing in the following metro areas:
San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Phoenix AZ, Denver CO, Salt Lake City, or Madison WI. Candidates must currently reside in the United States. No visa sponsorship or extensions are offered for this position.

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women‑led energy transformation firm focused on impact. We build clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. We are passionate about product craftsmanship and making a difference in the world.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues, including production support and performance bottlenecks; optimize applications for performance and scalability.
• 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.
• 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;
  MySQL and at least one No
  
  SQL database;
  Open Search/Elasticsearch, log analytics, APM tools;
  Apache Camel, messaging systems like RabbitMQ and data pipelines; AWS services, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes (preferred); microservices design and implementation experience.
• Soft Skills: 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 passion for making a meaningful impact on the environment.
• Preferred Experience: Angular experience a plus; hands‑on or strong familiarity with AI‑assisted coding tools such as Git Hub Copilot or Claude; domain knowledge of the energy industry and related software systems.

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications. The salary range for the base salary for this position is $85,000 – $160,000. 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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with…