Staff Software Engineer

Summary

Join EnergyHub's Ground Control team as a Staff Software Engineer and play a pivotal role in building a scalable and reliable microservices ecosystem. You will develop and maintain technical infrastructure, accelerate the software development lifecycle, and prepare legacy applications for transition to a microservices architecture. This role requires strong software engineering experience, proficiency in Java, and a passion for automation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor other engineers, and contribute to best practices. EnergyHub offers a generous benefits package including 100% paid medical for employees, a 401(k) with employer match, flexible scheduling, and more.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, preferably with prior staff-level responsibilities
• Passionate about automation and building resilient products
• Enthusiasm for building software and system integrations to bridge the gaps between our core infrastructure and the software we deliver to our customers
• Proficiency in Java (preferably Java 11+) and experience with at least one scripting language (e.g., Python3)
• Ability to work across team boundaries to identify and solve pain points that affect engineering velocity, system resilience, and system/service performance
• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of balancing multiple use cases while enabling flexibility

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the technical infrastructure that supports all of EnergyHub's microservices
• Accelerate the software development lifecycle of all EnergyHub microservices by standardizing common patterns and practices
• Prepare legacy applications for transition to a microservices architecture and assist in transition
• Invest in and unify how EnergyHub teams develop, deploy, and test microservices
• Own and maintain the space for Ground Control's processes, technical designs, and education for other teams
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, internal engineering teams, and stakeholders to drive high-impact projects
• Work within real-world constraints to develop creative solutions that maintain platform flexibility and scalability
• Contribute to best practices for CI/CD, data modeling, and iterative development (e.g., PoCs, rapid prototyping, milestone-based execution)
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a strong technical culture of respect, open communication, and collaboration
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, MongoDB, AWS, and Robot Framework
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality, iterative value while maintaining execution speed
• Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on cross-functional collaboration and working on challenging technical problems

Benefits

• 100% paid medical for employees
• 401(k) with employer match
• Casual environment
• Flexibility to set your own schedule
• Fully stocked fridge and pantry
• Free Citi Bike membership
• Secure bike rack
• Gym subsidy
• Paid parental leave
• An education assistance program