Principal Software Development Eng (Palm Beach Gardens)

Principal Software Development Engineer

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NextEra Power Generation Division is seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to join our advanced application team in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

This position requires advance level software design skills and an aptitude for architecting and developing real-time monitoring, work automation, and problem detection, n-tier applications. This job involves taking the lead and providing guidance to others in providing solutions to solve challenges in supporting a large power generation fleet while working with streaming data, databases, and work ticket tracking systems. The candidate in this job will work on large software projects, help develop long term strategies, define needed resources, provide technical leadership and provide guidance to junior developers. In addition, the candidate needs to be flexible enough to work either independently or in a small to large team setting, work directly with customers, have good attention to detail, excellent time management and organizational skills, and the ability to keep up with changing business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead software system architecture and design from concept to implementation
• Code in multiple languages, primarily C# and Angular, but be able to work with Python, Java, JavaScript
• Analyze, design, develop, test, debug, implement, deploy, maintain, and enhance new and existing software
• Support software written by others to ensure team and department objectives are met
• Consult with customers to understand problems and develop potential solutions in a solo or collaborative environment based on scope
• Collaborate with IT and other business units when necessary to develop compliant applications
• Maintain awareness of new technology and collaborate on how to integrate into team solutions when applicable
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior developers
• Practice good project management skills, and ability to handle large projects
• Communicate project status, technical decisions, and system designs to varying organizational levels
• Provide technical advice and participate in higher-level architecture decisions

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.