Senior Backend Engineer

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com . Job Summary Distech Controls is a high-tech company that enables connected buildings to communicate with their occupants through solutions based on cutting-edge technologies. Together with our customers, we design innovative solutions to improve the well-being, space management, and energy efficiency of buildings. Our passions for innovation, quality, and sustainability guide our strategy. Distech Controls Inc. is a subsidiary of Acuity Brands Lighting Inc. What role will you play? You will hold a position as a software developer in the research and development team. You will actively participate in all phases of the projects (from the definition of needs to the deployment of the product) and will work in collaboration with the other teams (controls and sensors). You will be part of Distech Controls' constant innovation to create and maintain the best products on the market. You Will Be Involved In Innovative Projects Such As Development of embedded Java microservicesIoT solution developmentDevelopment of products related to artificial intelligence Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Development Develop Java microservices inside Eclypse Facilities' controllerCarry out research and technology watch on embedded software development or JavaUse your creativity to solve complex problemsWork with source code management and project management tools such as Azure DevOpsParticipate in the integration and continuous deployment of applications (CI/CD)Actively participate in the exploration and research phases for product design Team Participate in the development, planning and review of the software in a Shape Up modeCollaborate with the various teams during the development, planning and pre-release phasesTake a proactive role in improving design methods, tools, processes, and standards within the software team Essential Skills and Minimum Experience Required Computer Technician, bachelor’s degree in computer science/computer engineering/electrical or similarMinimum 5 years of experience in software developmentProficiency in JAVA and related technologiesKnowledge of object-oriented design patternsStructured, methodical and organized in his workDeveloped synthetic analysis capabilityTeam player and excellent interpersonal skillsAutonomy, leadership and initiative Important English and French read, written and spokenKnowledge of recent versions of JavaExperience with source code management tools, such as GitAbility to set up and track project documentation Asset(s) Experience in embedded or mobile software developmentProficiency in JVM-related languages (Kotlin, Scala, Groovy, etc.)Proficiency in object-oriented programming languages such as C#Knowledge of low-level languages such as Go, C, or RustKnowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure IoTExperience in unit test developmentExperience with Open Service Gateway Initiative (OSGI) or other micro-service development systemKnowledge of BAS protocols such as BacnetKnowledge of Jetty, Nginx, Linux, Gradle, Maven, or Docker We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. 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