Senior Software Engineer II

RWE Americas, LLC To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent Functional area: IT / Digital Remuneration: Exempt Digital Solutions is responsible for the development and management of RWE Americas application and custom software development portfolio. These applications power our day-to-day business, connecting operational data to enable business decisions and drive outcomes that improve the development, performance and availability of over 160 renewable energy sites with over13GW of wind, solar, and battery assets. The Senior Software Engineer II drives the engineering evolution of the Smart Data Pipeline (SDP) platform – a cloudbased, Azure-hosted system that automates data ingestion, cleaning, analysis, forecasting, alerting, and measurement equipment lifecycle management for wind energy assets and potential solar/BESS assets in the future. This role combines hands-on software development, architecture leadership, and cross-functional technical ownership, integrating data streams including met mast, lidar, and sensor systems. As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will operate as a multidomain technical expert, sets architectural direction, mentors engineers, and influences technical strategy across the Digital Solutions organization. Role Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & ArchitectureArchitect and own scalable, cloud-native data pipeline solutions integrating data systems across the SDP platformDefine system architecture, data flows, and service boundaries across ingestion, pre-analysis, analysis, alerting, and monitoring pipelinesCreate and maintain architecture diagrams, blueprints, and reusable design patterns that guide development teamsDrive technology decisions, platform standards, and architectural guidelines; lead architecture reviews and technical decisionData Pipeline & Cloud Platform EngineeringLead design and implementation of data collection, pre-analysis, analysis, forecasting, alert, and VMM pipelines, ensuring data quality, reliability, and validationOwn solution delivery on Azure-based platforms including Azure Functions, pipeline scheduling, cloud storage, and data lake integration across DEV, UAT, and PROD environmentsDefine and enforce best practices for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and observability frameworks (logging, alerting, monitoring dashboards)System Integration & Software DeliveryLead integration of measurement systems (lidar, met mast, sensor networks) with enterprise IT platforms, ensuring data consistency, reliability, and traceabilityLead end-to-end feature delivery (Design → Build → Deploy → Operate); review and approve code across multiple services, enforcing security, performance, and coding standardsTechnical Governance, Stakeholder Collaboration & MentorshipDefine and enforce engineering standards, coding guidelines, and architectural patterns; ensure compliance with enterprise architecture and data governance policies.Act as primary technical liaison between product owners, business stakeholders, and development teams, translating business requirements into technical architectures and delivery plansMentorship & Engineering Culture Mentor engineers across multiple levels; lead knowledge sharing, documentation, and capability-building initiatives that foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement Job Requirements and Experiences: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry certification/experienceOne or more of the following certifications strongly preferredMicrosoft Azure certifications (e.g., AZ-900, AZ-204, AZ-305) or equivalent cloud platform credentialMinimum 7 years of relevant software engineering or data platform experience, including hands-on development and technical leadership rolesProven experience designing and managing complex, multi-stage data pipelines (ingestion, analysis, forecasting, alerting) with strong expertise in data cleaning, transformation, and validation workflowsDemonstrated experience architecting and delivering solutions on Azure-based platforms, including Kubernetes (AKS), Containers, Azure Functions, data lake integration, and multi-environment deployment managementExperience with distributed systems, microservices, messaging systems (e.g., RabbitMQ), event-driven architecture, and API design and integrationExperience in designing access control for applications, specifically design and/or sign off on access control schemes for human-to-system, and system-to-system accessExperience leading complex, enterprise-scale IT implementations involving coordination of multiple workstreams and multi-level stakeholder communications, delivering in Agile or hybrid methodologiesStrong background in frontend development using React and Typescript, backend development using C#, Python, Terraform, or equivalent infrastructure as code experience; experience with SQL querying, large-scale datasets, and data formats such as Parquet and CSVExperience with both Linux and Windows server to be able to own Dockerfiles for both platforms and own SDP's 3rd party integrations (like with Bullfrog)Experience working with global team with multiple time zones from Asia, Europe and AmericasThe following experience is a plus:Experience with Dapr (Distributed Application Runtime).Measurement systems (lidar, met mast, SCADA, or sensor networks) and operational data ingestionTime-series ML pipelines, forecasting model integration, or data science workflow designClimate, mesoscale, or wind resource assessment data processing workflowsHands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Delta Lake, including medallion architecture(Bronze/Silver/Gold), Structured Streaming, and Delta Live Tables/Lakeflow pipelines, is a significant plusExperience with Apache Airflow (DAG authoring, task orchestration, scheduling, and monitoring) is highly desirable and will be considered a strong differentiator, given its direct applicability to coordinating SDP's multistage ingestion, analysis, and alerting pipelinesExpert-level, multi-domain technical knowledge with the ability to resolve highly complex cross-system problems and create strategic, preventative solutionsStrong diagnostics skills to decrease reliance on UHP team for diagnosticsDemonstrated ability to design cost-effective systems for suboptimal deploymentsDeep understanding of Azure architecture, distributed systems, and enterprise data platform designStrong proficiency with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and observability frameworks (logging, metrics, monitoring)Excellent collaboration and communication skills; able to lead cross-team initiatives and serve as a liaison between business and engineeringDemonstrated ability to mentor engineers across multiple levels and drive a culture of technical excellence and innovationAbility to oversee multiple projects and domains simultaneously while maintaining high quality and delivery standardsAbility to produce clear architecture documentation, technical specifications, and engineering standardsProficiency in collaboration and engineering tooling such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, GitHub, or equivalentIntellectually curious, self-directed, and committed to staying current with emerging technologies and engineering practicesDetail-oriented with strong technical acumen and the ability to translate complex domain requirements into sound engineering decisionsDemonstrated interest in the renewable energy industry and a commitment to supporting RWE’s clean energy missionThis position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWE Americas office and field locationsMust be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary. Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 92860. Any questions? Contact HR: rwe_americas_recruiting@rwe.com We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states. With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operates wind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com. At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors – Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.