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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Team Lead - **Company:** Itron, Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Quality, Relational Databases, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Management of Software Versions, System Availability, Information Technology, Api Design, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=bbec5d6e68d4dca3 ## About the Role * 4+ years of experience leading software engineering teams, with the ability to motivate and influence others without relying on authority. * 5+ years of hands-on software development experience using object-oriented programming principles. * Strong experience designing and maintaining microservices and APIs in production environments. * Extensive experience with relational databases, including data modeling and performance optimization., * Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative mindset. * High self-motivation and the ability to lead with authenticity and accountability., The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience. ## Description We're building a cloud-based digital construction platform that helps the world's leading gas and electric utility companies manage complex projects end to end-in real time-while improving data accuracy, conserving resources, and preventing environmental harm. As we continue our rapid growth and global expansion, we're looking for a Software Engineer Team Lead to join our R&D organization and help shape the future of our platform. In this role, you'll lead a Scrum team responsible for mission-critical microservices, collaborate closely with product and engineering partners, and play a hands-on role in delivering scalable solutions that make infrastructure work safer, smarter, and more sustainable., * Lead one Agile Scrum team delivering core capabilities for a cloud-based digital construction platform used by global Utilities and Energy customers, maintaining a strong customer-centric focus on reliability, data accuracy, and real-time visibility. * Own end-to-end development and operations of central microservices, ensuring teams are accountable for code quality, security, performance, and production readiness. * Drive API design and implementation, establishing clear standards for scalability, documentation, versioning, and integration to support internal teams and external partners. * Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, DevOps/SRE, and other engineering teams to deliver solutions that are collaborative, scalable, and aligned with business priorities. * Promote agile engineering practices by continuously improving development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and operational processes to support rapid and sustainable delivery. * Influence technology direction by evaluating and selecting tools, frameworks, and architectures that enable innovative solutions and long-term platform growth. * Mentor and coach engineers through feedback, knowledge sharing, and career development, fostering an authentic and inclusive team culture. * Support operational excellence, including monitoring, incident response, and post-incident learning, to ensure high availability and resilience of production systems. * Contribute hands-on when needed by reviewing designs and code, unblocking technical challenges, and setting a high bar for engineering best practices., * Experience working with data integrations and APIs across internal and external systems. * Proficiency with Python and/or Node.js. * Demonstrated ability to introduce innovative engineering practices that improve scalability, reliability, or developer productivity. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! 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