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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer Digital Energy Platforms - **Company:** Mission Box Solutions - **Location:** Southlake, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $165,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Cloud Computing, Software Documentation, Information Systems, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), Unix Shell, Modbus, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Systems Development Life Cycle, OPC Unified Architecture, Requirements Management, Secure Coding, Shell Script, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Architecture, Scripting, System Availability, Spring-boot, Git, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Grid Computing, Apache Kafka, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Restful APIs, Stream Processing, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/principal-software-engineer-digital-energy-platforms-southlake-tx--34aca4ee-0449-4f10-97a5-4fec96b22d8d ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. * 12+ years of progressive experience in software development, architecture, and team leadership. * 10+ years of hands-on full-stack development with Java, Spring Boot, Angular, REST APIs, SQL. * Expertise in distributed systems, microservices, messaging (Kafka, MQTT), and protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA). * Strong experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, AWS/Azure cloud platforms, containerization, and security best practices. * Exposure to Energy & Utilities domain (SCADA, grid automation, renewables). * Proficiency in Python, Unix/Shell scripting, real-time data streaming, Agile methodologies, Git, and JIRA. * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship., Agile Programming Methodologies, Alternative Energy, Amazon Web Services (AWS), AngularJS, Apache Kafka, Application Programming Interface (API), Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Atlassian JIRA, Automation, Best Practices, Cloud Computing, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Dental Technology, DevOps, Disability Accommodations, Distributed Computing, Docker, Electrical Engineering, Emerging Technology, Energy & Utilities, Energy Engineering, Energy Management, Git, Grid Computing, Health Insurance, Healthcare, High Availability, Information Technology & Information Systems, International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC), Internet of Things, Java, Leadership, Mentoring, Microservices, Microsoft Windows Azure, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Pay-Per-Click Advertising, Power Plant, Product Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance, REST (Representational State Transfer), Requirements Management, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Small Business, Software Development, Software Engineering, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Architecture, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Unix Shell Programming, User Documentation, Vision Plan ## Description * Lead design and development of scalable, secure software platforms for energy/utility automation, ensuring high availability and real-time performance. * Drive system architecture decisions and translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. * Mentor senior engineers on coding best practices, testing, DevOps, and secure development lifecycles. * Collaborate with Product Management, QA, Solution Engineering, and cross-functional teams for high-quality product releases. * Guide development of solutions for SCADA, substation automation, microgrids, and BESS applications. * Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, including edge computing, IoT, containerization (Docker/K8s), and cloud-edge orchestration. * Partner with industry OEMs and research partners to integrate AI/ML and grid-modernization technologies. ## Related Videos - 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