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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Lead Software Engineer - **Company:** Acuity Brands - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Advanced Message Queuing Protocol, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Interoperability, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), OAuth, Performance Tuning, Openid Connect, Software Engineering, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Bicep, Apache Kafka, Docker, Key Vault, Microservices - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.acuitybrands.com/job/Technical-Lead-Software-Engineer/1356691500/ ## About the Role * 10+ years of professional software development experience. * Strong expertise in C# and .NET (Core/6+), with production-grade services/APIs. * Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure or similar cloud technologies (App Services, Functions, Storage, IoT Hub, Event Hub, Key Vault, ARM/Bicep). * Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions, branching strategies, IaC). * Track record designing scalable, multi-tenant SaaS architectures. * Demonstrated technical leadership (tech lead, team lead), mentoring and code quality ownership. * Architectural thinking, system design, and trade-off analysis. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; bias for action. * Excellent communication and leadership abilities; stakeholder alignment across sites. * Thrives in agile, distributed teams; promotes engineering best practices. #LI-LM1 Preferred Skills and Experience * Experience with IoT device integration and cloud connectivity (MQTT/AMQP, TLS, provisioning). * Microservices, containers, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/AKS). * Event-driven architecture and messaging (Service Bus, Event Grid, Kafka). * Experience with cloud security best practices, identity management (OAuth2, OpenID Connect), and data encryption. * Experience with performance tuning for large-scale SaaS platforms. ## Description Are you a team player who loves diving into technology? Do you want to contribute to a team that strives to solve demanding problems and operates in a space directly involved in reducing the carbon footprint of buildings?, Join our team! We are seeking a Technical Lead Software Engineer with strong architecture skills to lead a local development team while collaborating closely with a larger, distributed team. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, focusing on building scalable SaaS solutions integrated with IoT devices in a secure, cloud-native environment. You'll be shaping the future of smart buildings by architecting solutions on Facilities-our cloud and edge platform that powers three transformative modules: Organize to simplify deployment and maintenance workflows, Operate to deliver real-time building insights and seamless interaction, and Optimize to uncover inefficiencies and drive peak performance for truly intelligent spaces. Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) * Lead and mentor a local team of developers, ensuring technical excellence and alignment with global engineering standards. * Act as the technical reference for architecture decisions, design reviews, and best practices. * Design and develop cloud-based SaaS applications emphasizing scalability, security, reliability, and performance. * Integrate IoT devices with cloud platforms (telemetry ingestion, device management, OTA updates). * Champion CI/CD and DevOps practices to optimize delivery pipelines and reduce lead time to production. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams across multiple locations (Product, QA, Security, Ops) to deliver high-quality solutions. * Contribute to technology roadmaps and drive continuous improvement. ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)