Software Engineer Lead

Resource Innovations

$100K — $135K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software development experience, particularly with PHP (8.x) and Laravel frameworks
  • 4+ years of experience with Vue.js or similar JavaScript frameworks
  • Proficient in building RESTful APIs and integrating services
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and best practices in PHP
  • Experience with typescript and modern build tools (like vite, npm)
  • Ability to develop single-page applications and manage state effectively
  • Knowledge of agile methodologies and practices

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop a scalable and secure SaaS product using a modern tech stack
  • Collaborate with teams to align product features with business and user needs
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in performance, security, and energy efficiency
  • Conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality
  • Debug complex system issues for optimal user experience
  • Stay updated on tech trends to propose innovative product solutions
  • Engage in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from analysis to deployment
  • Contribute towards the software development strategy focusing on energy efficiency

Benefits

  • Three weeks of paid vacation annually
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Additional supplemental offerings
Full Job Description
Resource Innovations is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join our growing Software as a Service (SaaS) team. As a hands-on technical lead at Resource Innovations, you will be instrumental in the design, development and deployment of innovative cloud-based enterprise software used by leading Energy organizations. We are looking for candidates who want to work on things that make an impact on the world and are passionate about product craftsmanship.

This is remote position requiring occasional in-person office meetings for candidates residing in one of the following metro areas Maison, WI, Chicago, IL, San Francisco CA, Phoenix AZ, Denver CO, or Salt Lake City.

We require candidates to currently reside in the United States. We are not offering visa sponsorship or extensions for this position.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design and development of a scalable, efficient and secure SaaS product using PHP, Laravel, Vue.js and Tailwind CSS
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, items to deliver on a Software SaaS Product that align with business and customer needs
  • Ensure product adheres industry best practices in terms of performance, security, and scalability, with an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency
  • Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and helping to elevate the overall quality of the codebase.
  • Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across the platform to ensure optimal performance and a seamless user experience.
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for future projects.
  • Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance of the SaaS product.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of software development within Resource Innovations, focusing on products that support energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts.
  • Uphold Resource Innovations' core values of Climate Change, Equity, Innovation, Scale & Impact, ensuring they are embedded in all technology projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements
  • Hands-on experience developing in PHP (8.x) with advanced understanding of object-oriented PHP and best practices
  • 6+ years of previous experience building software utilizing PHP frameworks, e.g. Laravel
  • Building RESTful APIs - implementing various types of APIs that are stable and integrate with other services
  • Familiarity with Laravel's architecture and provided features and functionality
  • 4+ years of previous experience building software utilizing Vue (preferred) or similar JS frameworks
  • Experience with typescript
  • Building and developing single page applications using composition API
  • Experience with state management and handling
  • Component and modularized based design
  • Understanding of various build tools (e.g. vite, npm)
  • Experience within implementation of scalable SaaS platforms
  • Excellent using problem solving skills
  • Proficiency with Git
  • Personal responsibility and self-motivation & flexibility to adapt and maintain productivity, features and stability
  • Knowledge of working within an agile team-based environment to develop a Software SaaS product


Preferred skills, education and experience
  • Understanding of infrastructure management on AWS Cloud and within serverless environments
  • Data analytics / reporting / business intelligence platforms
  • Experience writing with and working on testable and functional code including writing tests with Pest / PHPUnit
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies

Benefits

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position. The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $100,000 - $135,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location.

At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work-life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.

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