NextEra Energy

Sr Software Development Engineer - Digital Workplace Automation

NextEra Energy • $108K — $130K *
Miami, FL 33186In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in software development, DevOps, or related fields.
  • Strong proficiency in Python for application development and automation.
  • Experience with REST APIs for application integration.
  • Familiarity with SQL and relational databases.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD practices and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Background in cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP is preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

  • Design and maintain software applications that support Digital Workplace technologies.
  • Develop Python-based automation for cloud and infrastructure management.
  • Integrate enterprise systems using REST APIs and databases.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines for operational reporting and workflow automation.
  • Create and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions for scalability and reliability.
  • Utilize Git and CI/CD practices for efficient software delivery.
  • Collaborate with teams to identify and automate manual processes.

Benefits

  • Wide range of employee benefits offered to employees and eligible family members.
  • Relocation assistance provided if applicable.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 97606

This position is an integral part of our Digital Workplace team supporting NextEra Energy and its subsidiaries, Florida Power & Light (FPL) and NextEra Energy Resources (NEER). The team designs, implements, automates, and supports enterprise workplace technologies including virtual desktop, cloud, and employee computing services.

This position will design, develop, and maintain internal software solutions, automation, integrations, and data platforms that improve the delivery, reliability, and operational efficiency of Digital Workplace services. The role combines software development with DevOps, cloud engineering, data engineering, and infrastructure automation to solve complex technology and operational challenges.

The position requires strong software development experience with Python, web APIs, SQL and relational databases, along with experience using modern development practices including Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated deployments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable developing software that interacts with cloud and enterprise infrastructure platforms and working across multiple technologies to deliver scalable automation solutions.

Experience with cloud platforms and enterprise technologies such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Citrix DaaS, ServiceNow, Terraform, Ansible, and virtual desktop infrastructure is highly desirable.

Job Overview
This role is responsible for maintaining, designing, developing, implementing, and supporting software and automation solutions for enterprise Digital Workplace technologies.

Employees in this role maintain and develop internal applications, integrations, data pipelines, and automation that connect enterprise platforms, improve operational visibility, reduce manual processes, and enable technology modernization. The position works closely with Digital Workplace engineering teams, Cloud, Cybersecurity, ServiceNow, infrastructure teams, and other technology organizations to deliver secure, reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

Employees in this role apply software engineering and DevOps practices to infrastructure and operational challenges and participate in the ongoing modernization of enterprise workplace services.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications and automation supporting Digital Workplace technologies and services.
  • Develop and maintain Python-based applications, services, and automation for infrastructure management, monitoring, provisioning, migrations, reporting, and operational workflows.
  • Design and maintain integrations with enterprise platforms using REST APIs, SDKs, databases, and other integration technologies.
  • Develop and maintain data pipelines and relational database solutions supporting operational applications, reporting, monitoring, and automation.
  • Develop automation and integrations supporting cloud and virtual desktop platforms including Citrix DaaS, AWS WorkSpaces, Omnissa Horizon enterprise VDI technologies.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code and configuration automation using technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, and Packer.
  • Utilize Git, GitHub, CI/CD, and automated deployment processes to support reliable and maintainable software delivery.
  • Develop and support integrations with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow, Active Directory, identity services, Google Cloud Platform, and AWS.
  • Build monitoring, logging, validation, error handling, testing, and audit capabilities into production applications and automation.
  • Troubleshoot complex issues involving applications, APIs, databases, cloud services, infrastructure, identity, and enterprise integrations.
  • Partner with engineering and operations teams to identify manual or repetitive processes and develop scalable automation solutions.
  • Participate in technology migrations and modernization initiatives involving cloud, virtual desktop, and Digital Workplace platforms.
  • Establish and promote software development, DevOps, source control, testing, deployment, and documentation best practices.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation capabilities, that can improve Digital Workplace operations and employee experience.
  • Maintain technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer to engineering and operations teams.
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience - 5+ years of relevant experience in software development, DevOps engineering, automation engineering, cloud engineering, or a related technology discipline.
  • Strong software development and scripting experience using Python.
  • Experience developing and consuming REST APIs and integrating enterprise applications or technology platforms.
  • Experience with SQL and relational database technologies.
  • Experience with Git-based source control and modern software development practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD, automated deployment processes, or Infrastructure as Code.
  • Experience developing automation for cloud, infrastructure, or enterprise technology environments.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across integrated technology platforms.
  • Education - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Engineering, or other advanced science or engineering field.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and Linux-based application services.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS).
  • Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Packer, GitHub Actions, or similar DevOps and automation technologies.
  • Experience with Citrix DaaS, AWS WorkSpaces, Omnissa Horizon, or other enterprise virtual desktop technologies.
  • Experience with ServiceNow development, service catalog integrations, or ITSM automation.
  • Experience with Active Directory, Single Sign-On, and enterprise identity technologies.
  • Experience developing data pipelines, operational data platforms, monitoring, or reporting solutions.
  • Experience applying artificial intelligence or generative AI technologies to IT operations, automation, or enterprise data.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies and Kanban systems.


Job Overview

This position writes and tests software to aid in development and support of products. Individuals in this role work with Technical Leads on software system architecture and service design and typically leads a module in the system. This position participates in required product development process ceremonies. Employees in this role are responsible for writing and refining technical requirements and technical design documentation.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Codes in multiple languages in support of software products and the development of software products
  • Conducts system testing and codes unit tests and support features
  • Documents technical requirement and other technical documentation
  • Works with product team to refine product requirements
  • Collaborates on high level software design projects and software system architecture and creates effective component level architectures
  • Leads software module construction from architecture and design to implementation and may lead a small team of engineers in building the module
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Experience: 7+ years


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's - Engineering


NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Science, Research, and Technology
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

About NextEra Energy

A growth-oriented limited partnership formed by NextEra Energy, Inc., NextEra Energy Partners, LP (NYSE: NEP) acquires, manages, and owns contracted clean energy projects with stable, long-term cash flows. They own interests in wind and solar projects in North America, as well as natural gas infrastructure assets in Texas. Renewable energy projects are fully contracted, use technology, and are located in regions that are favorable for generating energy from the wind and sun. The seven natural gas pipelines in the portfolio are all strategically located, serving power producers and municipalities in South Texas, processing plants and producers in the Eagle Ford Shale, and commercial and industrial customers in the Houston area. The NET Mexico Pipeline, the largest pipeline in the portfolio, provides a critical source of natural gas transportation for low-cost, U.S.-sourced shale gas to Mexico.

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Learn more about NextEra Energy
Size
15,000 employees
Market Cap
$6.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$51 million
Founded
2014
5 Year Trend
+4.9%
Revenue
$917 million
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