Lead Software Engineer

Industry: Energy & Cybersecurity Solutions

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Rol

eOur client, a global leader in energy and critical infrastructure technology, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Cybersecurity Research to spearhead the development of a next-generation SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) management platform. This role blends technical leadership, customer-focused innovation, and team mentorship to deliver solutions that help enterprises manage vulnerabilities at scale in production environments

.As the technical leader, you will drive architectural decisions, guide a talented engineering team, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable applications that safeguard energy systems while enabling digital transformation

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Key Responsibiliti

esTechnical Leadersh

• ipLead architecture and design decisions for the SBOM management platfor
• m.Drive innovation based on emerging cybersecurity trends and customer need
• s.Define and implement the technical roadmap, ensuring scalability, security, and performanc
• e.Oversee the handling of enterprise-scale vulnerability dat

a.Team Management & Mentorsh

• ipLead and manage a high-performing engineering tea
• m.Mentor developers on best practices, code quality, and professional growt
• h.Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharin

g.Customer-Centric Developme

• ntTranslate customer requirements into user stories and actionable technical plan
• s.Prioritize user experience and business value in platform developmen
• t.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand vulnerability management challenge
• s.Communicate timeline estimates, milestones, and project status to leadership and client

s.Agile Development Leadersh

• ipEnsure adherence to Agile/SCRUM ceremonies (planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives
• ).Oversee backlog management, prioritization, and sprint plannin
• g.Maintain delivery quality through code reviews, testing strategies, and CI/CD best practice
• s.Drive continuous process improvements and productivity within the tea

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Required Qualificati

onsEducation & Experie

• nceBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related fie
• ld.5+ years of professional software development experien
• ce.Proven track record working within Agile/SCRUM tea
• ms.2+ years of technical leadership or team management experien

ce.Technical Ski

• llsProficiency in modern programming languages (Java, Python, C#, JavaScrip
• t).Strong knowledge of software architecture patterns and scalable system desi
• gn.Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and vulnerability manageme
• nt.Understanding of SBOM standards (SPDX, CycloneDX) and vulnerability databases (CVE, NV
• D).Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerizati
• on.Proficiency in database design and data management at sca

le.Leadership & Communicat

• ionExcellent communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts to diverse audienc
• es.Strong project management, backlog management, and estimation skil
• ls.Customer-first mindset with experience gathering and prioritizing requiremen
• ts.Collaborative leadership style focused on empowerment and resul

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Preferred Qualificat

• ionsMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fi
• eld.Experience in energy sector or critical infrastructure cybersecur
• ity.Knowledge of supply chain security and software composition analy
• sis.Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GICSP, GSEC, CSM, or
• PSM.Hands-on experience with DevSecOps practices and security-first developm
• ent.Background in vulnerability research or security tool developm

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Why

• Join?Build and lead cutting-edge cybersecurity research initiatives in the energy se
• ctor.Influence architecture and strategy for enterprise-grade vulnerability management platf
• orms.Collaborate with global teams on mission-critical cybersecurity challe
• nges.Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportuni