Software Architect

At Shell Recharge Solutions, we are looking for candidates who want to be a part of something bigger than themselves – passionate, purpose-driven individuals who believe having a career means making a meaningful impact on our business and the world. We believe in creating and doing ‘the right thing’ through responsible and sustainable EV deployment. We are looking for the innovative, driven to find a solution in a complex and dynamically evolving marketplace and look at “no” as just a challenge to find the next “yes”. Shell Recharge Solutions is seeking a SOFTWARE ARCHITECT - Java Shell Recharge Solutions is looking for a Software Architect with deep expertise in Java and Spring, and working knowledge of Go, Python, and Node.js, to lead the design and development of enterprise-grade applications in the EV Charging domain to join our team in the design and development of Shell Recharge Solutions product vision into operational code. Specifically, the Software Architect will lead a team that builds an integrated product suite of Enterprise applications in the EV Charging network domain. The Candidate will lead a team responsible for technical design and implementation of one or more components of the product. This candidate works closely with rest of cross-functional team to produce design and architecture documents and implement product features. What you’ll do: • The ideal candidate is an integral part of a fast-paced development team that builds an integrated product suite of Enterprise applications in the EV Charging network domain. • The Candidate will work with a team of architects and software engineers responsible for architecture, design and development of EV charging related solutions • The Candidate will lead a team responsible for technical design and implementation of one or more components of the product. This candidate works closely with rest of cross-functional team to produce design and architecture documents, and implement product features • Responsible for leading the architecture, design, development, and delivery of web and microservice APIs based applications. • Collaborate with cross functional teams including our Global Engineering teams in an Agile development environment. • Proven experience successfully optimizing applications for scalability. • Utilize problem solving skills to implement creative solutions to tough problems.• Advocate for best-in-class technology solutions for large scale enterprise applications. • Examining and defining current architecture systems. • Designing scalable architecture systems for Java-based applications. • Identifying the hardware and software infrastructure needs to accommodate the company’s architectural goals. • Troubleshooting design flaws and system bottlenecks. • Architect and implement scalable, distributed systems using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices. • Design and integrate components using Go, Python, and Node.js where appropriate for performance, concurrency, or data processing needs. • Apply proven software design patterns (e.g., Factory, Strategy, Observer, Singleton) to ensure maintainability, extensibility, and performance. • Lead the development of RESTful APIs, backend services, and cloud-native applications. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments to deliver robust solutions. • Solve complex technical challenges using strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including root cause analysis and performance tuning. • Define infrastructure needs and troubleshoot system bottlenecks and design flaws. • Advocate for best practices in architecture, security, and software engineering. • Mentor engineers and contribute to technical documentation and design reviews. What We’re Looking For: Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Engineering or equivalent experience required. • 10+ years of Java server-side design, go Lang, Python - architecture, and development experience. • Distributed Caching (Redis), Queuing technologies (ActiveMQ, Kafka), Elastic Search. • Working knowledge of RESTful / GraphQl APIs. • Experience with Data Model, SQL, and No-SQL. • Excellent knowledge of Microservices Architecture and implementation. • Experience working on software-as-a-service (SaaS), large scale distributed systems and relational/No-SQL databases. • Experience leading a team of software engineers. • Strong verbal and written communication skills: proven ability to lead both vertically and horizontally to achieve results; thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment and do what it takes to deliver results. • Previous work experience as a software architect. • Advanced knowledge of software architecture. • Experience with the design and implementation of software networks. • Experience with software design and web programming. • Ability to solve complex software system issues. • Committed to security practices in policy and delivery. • Show vigilance in reporting of information, security vulnerabilities whether personal devices, corporate assets, services offered to customers, or office environment. • Willing to participate in additional security and privacy trainings. • Willing to be a model citizen/mentor in security practices for Shell Recharge Solutions. • Java & Spring: J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Maven, Gradle • Go: Microservices, concurrency, performance optimization • Python: Flask/Django, scripting, data pipelines, ML integration • Node.js: Express.js, asynchronous programming, API development • Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra)• Messaging & Caching: Kafka, ActiveMQ, Redis • DevOps & CI/CD: Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform • Monitoring & Security: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, OAuth2, OpenID Connect Preferred Qualifications • Experience with AWS, RDS, Docker, Kubernetes. • Experience in Angular or similar JavaScript frameworks. What We Offer: • A work environment that allows you to work with and learn from some of the best and brightest in this emerging industry • The ability to make a difference in a world that needs our technology to help reduce carbon emissions and enable a more sustainable energy future through the use of electric vehicle charging software, services and infrastructure • The freedom to learn, suggest, and implement innovative new ideas applied to our systems, processes, programs and technologies • Daily ownership of your role in a challenging, high-growth environment. • A casual work environment and culture that support work life ‘fit’, enabling you to fit life into your work and work into your life, i.e. flexible scheduling, virtualization options, and a generous holiday package • Competitive pay and benefits programs designed to enable you to thrive inside and outside of work • Participation in Shell Recharge Solutions’ performance and rewards bonus program • Medical benefits for employees • Innovative Paid Time Off Program • 9/80 Flex Work schedule