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 Researc h to spearhead the development of a next-generation SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) management platfor m. This role blends technical leadership, customer-focused innovation, and team mentorshi p 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 . Key Responsibiliti esTechnical Leadersh ipLea d architecture and design decisio ns for the SBOM management platfor m.Drive innovation based o n emerging cybersecurity tren ds and customer need s.Define and implement th e technical roadm ap, ensuring scalability, security, and performanc e.Oversee the handling o f enterprise-scale vulnerability da t a.Team Management & Mentorsh ipLead and manage a high-performing engineering te a m.Mentor developers o n best practices, code quality, and professional grow t h.Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharin g.Customer-Centric Developme ntTranslate customer requirements int o user stories and actionable technical pla n s.Prioritiz e user experience and business val ue in platform developmen t.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand vulnerability management challenge s.Communicat e timeline estimates, milestones, and project stat us to leadership and client s.Agile Development Leadersh ipEnsure adherence t o Agile/SCRUM ceremoni es (planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives ).Oversee backlog management, prioritization, and sprint plannin g.Maintain delivery quality throug h code reviews, testing strategies, and CI/CD best practic e s.Drive continuous process improvements and productivity within the tea m. Required Qualificati onsEducation & Experie nceBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related fie ld.5+ years of profession al software development experie n ce.Proven track record working with in Agile/SCRUM te a ms.2+ years of technical leadership or team management experie n ce.Technical Ski llsProficiency in modern programming language s (Java, Python, C#, JavaScr ip t).Strong knowledge of software architecture patte rns and scalable system desi gn.Familiarity wi th cybersecurity princip les and vulnerability manageme nt.Understanding of SBOM standards (SPDX, Cyclone DX) and vulnerability databases (CVE, NV D).Experience wi th cloud platfo rms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerizati on.Proficiency in database design and data managem ent at sca le.Leadership & Communicat ionExcellent communication skills with ability to translate technical conce pts 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 ts. Preferred Qualificat ionsMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fi eld.Experience in energy sector or critical infrastructure cybersecu r ity.Knowledge of supply chain secu rity and software composition analy sis.Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GICSP, GSEC, CSM, or PSM.Hands-on experience w ith DevSecOps pract ices and security-first developm ent.Background in vulnerability research or security tool develop m ent. Why Join?Build and lead cutting- edge cybersecurity research initia tives in the energy se ctor.Influence architecture and strategy for enterprise-grade vulnerability management plat f orms.Collaborate with global team s on mission-critical cybersecurity chall e nges.Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportuni ties.