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.

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