Lead Java and Data Integration Engineer

Resource Innovations is seeking a Lead Java Software and Data Integration Engineer to join our growing Software As A Service (SaaS) team. As a hands-on technical lead at Resource Innovations, you will be instrumental in the design, development and deployment of innovative cloud-based enterprise software used by leading Energy organizations. This position will work on wide range of SaaS products that fundamentally changes how utilities manage business processes and customer initiatives for energy efficiency, renewable energy, demands response and conservation. We are looking for candidates who want to work on things that make an impact on the world and are passionate about product craftsmanship.

This is remote position requiring occasional in-person office meetings for candidates residing in one of the following metro areas San Francisco CA, Chicago IL, Phoenix AZ, Denver CO, or Madison WI. 

We require candidates to currently reside in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not offering visa sponsorship or extensions for this position. 

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we're constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we're leading the charge to power change.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of data integration solutions and APIs to connect enterprise systems and services.

• Architect and implement API‑driven interfaces and ETL/data pipelines using Java, Spring Boot, and integration frameworks.

• Design and implement parallel and batch processing of large data sets, applying proven integration patterns and performance optimization techniques.

• Participate in the full software development lifecycle - design, development, testing, deployment, and support of cloud‑based enterprise applications.

• Work with API Gateways, REST and SOAP web services.

• Ensure designs meet performance, security, usability, reliability, and scalability requirements.

• Collaborate in code reviews, provide design feedback, and mentor junior team members.

• Research and evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and integration patterns to improve solutions.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to integrations and APIs.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and improve development practices.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• 8+ years of hands‑on software development experience delivering high‑performance, reliable, and scalable applications.

• Proven expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Maven, and JMS.

• Strong experience with API design and development, including REST, SOAP, and API gateways.

• Working experience with Spring Integration and Spring Batch modules, AWS Lambda, and API security.

• Solid experience with RDBMS (MySQL preferred) and strong SQL skills.

• Skilled in unit testing and test automation (JUnit, TestNG, Mockito).

• Hands‑on knowledge of AWS cloud services, Linux, and familiarity with JavaScript.

• Experience in agile development using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Git.

• Ability to design and implement solutions using design patterns and multi‑threaded programming.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent communication abilities.

• Ability to work independently and lead initiatives in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with front‑end frameworks such as Angular.

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB).

• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Exposure to pipeline automation tools and DevOps practices.

• Domain experience in the Energy industry or related enterprise systems.

Benefits

About Resource Innovations

Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on our expertise in energy efficiency, we’re constantly expanding our portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Load flexibility. Electrification. Carbon reduction. With every step, we’re leading the charge to power change.

Resource Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Resource Innovations complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company does work.

Compensation & Benefits

Resource Innovations offers competitive salaries based on a candidate's skills, experience and qualifications for the position.  The compensation range for the base salary for this position is $135,000 - $150,000.  In addition to base pay, employees are eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.  The stated salary represents the expected compensation for this position.  Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as the candidate's experience, education and location. 

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes three weeks of paid vacation per year; paid holidays; a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer matching; health, dental and vision insurance; and other supplemental benefits. 

Employment with Resource Innovations is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. Resource Innovations retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or job requirements at any time without notice.