Software Engineer Lead

Resource Innovations is seeking a Lead Software 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. 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 a remote position requiring occasional in‑person office meetings for candidates residing in one of the following metro areas: Minneapolis, WI, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, or Salt Lake City. We require candidates to currently reside in the United States. 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 Design and develop a scalable, efficient and secure SaaS product using PHP, Laravel, Vue.js and Tailwind CSS. Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver a Software SaaS Product that aligns with business and customer needs. Ensure the product adheres to industry best practices in terms of performance, security and scalability, with an emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency. Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and helping to elevate the overall quality of the codebase. Debug and troubleshoot complex issues across the platform to ensure optimal performance and a seamless user experience. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions for future projects. Engage in the full software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and maintenance of the SaaS product. Contribute to the strategic direction of software development within Resource Innovations, focusing on products that support energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts. Uphold Resource Innovations’ core values of Climate Change, Equity, Innovation, Scale & Impact, ensuring they are embedded in all technology projects. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Hands‑on experience developing in PHP (8.x) with an advanced understanding of object‑oriented PHP and best practices. 6+ years of prior experience building software utilizing PHP frameworks, e.g., Laravel. Experience building RESTful APIs – implementing various types of stable APIs that integrate with other services. Familiarity with Laravel's architecture and provided features and functionality. 4+ years of prior experience building software utilizing Vue (preferred) or similar JS frameworks. Experience with TypeScript. Building and developing single‑page applications using the composition API. Experience with state management and handling. Component and modularized‑based design. Understanding of various build tools (e.g., Vite, npm). Experience in implementing scalable SaaS platforms. Excellent problem‑solving skills. Proficiency with Git. Personal responsibility, self‑motivation & flexibility to adapt and maintain productivity, features and stability. Knowledge of working within an agile team‑based environment to develop a Software SaaS product. Preferred skills, education and experience Understanding of infrastructure management on AWS Cloud and within serverless environments. Data analytics / reporting / business intelligence platforms. Experience writing with and working on testable and functional code, including writing tests with Pest / PHPUnit. Familiarity with agile methodologies. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 $100,000 - $135,000. In addition to base pay, employees may be 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. At Resource Innovations, we believe supporting our people is essential to delivering impact. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote health, financial security, and work‑life balance. This includes three weeks of paid vacation annually, paid holidays, a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and additional supplemental offerings. Background Checks 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr