Description
Electrical and Software Engineering invites applications for a Software Development Lead. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
Reporting to the Principle Investigator, the Software Development Lead will facilitate prototype development and transition research into practical solutions across multiple areas of electric energy systems. The Grid Foresight Lab at the University of Calgary is dedicated to transforming theoretical research into practical applications for modernizing electric energy systems. Their mission encompasses a wide array of projects aimed at enhancing the resilience, efficiency, and sustainability of power grids, integrating advancements in grid planning, optimization, forecasting, and AI-driven decision-making
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Technical Leadership & Agile Development

• Guide and mentor team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Oversee prototype development and iterative testing, ensuring research outputs are implemented in a scalable, maintainable manner.
• Plan and manage sprint planning, backlog management, and Agile estimation using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent.
• Make technical decisions on frameworks, libraries, and software architecture to align with research needs and industry best practices.
• Ensure seamless integration between research models and software systems, translating theoretical models into practical implementations.
• Establish development standards, code review processes, and test automation strategies to ensure quality and reproducibility in research-driven software.

Software Development

• Develop and maintain frontend (React.js/Vue.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, or similar UI frameworks) and backend (Python FastAPI/Django, Node.js, or Java Spring Boot) services.
• Design, develop, and manage RESTful APIs and microservices for integrating various models and applications.
• Oversee database design and management, ensuring compatibility with PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL, or similar databases.
• Implement message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, or cloud-based alternatives) to support real-time processing and data pipelines.
• Develop automated test suites, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end testing, to ensure system reliability.
• Support cloud deployment strategies using AWS, Azure, or GCP, incorporating Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi, or similar tools) where applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in full-stack development.
• Experience leading and mentoring software engineers in an Agile environment.
• Strong background in prototype development, research software engineering, or technology translation.
• Proficiency in backend development using Python (FastAPI/Django), Node.js (Express/Nest.js), or Java (Spring Boot).
• Proficiency in frontend development using React.js, Vue.js, or Angular, with strong skills in JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS (Tailwind, Bootstrap, or similar frameworks).
• Experience with Agile project management tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Strong understanding of SQL databases (PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL, etc.).
• Expertise in microservices architecture and event-driven communication using message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka, or cloud-based alternatives).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes for cloud-native deployments.
• Experience with test automation, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize system performance.
• Scrum Master certification (PSM, CSM, or equivalent).
• Experience working with time-series data or AI/ML models.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Pulumi, CloudFormation, etc.).
• Experience integrating research models into production software.
• Exposure to GraphQL, WebSockets, or real-time data processing.
• Experience with frontend performance optimization and cross-browser compatibility.
  Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
  We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
  This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase 1.
  For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website.

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