We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Software Engineer Lead, you will be part of a squad following the Agile Software Development process. You will contribute to the success of the team by supporting the end-to-end design, development, validation, and deployment of the world’s leading internet-connected (IoT) lighting and sensing systems. You will work on a variety of projects, some of which will focus on the development of front-end modules, while others will involve back-end development. To be successful, you will collaborate with product management and architects to plan and execute the evolution of our customer-centric software systems. Throughout these efforts, you will consistently apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to balance the immediate needs of our customers with their long-term goals, ultimately transforming how users experience lighting.
SKILLS AND MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS or equivalent
- 5+ Experience with Full Stack Software Design and Development
- Proficient using JavaScript and React to develop Front-End Components
- Working knowledge of .NET (C#), C#, C++, JavaScript, HTML and Python
- Familiar with WiX Toolset, Selenium, Xunit, Nunit, git, SQL, Node.js, NuGet, Grunt, Azure, React and Mithril.js
- Extensive knowledge of debugging practices
- Proficient knowledge of software engineering best practices
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or equivalent.
- 5-8 years of software development experience in an Agile Scrum environment.
- Hands-on experience with at least 3-4 of the following programming languages and tools: C#, C++, JavaScript, HTML, Python, WiX Toolset, Selenium, Xunit, Nunit, Git, SQL, Node.js, NuGet, Grunt, Azure, React, and Mithril.js.
- Proven experience with back-end software design and development.
- Experience with modern data stores and SQL.
- 1-2 years of experience with hardware/software interaction through TCP/UDP/Bluetooth communications.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Azure DevOps.
- Strong understanding of Scrum methodologies.
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD).
- Experience with Xamarin/MAUI.
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.
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The range for this position is $150,900.00 to $271,600.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location