Software & Systems Lead at Intersect Power

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
EnergyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 12+ years of relevant experience in software engineering and cloud architecture, with at least 5 years in a lead/architect role
  • Strong expertise in modern application frameworks (.NET Core, Node.js, or Python) and multi-database architectures spanning relational, document, and time-series databases (TimescaleDB, InfluxDB, MongoDB, Cosmos, Atlas, SQL Server)
  • Located within 60 miles of hubs: SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Houston, TX; Calgary, AB; or Toronto, ON

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of enterprise-grade applications leveraging modern frameworks and diverse data technologies, including relational, document, and time-series databases (TimescaleDB, InfluxDB, MongoDB, Cosmos, Atlas, SQL Server)
  • Design infrastructure to support applications across multiple runtimes (e.g., .NET, Java, Python) in Azure, AWS, and GCP environments
  • Architect cloud-first, highly scalable solutions across web, mobile, desktop, and progressive web applications (PWAs)
  • Ensure architectural designs meet performance, security, compliance, and reliability requirements (NIST, SOC 2, ISO 27001)
  • Define and maintain cloud infrastructure standards for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services, with a primary focus on integration, automation, and security within the Google Cloud and Workspace ecosystem
  • Collaborate with IT and operations teams to define Service Level Objectives (SLOs), monitoring strategies, and automated recovery processes that ensure system reliability and performance
  • Support planning and execution of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) strategies
  • Work closely with software developers, DevOps, security, and product teams, including external/offshore resources, to ensure technical alignment with company priorities
  • Provide technical mentorship to internal teams and external partners, and review solution designs for critical projects
  • Partner with IT and hardware/automation teams to integrate application and infrastructure needs
  • Promote the deployment of automation-first principles across infrastructure and operations, building scalable, repeatable processes that accelerate delivery and improve service reliability
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and best practices to continually enhance architecture and delivery processes
  • Incorporate cybersecurity best practices into architectural designs, aligning with SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) frameworks to ensure secure connectivity, identity-based access, and continuous compliance
  • Collaborate with IT, compliance stakeholders, and external security providers to ensure applications and infrastructure adhere to security and regulatory standards

Skills

.NET
Java
Python
Azure
AWS
GCP
TimescaleDB
InfluxDB
MongoDB
SQL Server
Cosmos
Atlas

Intersect Power

Develops and operates clean energy projects

About Intersect Power

Intersect Power focuses on creating large-scale clean energy projects that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions. The company develops, constructs, and operates renewable energy infrastructure, primarily solar power plants, and sells the generated electricity to various clients, including businesses and government entities, through structured agreements known as offtakes. This model provides a stable revenue stream by ensuring energy is sold at predetermined prices. Intersect Power stands out from competitors due to its innovative approach to integrating clean electricity into the economy and its recognition in the Sustainability category of Fast Company's 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. The company's goal is to redefine the clean energy industry and contribute to deep decarbonization efforts to combat climate change.

Beaverton, OregonHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$7,309MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Energy, Social ImpactIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Parental Leave
Mental Health Support
Family Planning Benefits
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend

Risks

Dependence on large clients like Google poses revenue risks.
Rapid expansion may strain financial resources and cause cash flow issues.
Competitive landscape intensification could impact market share and pricing power.

Differentiation

Intersect Power integrates clean electricity into the broader economy innovatively.
The company has a pipeline of 3.2GWDC solar and storage projects for 2023.
Intersect Power operates in both retail and wholesale energy markets.

Upsides

Google's $800m investment boosts Intersect Power's clean energy initiatives.
Federal incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act enhance project financial viability.
Advancements in solar panel efficiency improve project profitability.

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