​​​​​​​Software Developer II

Software Developer II – Smart Grid 2.0

Business Unit

Information Technology

Department

FPL Solutions

Location

Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Hybrid)

Employment Type

Contract / Full-Time

Position Summary

NextEra Energy is seeking a motivatedSoftware Developer II to support theSmart Grid 2.0 initiative—a transformative program focused on modernizing utility infrastructure through advanced connected technologies.

This role emphasizesbackend API development, system integration, and cloud-native solutions to enable seamless data flow across the smart grid ecosystem. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at rapid prototyping, and maintains high standards of code quality.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

1. API Development & Integration (40%)

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices usingJava and Go
• Implement secure API gateways and data integration patterns
• Create comprehensive API documentation and testing frameworks
• Ensure scalability, performance, and reliability of APIs

2. Component Integration & Architecture (30%)

• Integrate diverse system components, including IoT devices, data platforms, and enterprise applications
• Develop middleware solutions to enable system interoperability
• Implement event-driven architectures and message queuing systems
• Support secure cloud-native application deployment and management

3. Rapid Prototyping & Innovation (20%)

• Build proof-of-concepts (POCs) to validate technical approaches
• Collaborate with product teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Evaluate emerging technologies for smart grid applications
• Support agile development practices and sprint deliverables

4. Collaboration & Support (10%)

• Work closely with DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
• Support production systems and participate in on-call rotations

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 3–5 years of professional software development experience
• Strong background inJava enterprise application development

Technical Skills

• RESTful API design and development
• Microservices and distributed systems architecture
• Cloud platforms (preferablyAWS: EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS)
• Containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar
• Version control and CI/CD pipelines (Git)
• Code quality and security tools (SonarQube or similar)
• Authentication and authorization (OAuth, JWT)

Professional Competencies

• Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Experience developing POCs and technical prototypes

Preferred Qualifications

Industry Experience

• Utility, energy, or industrial IoT environments
• Smart grid technologies, AMI systems, connected devices
• Utility protocols (DNP3, Modbus)
• Time-series data management and analytics

Advanced Technical Skills

• Hands-onGo (Golang) development
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (GitHub Copilot or similar)
• Event streaming platforms (Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
• API management platforms and service mesh technologies
• Background in data engineering or real-time data processing

Application Instructions

Submit your resume and cover letter highlighting:

• Go and Java development experience
• API integration projects
• Proof-of-concept or rapid prototyping work