Senior Software Engineer – Microgrid Controller

About the role

ETAP is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of its Microgrid Controller (MGC) platform. The role sits at the intersection of systems architecture, real‑time controls, and distributed energy innovation, delivering reliable software for modern microgrids worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Architect, design, and enhance the MGC Linux (RHEL 9.x) platform for high reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with the core team to evolve controller logic and extend system capabilities.
• Integrate third‑party communication libraries and protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, and IEC 61850.
• Configure and optimize network devices, including firewalls, routing, and security components.
• Develop and maintain APIs and remote‑configuration frameworks for scalable deployment.
• Design redundancy and failover mechanisms to ensure high system availability.
• Install, configure, and maintain databases (MongoDB, SQL) for data persistence and telemetry.
• Implement cybersecurity compliance across all system components.
• Lead automated testing and integration framework creation to guarantee reliability at scale.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote technical excellence.

Required profile

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of hands‑on development in C, C++, Python, or Perl.
• Strong background in Linux system integration and administration (RHEL preferred).
• Proven experience delivering complex system integrations in a production environment.

Required skills

• C
• C++
• Python
• Perl
• Linux (RHEL)
• Modbus
• DNP3
• IEC 61850
• Network security (firewalls, routing)
• API development
• MongoDB
• SQL
• Cybersecurity compliance
• Automated testing
• Integration frameworks