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Senior Engineer (lead role), Cloud Services
- Leviton (New Orleans, LA)
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About Leviton At Leviton, we build what's next to light, power, and connect everyday spaces, from electrical to lighting, to data networks, and energy management. With over 115 years of history, Leviton develops thoughtful solutions that help make its customers' lives easier, safer, more efficient, and more productive. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We ASK questions, EMBRACE challenges, SEEK new perspectives, and ANTICIPATE what comes next. It's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly changing world. About the role Leviton is seeking a Senior Engineer of Cloud Services to join our innovative team driving the future of IoT, smart home, and automation technologies. In this role, the Cloud Services Engineer will be deeply involved in the full product development lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring cutting-edge ideas to life. We’re looking for creative problem-solvers and self-starters who thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are passionate about emerging technologies. In addition to technical expertise, this role will play a key part in guiding and influencing the cloud engineering team. The Senior Engineer will help shape team processes, foster collaboration, and facilitate Scrum events. This position is designed for individuals who aspire to grow their career and over time transition into an Engineering Manager role. Responsibilities Develop innovative software solutions aligned with business-unit strategy for new platforms and products. Collaborate with global teams including engineers, product managers, and UX designers to architect scalable cloud-based solutions. Design and develop proof-of-concepts, product specifications, and backend systems. Lead brainstorming and technical discussions to identify optimal solutions for customer needs. Research and evaluate new technologies for potential integration into products and services. Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality software delivery. Write and maintain complex code for advanced programming assignments. Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority technical issues. Prepare and oversee project plans and statements of work. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Design and implement cloud service APIs, unit tests, and client libraries. Lead integration efforts for cloud services across engineering and application teams. Drive team alignment by facilitating communication between engineering and product. Contribute to strategic planning for cloud initiatives, including resource allocation and roadmap development. Champion best practices in software development, security, and cloud architecture across the team. Lead scrum events, retrospectives, and process improvements to enhance team efficiency and delivery quality. Act as a liaison between technical teams and leadership, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and opportunities. Support hiring and onboarding of new team members to build a strong, diverse, and high-performing team Qualifications Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and working with frameworks like Express.js or LoopBack. Proven ability to develop innovative cloud solutions and work collaboratively in a team environment. Hands-on experience deploying and monitoring applications in AWS or similar cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with NoSQL, MySQL, and microservices architecture. Experience with Agile and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies. Proficiency with Git or other source control systems. Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills. High attention to detail and ability to analyze complex requirements. Demonstrated ability to influence and lead technical teams without formal authority. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Experience in project leadership, including planning, prioritization, and risk management. Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience. Extensive experience in cloud-based application development and deployment. Prior experience leading projects or small teams in a cloud or software engineering environment. Exposure to people leadership responsibilities (mentoring, performance feedback, or team coordination). Travel Up to 10% What We Offer Comprehensive benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs 401K plans with employer-matching contributions Tuition reimbursement PTO Paid holidays Volunteer time off For more information about benefits, please go to: https://careers.leviton.com/benefits Leviton is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Leviton is committed to transparency and security in the recruitment process and will never ask for financial information, payment, or government identification numbers during the application process. For any questions, or to ensure the legitimacy of a job posting, visit the Leviton career site, or contact us at 631.812.6544. The future looks brighter than ever. 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Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js. Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and working with frameworks like Express.js or LoopBack. Proven ability to develop innovative cloud solutions and work collaboratively in a team environment. Hands-on experience deploying and monitoring applications in AWS or similar cloud infrastructure. Familiarity with NoSQL, MySQL, and microservices architecture. Experience with Agile and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies. Proficiency with Git or other source control systems. Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills. High attention to detail and ability to analyze complex requirements. Demonstrated ability to influence and lead technical teams without formal authority. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration. Experience in project leadership, including planning, prioritization, and risk management.
Develop innovative software solutions aligned with business-unit strategy for new platforms and products. Collaborate with global teams including engineers, product managers, and UX designers to architect scalable cloud-based solutions. Design and develop proof-of-concepts, product specifications, and backend systems. Lead brainstorming and technical discussions to identify optimal solutions for customer needs. Research and evaluate new technologies for potential integration into products and services. Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation to ensure high-quality software delivery. Write and maintain complex code for advanced programming assignments. Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority technical issues. Prepare and oversee project plans and statements of work. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers. Design and implement cloud service APIs, unit tests, and client libraries. Lead integration efforts for cloud services across engineering and application teams. Drive team alignment by facilitating communication between engineering and product. Contribute to strategic planning for cloud initiatives, including resource allocation and roadmap development. Champion best practices in software development, security, and cloud architecture across the team. Lead scrum events, retrospectives, and process improvements to enhance team efficiency and delivery quality. Act as a liaison between technical teams and leadership, providing clear updates on progress, risks, and opportunities. Support hiring and onboarding of new team members to build a strong, diverse, and high-performing team
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