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Staff Application Software Engineer C++

NovaTech Automation

Job Location:

Lenexa, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 9 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 9 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION OVERVIEW

Hybrid position - Tuesday-Thursday in office; Monday & Friday from home if desired.

The Staff Application Software Engineer is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading the design development and delivery of complex software applications supporting NovaTechs smart automation and control solutions for electric utilities and critical infrastructure. This role serves as a technical authority within the software engineering team driving architectural decisions setting coding standards and ensuring the reliability scalability and security of application software. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in C/C specialized application development within industrial or utility-grade environments and a demonstrated ability to mentor engineers and collaborate across functions to deliver mission-critical solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Software Architecture & Design

Lead the architectural design of embedded application software ensuring alignment with NovaTechs technology strategy and industry best practices
Define and enforce software design patterns coding standards and development frameworks across the engineering team
Evaluate and recommend technology platforms languages and tools to meet evolving product and operational requirements
Conduct technical design reviews and provide authoritative guidance on complex engineering challenges

Application Development

Develop test and maintain high-quality application software for automation and control systems supporting electric utilities and critical infrastructure
Own the full software development lifecycle for assigned applications from requirements analysis through deployment and post-release support
Write clean well-documented and performant code that meets functional requirements and security standards
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects performance issues and integration failures in a timely manner

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

Serve as the primary technical resource and subject matter expert for application software engineering within the team
Provide hands-on mentorship and technical guidance to software engineers at all levels supporting their professional growth
Lead and participate in code reviews providing constructive feedback to elevate code quality across the team
Collaborate with the Director of Software Engineering to define technical roadmaps and engineering capacity plans

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with kernel web and Windows development teams to define requirements and deliver integrated software solutions
Engage with customers and stakeholders as a technical representative to understand operational needs and translate them into software capabilities
Coordinate with cybersecurity and compliance teams to ensure application software adheres to applicable standards for critical infrastructure environments

Continuous Improvement

Identify and drive opportunities to improve development processes tooling automation and software delivery pipelines
Stay current with emerging technologies industry trends and best practices in application software engineering and industrial automation
Contribute to and maintain internal technical documentation including architecture diagrams API specifications and developer guides

BACKGROUND & ABILITIES
Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related technical field - Required
Masters degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering - Preferred
8 years of progressive experience in application software development - Required
3 years in a senior or lead engineering role with demonstrated technical leadership responsibilities - Required
Experience developing software for industrial automation SCADA energy management or utility control systems - Preferred
Experience working in or with critical infrastructure environments subject to NERC CIP or similar regulatory frameworks - Preferred

Skills

Expert in object-oriented C/C - Required
Proficient in one or more object-oriented or systems programming languages such as Python or JavaScript - Preferred
Knowledge of Yocto / openembedded build system
Experience with software architecture patterns including microservices event-driven architecture and RESTful API design - Required
Proficiency with version control systems CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tooling (e.g. Git Jenkins Azure DevOps) - Required
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as DNP3 Modbus IEC 61850 or OPC-UA - Preferred
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes - Preferred
Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices applicable to critical infrastructure software including IEC - Preferred
Experience with relational and time-series databases relevant to operational technology environments - Preferred

Core Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to decompose complex technical challenges into actionable solutions
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence engineering direction without direct management authority
High degree of ownership accountability and attention to detail in delivering mission-critical software
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional multi-disciplinary team environment
Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with evolving software engineering practices and technologies

Required Experience:

Manager

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