Lead Software Engineer - Cybersecurity Research

Industry : Energy & Cybersecurity Solutions

Location : Remote

Employment Type : Full-time

About the Rol

eOur client, a global leader in energy and critical infrastructure technology, is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – Cybersecurity Researc h to spearhead the development of a next-generation SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) management platfor m. This role blends technical leadership, customer-focused innovation, and team mentorshi p to deliver solutions that help enterprises manage vulnerabilities at scale in production environments

As the technical leader, you will drive architectural decisions, guide a talented engineering team, and ensure the delivery of secure, scalable applications that safeguard energy systems while enabling digital transformation

Key Responsibiliti

esTechnical Leadersh

ipLea d architecture and design decisio ns for the SBOM management platfor

m.Drive innovation based o n emerging cybersecurity tren ds and customer need

s.Define and implement th e technical roadm ap, ensuring scalability, security, and performanc

e.Oversee the handling o f enterprise-scale vulnerability da t

a.Team Management & Mentorsh

ipLead and manage a high-performing engineering te a

m.Mentor developers o n best practices, code quality, and professional grow t

h.Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharin

g.Customer-Centric Developme

ntTranslate customer requirements int o user stories and actionable technical pla n

s.Prioritiz e user experience and business val ue in platform developmen

t.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand vulnerability management challenge

s.Communicat e timeline estimates, milestones, and project stat us to leadership and client

s.Agile Development Leadersh

ipEnsure adherence t o Agile / SCRUM ceremoni es (planning, standups, reviews, retrospectives

).Oversee backlog management, prioritization, and sprint plannin

g.Maintain delivery quality throug h code reviews, testing strategies, and CI / CD best practic e

s.Drive continuous process improvements and productivity within the tea

m.

Required Qualificati

onsEducation & Experie

nceBachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related fie

ld.5+ years of profession al software development experie n

ce.Proven track record working with in Agile / SCRUM te a

ms.2+ years of technical leadership or team management experie n

ce.Technical Ski

llsProficiency in modern programming language s (Java, Python, C#, JavaScr ip

t).Strong knowledge of software architecture patte rns and scalable system desi

gn.Familiarity wi th cybersecurity princip les and vulnerability manageme

nt.Understanding of SBOM standards (SPDX, Cyclone DX) and vulnerability databases (CVE, NV

D).Experience wi th cloud platfo rms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerizati

on.Proficiency in database design and data managem ent at sca

le.Leadership & Communicat

ionExcellent communication skills with ability to translate technical conce pts to diverse audienc

es.Strong project management, backlog management, and estimation skil

ls.Customer-first mindset with experience gathering and prioritizing requiremen

ts.Collaborative leadership style focused on empowerment and resul

ts.

Preferred Qualificat

ionsMaster’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related fi

eld.Experience in energy sector or critical infrastructure cybersecu r

ity.Knowledge of supply chain secu rity and software composition analy

sis.Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GICSP, GSEC, CSM, or

PSM.Hands-on experience w ith DevSecOps pract ices and security-first developm

ent.Background in vulnerability research or security tool develop m

ent.

Why

Join?Build and lead cutting- edge cybersecurity research initia tives in the energy se

ctor.Influence architecture and strategy for enterprise-grade vulnerability management plat f

orms.Collaborate with global team s on mission-critical cybersecurity chall e

nges.Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportuni

ties.