Headquarters:Acireale, Italy URL:https://baxenergy.com To support our mission of advancing renewable energy through cutting-edge technology, we’re seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to help us build our newest product Farsight®. This role involves defining and overseeing the architecture of renewable energy monitoring systems that interface with OPC (UA, DA) and similar protocols, ensuring seamless data collection, processing, and storage in a cloud-native environment. If you have a strong background in industrial data systems and cloud technologies, we want to hear from you! Design, architect and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance data collection systems for industrial protocols (OPC UA/DA, Modbus, MQTT, etc.) Define system requirements, architecture patterns, and best practices for integrating with cloud environments, especially AWS Lead the selection and implementation of data streaming and messaging platforms (e.g., Kafka) Oversee the design and optimization of time-series data storage using TimescaleDB and PostgreSQL Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve system capabilities Ensure the architecture complies with industry standards, data security, and privacy regulations Smart and gets things done You have 8+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 5 years focusing on cloud-based industrial data systems You bring expertise in OPC (UA, DA) and are familiar with other industrial communication protocols like Modbus and MQTT You are proficient in data streaming platforms such as Apache Kafka and time-series databases like TimescaleDB.  You possess advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL, including query optimization and database scaling You are located in or have a 4-hour overlap with CET (-4 to +4) time zones. You’re eligible to obtain a visa and can travel to Italy within three months of hiring Be part of a team driving innovation in the renewable energy sector through advanced technology Join a remote-first organization that values inclusivity, technical excellence, and work-life balance Enjoy a competitive salary, over 30 days of paid vacation, and comprehensive sick leave Participate in annual retreats with paid travel arrangements to connect with colleagues in person Receive paid hardware and tools to excel in your role To apply:https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/baxenergy-staff-software-engineer