Director, Data and Software Engineering

Brief Description of Sunnova

Sunnova (NYSE: NOVA) is an industry-leading adaptive energy services company focused on making clean energy more accessible, reliable, and affordable for homeowners and businesses.

At Sunnova, we embrace diverse perspectives, vibrant creativity and forward-thinkers who share our zeal for a sustainable future. A career with us means pushing beyond traditional limits, exploring new horizons, collaborating with like-minded peers, and transforming the energy industry for the better.

If you're excited about being a part of the fastest-growing segment of the energy industry, we encourage you to apply!

THE DIRECTOR, DATA AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING POSITION

We seek a Director of Software Engineering to lead a mix of software and data engineering teams responsible for building out Sunnova’s data platform. Your scope will include both the data warehouse and the energy services software based on this data: solar/storage production simulation, battery dispatch, and short-range production and consumption forecasting. In this role, you will work closely with engineering leadership and other senior leaders in the company to implement a comprehensive data warehouse strategy and platform to monitor Sunnova’s fleet of renewable energy assets.

DIRECTOR, DATA AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITIES

•Lead and manage a diverse group of software and data engineering teams, including data analyst/business intelligence engineers.

•Outline and drive end-to end execution of Sunnova's data warehouse strategy, from raw data ingestion to end-user reporting. Participate in data governance strategy.

•Collaborate with senior leadership to define and implement the company's technological vision and long-term strategy.

•Drive the adoption of best engineering practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes across the organization.

•Champion the exploration and integration of cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions to enhance product offerings.

•Provide strategic guidance and technical expertise in the development of complex and large-scale software systems, with an emphasis on data warehouse architecture and design.

•Evaluate and implement software development methodologies and tools to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

•Monitor industry trends and advancements to identify opportunities for business growth and improvement.

•Act as a key influencer in resource allocation, budgeting, and talent acquisition to support organizational objectives.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

•Minimum 8+ years of experience in analytics, data engineering, software engineering, or a related field.

•Experience managing multiple concurrent programs, projects, and development teams in an Agile environment.

•Knowledge of data engineering pipelines and orchestration (dbt, Fivetran), cloud solutions, ETL management, databases (Snowflake, AWS Redshift), and visualization and analytics platforms (Tableau, Power BI).

•Proficiency with SQL and Python programming language.

•Experience with high-volume data, as well as designing high-performance and scalable systems on AWS.

•Experience leading and hiring a team of software engineers, data engineers, business intelligence engineers, and data analysts.

•Experience in planning, designing and delivering cross-functional custom data, reporting and software solutions.

•Excellent emotional intelligence (EQ) and experience communicating with business stakeholders and senior/executive leadership teams.

•Legally authorized to work in the US for ANY employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Bachelor’s Degree.

•Experience in energy industry (solar, wholesale or retail electricity) 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•Extended period of time working at a computer workstation.

BENEFITS

Sunnova offers a generous employee reward package that includes:

•Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, healthcare flexible spending account, and 401(k) with employer match.

•Competitive compensation & annual bonus

•Paid time off, including 11 holidays and Paid Parental Leave

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

We appreciate the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI), and we are looking to hire real people.  If you use AI for any part of the job application process, we highly encourage that you review any AI generated content to ensure your personality and unique capabilities are highlighted. We reserve the right to disqualify candidates that we reasonably believe solely relied on AI generated content in the application process.

If you are selected for a position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.