Software Development Eng I

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

NextEra Energy is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer to design, develop, and implement integration solutions for the MuleSoft platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for architecting scalable, robust, and secure integrations that meet the business needs of the organization. This role requires deep technical expertise in AWS Services, API development, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. In addition to integration responsibilities, this position develops and maintains high-level designs for overall logical and technical IT architecture.

Essential Responsibilities

Integration Development & Architecture

• Design, develop, and implement complex integration solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
• Architect scalable, robust, and secure API-led connectivity solutions that support business objectives
• Develop and maintain RESTful and SOAP web services following industry best practices
• Create and implement standardized API versioning strategies enabling parallel version management across multiple environments (PROD, UAT, SIT, DEV)
• Design microservices architecture and implement message queuing systems for enterprise-scale applications

Technical Leadership & System Design

• Develop and maintain high-level designs for overall logical and technical IT architecture
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters and Product Owners to ensure successful project delivery within Agile frameworks
• Implement zero-downtime deployment strategies through enhanced CI/CD processes

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with upstream and downstream IT partners to deliver projects successfully
• Engage with cross-functional teams including business analysts, project managers, and infrastructure teams
• Participate in architectural review sessions and provide technical guidance to development teams

Quality Assurance & Best Practices

• Ensure all integration solutions meet security, performance, and scalability requirements
• Implement testing strategies for complex integration scenarios
• Maintain documentation for technical designs, API specifications, and integration patterns
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of production issues

Position Specific Preferred Experience

• Minimum of 1 years of experience in integration architecture and API development
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex integration solutions in a large or complex organization, preferably in the energy sector
• Strong technical skills in Java, Python, or other programming languages relevant to integration development
• Experience with RESTful and SOAP web services, API design, microservices architecture, and message queuing systems
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strategic mindset
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders
• Experience working in a mature Agile development environment, with a highly matrixed, fast-paced set of teams

Required Technical Skills

• Strong experience with AWS Services and cloud architecture
• Expertise in API development and management
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and best practices
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines
• Understanding of security protocols and compliance requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• AWS certifications are a plus
• Agile/Scrum certifications beneficial

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Science, Research, and Technology
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
Relocation Provided:  No

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