Software Engineer - Power Sector at Crown Interactive

Crown Interactive delivers innovative, cost-effective, service aggregation solutions to the Telecom, Media and Technology-based sectors. Starting in 2005, this London-based business has gained ground-breaking expertise integrating business systems with evolving information technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Engineer - Power Sector

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• Are you passionate about building scalable, high-performing applications that transform how the power and electricity sector operates?
• We are looking for a Software Engineer – Java to join our innovative development team.
• In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain cutting-edge software solutions that power our electricity distribution (DISCO) and energy management systems, including metering, billing, customer service, and data analytics platforms.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure, and efficient applications that enable utility companies to enhance operational performance, customer experience, and revenue assurance.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software solutions for electricity distribution and energy management systems.
• Collaborate with product managers, solution architects, and business analysts to translate DISCO operational requirements into functional software designs.
• Develop integration layers between software applications and smart meters, GIS systems, CRM, and ERP platforms.
• Optimize system performance and reliability for handling large datasets from smart grids and metering infrastructure.
• Implement robust data analytics and reporting modules for energy consumption, loss detection, and revenue assurance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards (e.g., NERC, ISO).
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
• Provide technical support for solution deployment and troubleshoot post- deployment issues for DISCO clients.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies in IoT, SCADA, data analytics, and power automation systems relevant to electricity utilities.

Experience and Qualifications

• First degree in Computer Science, Engineering or technical skills required for this role
• Minimum of 5 - 6 years of software development experience, preferably in energy, power, or utilities-focused software projects.
• Proven experience with software solutions for power distribution, metering, or energy billing systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, C#, Python, or JavaScript (Node.js, React, or Angular).
• Experience working with databases (SQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and API integration.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps tools (Git, Docker, Jenkins).
• Understanding of IoT protocols, data streaming, and integration with
• metering infrastructure (AMI/MDMS) is an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross- functional environment.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Java
• Javascript
• Strong knowledge and understanding with Object-Oriented Principles
• Spring-Boot
• Java EE
• Experienced in developing enterprise-level web applications and RESTful APIs using cloud-based architecture
• MySQL
• Single Sign – On Technology
• Enterprise platforms
• DevOPS
• Familiarity SAAS Application deployment.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@cicod.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.