[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NextEra Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NextEra Energy · St Paul, MN # Sr Software Development Eng St. Paul, MN, US Senior individual contributor $122,400.00 to $183,600.00 per year Software Engineering Listed on NextEra Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NextEra Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/job/St_-Paul-Sr-Software-Development-Eng-MN-55107/1437417900/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NextEra Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/) / Sr Software Development Eng ## Job description ### Requisition ID 97867 NextEra Analytics offers energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis for planning, siting, forecasting and optimizing all forms of energy projects. Our optimization and analytics platforms integrate open-source technologies to leverage massive, diverse sets of utility operating data. This enables rapid development of operational solutions. Applying expertise in advanced mathematics, data and physical sciences, we solve some of the hardest problems facing the energy industry. Position Specific Description We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Software Development Engineer to join a team building customer-centric solutions for the business. This role is designed for a top-tier engineer who combines deep technical expertise with strong product intuition and business acumen. You will tackle ambiguous challenges, rapidly prototype solutions directly with stakeholders, and architect scalable, secure systems. You operate with high autonomy, acting as the critical technical bridge that turns business objectives into high-performing software. Key Responsibilities & Expectations Engineering & System Design Architect in Ambiguity: Translate loosely defined business problems into clean, robust architectures while anticipating edge cases. ### Rapid Prototyping Where applicable, build functional prototypes with stakeholders to validate ideas instantly and accelerate the feedback loop. ### Full-Stack Delivery Own features end-to-end across services, data, and UI, making pragmatic technology choices and avoiding unnecessary complexity. ### Engineering Productivity with AI AI-Assisted Development Use agentic AI tools throughout the SDLC to move faster, while maintaining full accountability for code quality, correctness, and security. ### Feedback Loops for Coding Agents Design quality gates, spec-driven workflows, and deterministic checks that catch agent errors before humans do. ### Critical Adoption Evaluate AI tools and patterns critically, adopting what improves the team's output and discarding what doesn't. ### Reliability & DevSecOps Security-First Mindset Embed security and compliance into the core of the development lifecycle, proactively mitigating vulnerabilities through secure design. ### Production Standards Build well-tested, maintainable software. Implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure systems are resilient, scalable, and optimized for an exceptional end-user experience. ### Operational Readiness Make production behavior measurable, debuggable, and recoverable by building observability, alerting, runbooks, and recovery paths into systems from the start. ### Execution & Business Ownership Drive Outcomes Take ownership of delivering meaningful business results, managing scope responsibly, and communicating technical risks early. ### Technical Translation Partner closely with Product Managers and business leaders. Articulate complex architectural decisions and tradeoffs in clear, outcome-oriented terms. ### Partnering Across Functions Engage security, risk, compliance, and platform teams early, communicate technical tradeoffs clearly, and make the case when a project calls for a different approach. ### Culture High Performance We value high standards, continuous learning, and collaborative problem solving, creating an environment where talented individuals can thrive alongside exceptional teammates. ### Ownership & Accountability Team members are trusted to take ownership of their work, exercise thoughtful judgment, and follow through on commitments. ### Collaborative Autonomy Teams operate with a high degree of trust and autonomy while working together to make decisions aligned with business, customer, and operational goals ### Job Overview This position writes and tests software to aid in development and support of products. Individuals in this role work with Technical Leads on software system architecture and service design and typically leads a module in the system. This position participates in required product development process ceremonies. Employees in this role are responsible for writing and refining technical requirements and technical design documentation. ### Job Duties & Responsibilities Codes in multiple languages in support of software products and the development of software products - Conducts system testing and codes unit tests and support features - Documents technical requirement and other technical documentation - Works with product team to refine product requirements - Collaborates on high level software design projects and software system architecture and creates effective component level architectures - Leads software module construction from architecture and design to implementation and may lead a small team of engineers in building the module - Performs other job-related duties as assigned ### Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience Experience: 7+ years ### Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s - Engineering The estimated base pay for this position is $122,400.00 to $183,600.00 per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job-related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training. 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: NextEra Analytics, Inc Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: St. Paul, MN, US - Pay: $122,400.00 to $183,600.00 per year[Apply on NextEra Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/job/St_-Paul-Sr-Software-Development-Eng-MN-55107/1437417900/) ## More jobs at NextEra Energy ### [Prin Software Development Eng](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/745f7ce032231d999834/) St. Paul, MN, US ### [Applied Scientist I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/ec550ed82bfe7b80db3c/) St. Paul, MN, US ### [Sr Applied Scientist I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/311868401a331e26e4ae/) St. Paul, MN, US ### [Prin Software Development Eng](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/a5b465c7e23289f2a220/) Juno Beach, FL, US ### [Senior IT Programmer Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/69569fcd45119d807c30/) Jupiter, FL, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Cyber Software Eng - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/a91d1a56fa1651f44f6c/) Lockheed Martin · Herndon, VA ### [Software Eng Grp Head II](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/42a40415c9f77602de45/) General Dynamics · Savannah, GA, US ### [Summer 2027 - IEF - MRB/Liaison Eng - Avionics & Elec Sys MRB Eng - Collegiate Associate](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/5968e1d7a4b7418b5016/) General Dynamics · Savannah, GA, US ### [Director, Product Software Architecture and Eng](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/equinix/jobs/8b63d9d07e684424527c/) Equinix · Toronto, Ontario, Canada +8 more OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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