[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Nextpower jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Nextpower · Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - BRA # Software Developer Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - BRA Full-time Software Engineering Listed on Nextpower’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Nextpower’s careers site →](https://nextracker.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nextpower_careers/job/Sorocaba-Sao-Paulo---BRA/Software-Developer_NX-2436) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Nextpower](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/) / Software Developer ## Job description ### Job Description Description Nextracker’s Product Engineering organization is a global team of experts dedicated to helping customers achieve maximum performance from our solar tracker solutions. We build scalable, reliable software and hardware that drive the heart of solar plant operations. We are actively seeking a highly skilled Software Developer to join our Edge Gateway software development team with focus in backend. In this critical role, you will design, build, and optimize backend APIs written in Go (Golang), supporting communications between the Edge Gateway, Edge Wireless Network Controllers, and Edge Motor Controllers. These systems power real-time monitoring, control, and analytics of solar tracker fleets worldwide. As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders in software, hardware, and cloud engineering. You will lead API design discussions, enforce best practices, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the scalability and resilience of distributed systems deployed globally. This is a hands-on role for a developer passionate about backend systems, IoT data pipelines, and high-availability architectures. ### Key Job Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain Go-based backend APIs for the Edge Gateway platform, ensuring robust communication with Edge Wireless Network Controllers and Edge Motor Controllers. Implement RESTful APIs, authentication/authorization mechanisms, and secure communication protocols (TLS, SSH, encryption). Build services for real-time data ingestion, processing, and storage, ensuring high throughput and fault tolerance. Collaborate with hardware and firmware teams to integrate IoT edge devices into cloud-based services. Debug and troubleshoot complex distributed systems, including interactions between backend APIs, IoT gateways, and edge devices. Ensure observability by implementing logging, monitoring, and tracing frameworks (e.g., Jaeger, Prometheus). Participate in Agile development processes including backlog grooming, sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives. Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices. Collaborate with DevOps to ensure smooth CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments in Docker/Kubernetes environments. Continuously improve the reliability, performance, and scalability of backend systems. ### Basic Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. ### Experience 6+ years of backend software development. ### Programming Skills Strong expertise in Go; proficiency with SQL and at least one modern database (PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, InfluxDB, Redis). ### Technical Knowledge Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and distributed systems architecture. Experience with REST API design, authentication/authorization (OAuth2/JWT), and secure protocols. Hands-on experience with Linux, Docker, Git, and debugging tools. Strong grasp of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, HTTP, MQTT, RabbitMQ). ### Communication Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate across globally distributed teams. ### Languages Fluency in English. ### Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field. ### Experience Prior work in IoT systems, industrial automation, or energy/solar systems. Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP). Experience working with monitoring/observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Jaeger). ### Programming Skills Additional proficiency in C/C++ or Python. ### Technical Knowledge Knowledge of time-series databases (TimescaleDB, InfluxDB). Understanding of data pipelines and real-time stream processing. Familiarity with concurrency patterns and performance tuning in Go. Experience with project tracking and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence. At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. We are Nextpower ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 98 days - Location: Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - BRA - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Nextpower’s careers site →](https://nextracker.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nextpower_careers/job/Sorocaba-Sao-Paulo---BRA/Software-Developer_NX-2436) ## More jobs at Nextpower ### [Embedded Software Product Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/jobs/b1e2acd451e5749c322b/) Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - BRA ### [Manager, Software and Firmware Quality Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/jobs/e3ed7d600cdf2b98b03d/) Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - BRA ### [CAD Drafter / Mechanical Designer – SolidWorks](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/jobs/4f5c7418d6dcf9489ac7/) Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - BRA ### [Civil Engineer I](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/jobs/f4df4674356a5beaaabf/) Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - BRA ### [Hardware Engineer III](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextpower/jobs/ae7b09db84485af2f4a9/) Sorocaba, Sao Paulo - BRA ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Software Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/totalenergies/jobs/dd3d406240df5edfd386/) TotalEnergies ### [Software Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/17d9d7d88a2f1afb481e/) Siemens ### [AUTOSAR Software Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ntt/jobs/cea6ecc65c0354802a65/) NTT · Remote, Romania ### [Software Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vodafone/jobs/f2b7c5e4f64e950cfbef/) Vodafone · Bucuresti, Romania ### [Software Developer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/fortinet/jobs/dbde0bf804cc4e5094b3/) Fortinet · Burnaby, BC, Canada OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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