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Yaskawa – Solectria Solar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yaskawa America, Inc., is the 2nd largest
commercial inverter manufacturer in the U.S. Solectria’s products include 3.8 to 750 kW inverters,
string combiners and web-based monitoring for all size solar systems. We offer a friendly work
environment, great benefits, the ability to work with cutting edge technology and the chance to
work with an innovative and dynamic team. We are conveniently located off I-495 in the
Riverwalk complex. To apply for this or any other position, e-mail your resume to
hr@solectria.com.
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Lead Software Engineer - Scrum Master
Software Development Manager - Engineering
Exempt, full-time
Lawrence, MA
ENG-2015-122
We are looking for an experienced technical expert who can help deliver industry leading solutions.
This is a hands on position where you will be asked to do everything from leading projects,
developing software, mentor other engineers and technicians, writing technical documentation to
help resolving customer issues. You need to not only be a top software developer with a good track
record of delivering quality software, but also excel in communication and leadership. This is a great
opportunity to get in with a fast growing renewable energy business and help shape the technology,
product and the business. A successful candidate will bring technical, software and Scrum Master
expertise and ability to work within a fast moving environment delivering solid results that have
broad business impacts.
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Lead Agile Scrum projects as Scrum Master.
Design and develop world class web, SQL database and web server solutions.
Develop firmware for embedded communication systems.
Be the go to expert to solve mission critical issues.
Interact with cross functional engineering and support teams across the company.
Self driving and not hesitant to dive into and take ownership of critical design issues.
Help build robust methodology and processes to deliver technology and products.
Mentor others in software engineering principles and management.
Provide outstanding documentation of software designs and user documentation.
Participate in writing user manuals.
Assist on special customer projects as needed.
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar • 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA 01843 USA • TEL 978-683-9700 • inverters@solectria.com • www.solectria.com
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REQUIREMENTS:
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
 Experience in software development engineering practices including:
 Experience in web server development and web application development.
 Programming languages such as HTML5, PHP, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, AngularJS, Node js
and API's.
 Cross-browser compatibility, Web User Interface Design (UI), Security Principles and
web services.
 Local and remote data acquisition, data storage and data presentation.
 SQL server and database development.
 Experience in C, real time embedded system design is a plus.
 Experience in leading teams in the Scrum Master role for at least one year for software
development teams that were diligently applying Scrum principles, practices, and theory.
 Ability to understand complex designs and failure modes with software/hardware
interactions.
 Results oriented with high level of initiative, proactive nature, strong organizational skills to
lead and manage product improvement in an Agile Scrum environment.
 Good communication and interpersonal skills to be able to speak directly to a customer
about solutions and represent the company. Fluency in English is essential.
 Willingness to travel (<10%) domestically and internationally to support critical goals and
interface with external stakeholders.
Desired Skills:
 Scrum Master Certification (CSM) is a plus
 Embedded Linux development experience is a plus
 Hardware design experience and understanding of hardware design and troubleshooting
capability is a plus.
Education/Experience:
 BSEE, BSCS, BSCE with 6 or more years of relevant experience. OR
 MSEE, MSCS, MSCE with 4 or more years of relevant experience.
 Minimum 4 years of experience in software design and development
 Minimum 1 years of technical leadership experience in an engineering environment
Yaskawa – Solectria Solar • 360 Merrimack Street, Lawrence, MA 01843 USA • TEL 978-683-9700 • inverters@solectria.com • www.solectria.com